Cost of Living Stories

Cost of living case studies

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Cost of living crisis| Story #15

27 September 2022

Rebecca, a frontline worker at whg, describes how money worries exacerbate mental health issues.

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Cost of living crisis| Story #14

20 September 2022

Many older people are not claiming the benefits they are entitled to and badly need our support to make sure they do, a member of Leeds Money Matters team writes.

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Cost of living crisis| Story #13

20 September 2022

Prioritising food for her children and keeping heating and lighting as low as possible is how Leeds Federated tenant Sharelle is navigating the crisis.

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Cost of living crisis| Story #12

20 September 2022

Gail, a 63 year old Leeds Federated tenant, explains: "This time last year I was putting £40pm each on my gas and electric meters and now I am putting £100 per month on my electricity alone."

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Cost of Living Crisis | Story #11

20 September 2022

Long term help by Origin is helping someone who was at risk of losing their home weather the crisis.

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Cost of Living Crisis | Story #10

22 August 2022

Helping residents into better paid jobs with prospects of pay increases is a long term solution: Longhurst Group is doing it in a way that's a win-win.

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