Mary Stockley, 73, from Wigan was interviewed yesterday morning about how life in her hometown has changed in light of the current economic crisis. Ms Stockley is a full-time carer for two members of her family She looks after her son, who has mental health issues, and her husband, who has Parkinson’s.
Appearing on Sky News, Ms Stockley was interviewed by Kay Burley on how she and her family are coping with the cost of living crisis.
When asked what the biggest challenges she faces, Ms Stockley said: “It gets difficult. I just keep going. Looking after them at the moment with what’s going on [is a challenge].”
Discussing the cost of living crisis, the 73-year old carer listed all the various expenses and difficulties faced by everyday people in Wigan.
These problems ranged from the cost of food items in supermarkets to energy prices, as well as the issues pensioners face using online shopping technology.
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