Disabled man had to sell late wife's Star Wars collection to pay the bills

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Disabled man had to sell late wife's Star Wars collection to pay the bills
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A disabled man is having to sell his late wife’s possessions - including her Star Wars collection - just to keep his head above water as inflation bites.

Jason Alcock’s story sums up the reality some disabled people are facing amid soaring prices

With the price of everyday goods rising at levels unmatched in 40 years, he is faced with making heartbreaking decisions to pay the bills.Jason has resorted to raising funds from treasured items she left behind to stay afloat.Jason Alcock’s wife Paola died in 2018 after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia

Jason, whose conditions leave him unable to leave the house, relies on Personal Independence Payment , Employment Support Allowance and a severe disability premium.

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