A total of 30 percent of those surveyed even said they were putting off going to medical appointments due to the costs.
Cost of living crisis sees demand for support soar
“There is no shame in seeking help, it is absolutely the right thing to do.”
Call for return of free school meals to help families
“We cannot stand by as parents are forced to make agonizing choices between heating their homes and feeding their families.”
Oil supply shortages hit home in Fermanagh
The price of both home heating oil and fuel at the pumps has continued to skyrocket this week, hitting record highs everyday.
‘Support local food producers, otherwise we will disappear’
Farmer offers bleak update on local industry
‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help’
“It is very cold but people are still trying to ration their heating.”
Fermanagh families crippled by costs at Christmas
“Certainly, the cost of living rise has been the biggest impact, but Covid is definitely still having an impact.”
Rising costs forces families to Fermanagh foodbanks
WITH the cost of almost everything shooting up across the board, and few seeing a rise in their income, many Fermanagh households are facing the dilemma of whether to ‘heat or eat’ this winter. However, help is on hand in the community for those that need it. Just this week local Power NI customers were informed by […]
So, is Fermanagh a ‘rip off’?
IT’S not just fuel Fermanagh consumers are paying through the nose for, it’s many other day-to-day items too, according to Herald readers. Following the revelation in last week’s Herald that the cost of filling up our cars was significantly more expensive here in Fermanagh than just up the road in Omagh, readers have got in […]