Salford man caring for wife tells of bills squeeze
Jeffrey McCarthy is facing over a £1,000 rise in bills but will only see a £2.10 a week increase in his carer's allowance
Jeffrey McCarthy, whose wife has dementia, is facing a £1,000 rise in bills but will only see a £2.10 a week increase in his carer's allowance. He said carers saved the government millions of pounds in residential home fees but get "next to nothing" in return. "The gas has gone up £358 next year, the electric has gone up £147 next year, water bill has gone up £96 next year. Now that's three things that we can't do without," he said.He said he was also facing rises in car insurance, home insurance, life insurance and council tax, despite receiving a Band A rebate.
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