A grandfather-of-five says a council decision to make him pay for his own care has left him struggling to afford his bills. Jeff Johnson, 56, has muscular dystrophy - a progressive muscle wasting condition that can lead to a severe loss of muscle mass and weakness.
It's incurable and the condition has meant Mr Johnson has spent the last 10 years in a wheelchair. He previously worked at a brickworks in Arnold and then in sales at a scooter restoration business. He made the decision to retire three years ago, as he had money set aside in his pension and his condition was getting worse.
A carer has been coming into his home, which he has owned for more than 20 years, to help him. This has been made possible through Nottinghamshire County Council's direct payment scheme.
