‘Staggering increase’ to disability energy helpline, Scope tells Channel 4 News - watch now!
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Alison Kerry, who works for Scope, has spoken to Channel 4 News about how the energy bills crisis is affecting disabled people.
https://youtu.be/hyVt6nxU62I
What do you think the government should be doing about it?
How do you feel about Cornwall Insights' prediction that energy bills could exceed £4,000 from January?
For a lot of people it’s simply not possible to turn the power off. There are disabled people being robbed of their independence because they can’t afford to power an electric wheelchair or mobility scooter. The government needs to act right now. They need to prioritise support for disabled people right now.
Watch the report now:https://youtu.be/hyVt6nxU62IOver to you...
How are you being affected by the rising cost of energy bills?What do you think the government should be doing about it?
How do you feel about Cornwall Insights' prediction that energy bills could exceed £4,000 from January?
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Feel free to go on @Biblioklept... you've made some good points there!0
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