Hot water bottle injuries soar among pensioners as energy bills rise
Briefly

"In the winter of 2022, treatment for hot water bottle injuries surged, with over 420 people requiring medical attention, marking a shocking 40% increase from the previous winter."
"Financially strained households are turning to hot water bottles for warmth amid the cost of living crisis, leading to a sharp rise in injuries, particularly among pensioners."
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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