Mum-of-two took own life ‘after mortgage payments shot up by £500 a month’

Amy Evans is advocating for increased financial and mental health support for individuals over 60 after her mother, Kathleen Moore, 60, tragically took her own life due to overwhelming financial stress. Kathleen struggled for four years with rising mortgage payments and was denied benefits due to her age and mortgage status, despite her efforts to work and rent out rooms. Amy’s petition aims to reform eligibility criteria for Universal Credit and PIP, emphasizing the need for better support systems for vulnerable older adults facing financial hardships.