While most people across the country are feeling the effects of the cost of living crisis, those living with disabilities are finding it especially difficult.
The rising cost of goods, electricity, and gas are adding financial pressure on those who have to pay extra just get by day-to-day. For example, those living with painful conditions such as arthritis may rely on keeping the heating on to help ease suffering throughout the body.
People diagnosed with arthritis and other conditions that affect the joints, muscles, neck, and back - musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions - face additional costs during the cost of living crisis, such as paying for medicine, food, and travel - all of which have been increasing in price.
