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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Natasha Wynarczyk

Families who need electricity to stay ALIVE put at risk by energy price rises

Soaring energy bills are forcing disabled people to choose between ­eating and staying alive.

Thousands of people with ­disabilities rely on electricity to run life-saving equipment, including ventilators, wheelchairs and hoists.

They often have higher energy costs as many conditions require people to stay warm and frequently wash clothes and bedding.

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