Even before the full impact of planned benefit cuts is felt, Moira, whose son has autism, says, “I’ve axed my weekly shop and regularly go without meals to make sure he has enough. He gets upset when I don’t eat, but I tell him not to worry, as I’m not hungry. I’ve borrowed money from family to pay for food, gas and electric and I took out a credit card for school uniform and footwear, which I am now paying off at £20 per month.”