A dad-of-three slowly suffocated in front of his wife as medical staff said they could do nothing to ease his suffering.
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A mum who was forced to quit her job after being diagnosed with womb tumour spiralled into debt amid rising energy bills.
Natalie Graham, from Glasgow, had to choose between food and heating after racking up a £1,400 energy debt she couldn't pay.
The 38-year-old single mum had to leave her role as a community support worker in 2021 after she was diagnosed with a tumour in her womb that required surgery. The condition caused her to feel cold and use more heating.
When Natalie moved home, her debt followed her, leaving her to seek urgent support from Advice Direct Scotland. She received £1,400 through the Home Heating Support Fund and is now calling on the Government to introduce a social energy tariff to help struggling families.
Natalie said: "Being out of work and dealing with health issues, I’ve been spending more time at home.
“Because of my tumour, my body temperature can drop, so I've had to use extra heating. As a result, my bills were through the roof.
“The stress levels were awful with the constant emails, letters, and phone calls from suppliers about the debt.
“It’s the last thing you need when you’re worried about your health. My lowest point was having to get a food parcel delivered from the council because I had no money and had to make sure I had my electricity and gas.
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“The cost of living has affected everybody's lives, and even with benefits, I have to borrow to survive. Extra help is needed for people with illnesses, the elderly, and families on lower incomes.
“It’s not a luxury – it’s a human thing to have. Why should we be terrified to put our lights or heating on? It’s just not right."
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