When the weather gets colder, Vania's joints become stiffer – but she won't turn the heating on.
"We don't want a big bill to hit us," she explained. "But I spend most of my time in bed, so it's okay."
The 52-year-old, who lives in Eccles with her partner Darren and their son, has a central nerve function disease which means that she cannot walk unaided. Relying on a four-wheeled rollator to walk, she depends on Darren - who is her full-time carer - to drive her in their mobility car if she wants to go anywhere.
