Charities say they’re expecting a catastrophe this winter with more appeals for help than in the last 15 years – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Charities say they’re expecting a catastrophe this winter with more appeals for help than in the last 15 years




Image source: Dublin Homeless Aid

They say that they’re bracing for tough times ahead, including spikes in calls for assistance due to fuel poverty.

If the hikes materialise, as expected, over the course of the winter, charities say that they’re now expecting more calls for help this year than since the economic crash.

They say that people are going without heat and light than they’re able to. They also say that they’re going to cut back on food, heat, oil, showers and light.

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