Resident slams 'unbelievable' cost increase of £200 per month at over-55s accommodation
A residents of an over-55s independent living complex has hit out an 'exorbitant' rise in prices. Onward Homes, who run Woods Court in Broad Street, Middleton, have raised prices by more than £50 a week for residents.
"Everyone was saying to each other it's terrible but all the staff in the building could offer us was a phone number to a financial team at Onward. The building manager wasn't even aware of the letter it seemed. "The older people here and their families have got enough to worry about, let alone a £200 rent increase. Some have dementia. It feels like they are being taken advantage of, where's the compassion? We've not had anyone come and give a proper explanation to us as to why they are doing this
"The increase is because over the past year energy costs have risen significantly. Onward has subsidised these costs until now, meaning that customers have not had to pay higher bills over the winter.
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