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Study shows families are sleeping in one room because they can't afford to heat their homes

Clodagh McKeon
Clodagh McKeon

12:48 29 May 2024


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Parents say the cost of living crisis is really impacting their kids.

A new report from Barnardos has found entire families are sleeping in one room because they can't afford to heat their homes.

The charity's latest cost of living report found 1-in-5 parents are "very worried" about being able to provide daily essentials.

More than 80% say rising prices are having a negative impact on their kids.

Stephen Moffat of Barnardos says almost half of parents say they've cut down on some basic needs to deal with rising prices.

"Families are saying they have to cut back or go without heating, food, medicine and electricity.

"This is only within the last six months."


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