Northumberland County Council has come under fire after it implemented new charges on vulnerable residents living in sheltered accommodation.
People living in schemes up and down the county are facing a weekly charge of around £30 after the council's cabinet unanimously agreed to bring in service and heating charges.
According to the NHS, sheltered housing is for people who are normally able to live independently, but need occasional help or support. There are currently eight sheltered schemes providing housing to 273 tenants across Northumberland.
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