Midlothian carers walking to patients as rising fuel costs mean they cannot afford to drive

Carers are being forced to give up their cars and walk to the homes of patients because of the high cost of fuel, health bosses have been told.

Midlothian's head of primary care and older people's services has said it has become too expensive for some workers to use their cars for work.

And she said the situation means carers need more time between appointments so they can get to their clients.