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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Cohen

Parents hit by bills crisis making ‘impossible choices between nappies and food’, charity warns

Lucy Young

Alice had her phone at the ready, waiting for the NHS to call back about her dental problems.

The 37-year-old from Wembley, who relies on benefits, was in excruciating discomfort and hoping the NHS could provide a dentist to sort it out.

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