I can't even afford to charge my wheelchair. So how are people like me expected to afford the energy price rise? | Thirugnanam Sureshan

I used to volunteer in my community as an NHS health ambassador... But I've had to stop as I just can't afford to use the battery required for my wheelchair.

But it feels as if all those additional costs are just forgotten by the government. Why can't we be considered?

The problem for the government... is that spending less on us is bad financial sense in the long run.

Making my life more difficult will only exacerbate my health conditions; this will mean that I'll need more healthcare.

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