On jobseeker, I often just had one meal a day. Now I am worried I’ll need to get used to that again

Increasing jobseeker payments must be an urgent national priority to address poverty. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

For over 33 years of my life, I was employed in banking and retail until I was struck by a motor vehicle at a pedestrian crossing.

I had private health insurance, life insurance and income protection. I supported charities and local businesses.