A Scots mum who cares for her disabled daughter fears her family could be made homeless after being told her utility bills are set to almost triple.
Carolynne Hunter couldn't believe her eyes when she received an email from Scottish Power last week, stating her £300-per-month bills are set to increase to £855-per-month in April.
The 49-year-old, from Clackmannanshire, cares for her 12-year-old daughter Freya who has severe cerebral palsy and is bed-bound.
The youngster relies on around-the-clock care from Carolynne and nurses and has an oxygen machine turned on all day which is plugged into the electricity.Carolynne, who is also a carer at a charity, now fears that Freya may need to be moved to a hospital as she will struggle to pay over £10,000 for utilities across the year.
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