Sarah Frances has worked as a nurse at The Christie hospital in south Manchester for over a decade. It's a job she's always loved.
But as the cost of living soars, and her pay fails to keep up, by the time she's paid for childcare, the mum says she is left with very little spare cash at the end of the month.
Fortunately, her partner's income is able to support them both, so she can continue doing the job she's always wanted. She says it shouldn't be like this.