Looking after your health during the Cost of Living crisis.

Advice and Information - 31 May 2023

The continuing cost of living crisis is adversely affecting people's physical and mental wellbeing, with vulnerable people and those on lower incomes hit the hardest.
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For some, that has meant cutting back on lifestyle luxuries and non-essential expenditures. For others, tough decisions on monthly outgoings have meant going without vital healthcare or medication because the cost is too high. 

However, you should prioritise your health. For more information and tips to help you keep well, please click the link: https://www.healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-information/2023-05-26/looking-after-your-health-during-cost-living-crisis

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