A nan with painful arthritis that is made worse by the cold has said she can’t afford to keep her heating on. Marianne Kiely, 59, has been wrapping herself in blankets to save pennies for her grandkids' Poundland Christmas presents.
Desperate to still be able to buy her grandchildren presents, the loving nan from Willenhall, West Midlands, has been living without the warmth needed to soothe her arthritis. Marianne survives on Universal Credit as she is unable to work due to her health issues and has had to depend on a food bank.
Marianne told Birmingham Live: "We're having to keep the heating off. We've got no choice. I'm putting extra clothing on, to be honest. A couple of times already we have had to go without any electricity.
