There has been a "general increase" in the number of Northumberland residents saying they cannot afford their care due to the cost of living crisis.
A report presented to councillors on Northumberland County Council's corporate services overview and scrutiny committee on Monday highlighted that the council's adult social care team had also seen several customers making "partial payments" because "that is all they can afford."
The report revealed that there were more than 3,963 invoices outstanding, at a value of more than £5.3 million.
