Blackburn's MP has pledged to push for an increase in Carer's Allowance after meeting with young carers who described the current support as "insufficient".
Adnan Hussain attended a group session at Blackburn Carers Service earlier this month to hear directly from young adult carers about the challenges they face under the current system.
Carer's Allowance currently stands at £86.45 per week, or £345.80 per month, but is deducted from any Universal Credit entitlement, leading to a significant monthly loss for many carers.
Mr Hussain said: "I do not believe you get enough credit for everything that you are doing.
"I feel like people like yourselves are under-valued in society.
"I have already made contributions like that in Parliament, and when the opportunity does arise, you have my commitment that I will be pushing for an increase in Carers Allowance.
"The amount that is provided is not a sufficient value for the work you are doing."
He also acknowledged the scale of unpaid care nationally, estimating there are between 5.2 and 8.9 million unpaid carers in the UK.
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Blackburn Carers Service runs a Young Adult Carers service for people aged 16 to 25 who care for a family member or loved one, offering monthly get-togethers, financial help and mental health support.
Sam Morris, chief executive, and Yasmin Khali, head of services at Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service, said: "Every day, young people across the borough and across the country are faced with the responsibility of caring for their loved ones while also trying to navigate their studies in school, college or university.
"They don't often feel listened to."
They also thanked Mr Hussain and his team for attending the group.
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