December 12, 2013

Happy Christmas? Yes, living in a car.

woman-living-in-carA DISABLED mother of five has been living in a car for more than a year after being told she is not vulnerable enough to be housed by the council.

Sarah Wakeman said she has to endure freezing cold and constant fear while staying in an old Volkswagen Golf.

She is surviving on £70 a week in disability living allowance.

Her council in Spelthorne, Surrey, said the 41-year-old meets criteria for housing but she is not a priority, despite having lived in the vehicle since June 2012.

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