A seriously ill couple who have battled heart attacks and cancer moved 300 miles away from London to Newcastle to cope with the cost of living crisis.
Nick Wild, and his partner, Phil Burden, 61, have worked a combined 80-years in the care industry, but now find themselves unable to work and in need of financial support. Circumstances have become so dire for the pair they have been forced to relocate to the other end of the country, where rent is much cheaper.
And now they are raising money for furniture and to help care for their sick dog as they struggle with the rising cost of living.
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The couple, who are on benefits, were paying £819 per month for a one-bedroom council flat in Islington, London, while in Newcastle their rent is £350, and the property - which is located near Byker - has an additional bedroom.
Nick said: "£800 when you're on minimum wage or benefits is not affordable."
