A grieving mum fears her family is facing homelessness before Christmas after being evicted following the sudden death of her partner.
Sarah Ryan and four children - who are aged four to 13 - have been told to leave their home in Droylsden, Greater Manchester, after her partner died in August from a short battle with cancer.
The pair had been together for 17 years prior to his tragic death. Sarah said they were told by their council that due to the waiting list for a house, her family would be put into a hotel without cooking facilities indefinitely.
The 36-year-old told the Manchester Evening News : "We are homeless. The stress of it all is making me ill. My mental health is deteriorating and my son has learning difficulties so he's really struggling. "I have spoken to Tameside Council and they are so backlogged that I won't be on the system for months.
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