Exhausted and in pain, Vince Ashton struggles as he makes the short walk from the bus stop to his local Tesco. It’s late but he’s hoping to find some yellow-stickered items – the only food he can afford to buy at the moment.
The 50-year-old, from Ramsbottom, suffers from multiple sclerosis. The lifelong condition, which affects his brain and nerves, means he gets tired easily, has vision problems and difficulty walking.
The disease cannot be cured, but medicines and other treatments can help ease some of the symptoms – including a healthy diet.
