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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Some older people ‘skipping showers or meals to make ends meet financially’

Some 35% of older people surveyed said they are turning their heating down to help make ends meet (picture posed by model/Peter Byrne/PA Archive) - (PA Archive)

Some older people are taking “drastic measures” such as using less electricity, having baths or showers less often or skipping meals this winter to make ends meet financially, Age UK is warning.

Research for the charity indicates that a third (33%) of over-65s are using less electricity this winter to make ends meet, while 35% said they are turning their heating down to do this.

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