27 min
Fuel poverty and food banks: Why disabled people are turning to the Trussell Trust The Disability Download
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- News Commentary
On this episode, Nick speaks to Martin about the cost of living crisis and the effect on his life. Martin, who lives in Newcastle, has autism and a visual impairment. As well as finding about his life and his love of singing, we hear how he now struggles to afford basic essentials including food.
We also speak to Emma Greenwood, Area Manager for South West England at the Trussell Trust, about food banks; we find out what needs to be done to make sure fewer people need to turn to them for support.
A full transcript is available on the Simplecast site.
Music: Sun Shine by Cymatix provided by Premiumbeat
Sound design and editing by Sally Raper: https://sallyar.wixsite.com/sallyraper
On this episode, Nick speaks to Martin about the cost of living crisis and the effect on his life. Martin, who lives in Newcastle, has autism and a visual impairment. As well as finding about his life and his love of singing, we hear how he now struggles to afford basic essentials including food.
We also speak to Emma Greenwood, Area Manager for South West England at the Trussell Trust, about food banks; we find out what needs to be done to make sure fewer people need to turn to them for support.
A full transcript is available on the Simplecast site.
Music: Sun Shine by Cymatix provided by Premiumbeat
Sound design and editing by Sally Raper: https://sallyar.wixsite.com/sallyraper
27 min