'Bed poverty' on the rise in the UK

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  1. sibling
    a person's brother or sister
    They either sleep on the floor or share a bed with parents or siblings.
  2. poverty
    the state of having little or no money and possessions
    A children's charity has reported that more than a million children in the UK live in 'Bed poverty'.
  3. highlight
    an area of brightness in a picture
    She added that it highlights the painful challenges that many parents face.
  4. item
    a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group
    Rising food prices and higher gas and electricity bills mean people on low incomes cannot afford basic items.
  5. sharing
    unselfishly willing to partake with others
    It said around 700,000 children are sharing beds, while 440,000 children sleep on the floor.
  6. rotten
    having decayed or disintegrated
    She said: "Families in crisis are having to prioritise essentials such as food, heating and electricity over things like replacing mouldy bedding or fixing a rotten or broken bed."
  7. affecting
    arousing emotion
    Ms Perry warned that bed poverty is affecting children's mental health.
  8. charity
    an institution set up to provide help to the needy
    A children's charity has reported that more than a million children in the UK live in 'Bed poverty'.
  9. urgent
    compelling immediate action
    She called on the government to take "urgent action to address these deep-rooted issues".
  10. essential
    basic and fundamental
    She said parents do not have enough money "to afford the essentials needed to raise happy and healthy children".
  11. afford
    have the financial means to do something or buy something
    Rising food prices and higher gas and electricity bills mean people on low incomes cannot afford basic items.
  12. concentrate
    make denser, stronger, or purer
    This makes children tired, so it is difficult for them to concentrate at school.
  13. income
    the amount of money one makes over a period of time
    Rising food prices and higher gas and electricity bills mean people on low incomes cannot afford basic items.
  14. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    She said: "Bed poverty is just one aspect of child poverty."
  15. warn
    notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
    Ms Perry warned that bed poverty is affecting children's mental health.
  16. struggle
    strenuous effort
    Lynn Perry, the CEO of Barnardo's, said bed poverty was just one sign that many people in Britain are struggling.
  17. address
    the place where a person or organization can be found
    She called on the government to take "urgent action to address these deep-rooted issues".
  18. issue
    some situation or event that is thought about
    She called on the government to take "urgent action to address these deep-rooted issues".
Created on Fri Oct 06 16:45:48 EDT 2023

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