This page presents some real-life stories from or about people who have experiences of (or perspectives on) unfairness as a result of the gaps highlighted here. In most cases these are links to content created and hosted by partner organisations. For suggestions from us and others on how to use narratives to communicate your key messages, see our framing advice page.
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Why should someone who is in a really vulnerable position pay more?
Why should someone who is in a really vulnerable position pay more?
Paulette describes her experiences of living with the poverty premium by paying additional costs for a prepayment meter
I’m a teacher, I’m a single mother, I have a sick son, and yet this is our only option
I’m a teacher, I’m a single mother, I have a sick son, and yet this is our only option
Georgina talks about the challenges of living with her young son in a tiny one-bedroom flat that is plagued with rats
If my rent goes for one month without being paid, then I’m homeless
If my rent goes for one month without being paid, then I’m homeless
Joanna talks about how her monthly paycheque is not enough to cover her rent, food, bills and other family essentials
I didn’t know how I was going to pay my bills or feed myself and my daughter
I didn’t know how I was going to pay my bills or feed myself and my daughter
Aneita talks about how a problem with her tax credits meant she was forced to use a food bank
