Snapshot: The cost of living crisis
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Healthwatch Sutton wanted to assess how the rising cost of living might be affecting the physical and mental health of local people. Healthwatch Sutton attended the Carshalton Eco-Fair, where they asked people to complete a short survey. 108 people responded.
They found that 41% of respondents are cutting back on heating, and 30% on food spending. Only 20% of respondents said they expect to have no problems over winter. 33% of respondents already experience stress about bills, and 24% go out with friends less than they used to. Respondents also often used words indicating anxiety and concern in their open-text responses.