St Vincent de Paul: Working families feel ashamed asking for help with bills

The cost of living crisis is making the arrival of gas and electricity bills a cause of dread in many households.

Families struggling with the cost of living crisis have been left feeling "ashamed" at seeking support from the Society of St Vincent de Paul because they’ve never had to ask for help before, the charity has said.

Often the first comment from those seeking food and help with energy bills is: ‘I’m working, so I don’t know whether you can help us.’