Many vulnerable young people will lose out on vital support when it is needed the most
Young people from across Northern Ireland have described their experiences of living through the cost of living crisis and the impact it has had on their families.
It said: "These findings reveal widespread worry and anxiety among young people in Northern Ireland, regardless of whether they are personally responsible for household bills, as well as a general perception of being personally less well off." Another highlighted the guilt they feel for using their parents' money with another saying: "I am very worried for my Mummy. [My parents] are paying for my phone and still giving me some money, but I know it’s tough for her and it makes me feel guilty. But I am doing A Levels and the pay is so low for people my age, it’s not even worth it”.
"We had a huge response to the initial survey and working with other organisations we were able to speak with young people about their experiences and some of their responses showing the stark consequences of the rise in the cost of living.
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