Northumberland residents are missing out in millions of pounds in unclaimed benefits amid a cost of living crisis.
That's the word from a public health registrar Dr Kathryn Bush, following the completion of a report into benefits and debt advice in the county and its affect on the health of residents.
Speaking at Thursday's meeting of Northumberland County Council's health and wellbeing board, Dr Bush explained that many people didn't know what benefits they were entitled to, while there continued to be a "significant amount of stigma and shame" attached to claiming benefits.
