'It's horrible': Life on the streets where everyone's asking when the pain will stop
Jean Holbrough loved her pets more than anything else in the world – dubbing the animals her “two best friends”.
Like so many across Greater Manchester, the family are struggling to cope with rising costs – cutting back on as much as they can just to keep their heads above water. “Then you’re skipping things. You’ll do it until you find yourself skipping the odd meal now and again to try and save money, and I don’t think that does your mental health any good.
Around 36.3 per cent of people living the suburb are deprived in one or more areas - including employment, housing, education and health. Manchester is followed by Oldham, where 44.2 per cent of households will benefit, and then Rochdale at 42.1 per cent. “You’re scared to retire because of your bills. I’m not too bad because I only work part-time, but my husband works full-time and he could do with finishing. It’s just going to get worse and worse, isn’t it?”
One mum-of-five, who did not wish to give her name, told the M.E.N her gas and electricity bills have more than doubled – leaving her terrified for the future. “My kids just eat one thing, they’re awkward eaters,” she added. “I have to buy different things all the time. I have to cook three different meals a day.
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