Mother fears she won’t be able to afford electricity bill for disabled daughter’s medical equipment

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The Independent’s campaign to help the disadvantaged Emma, 47, said: “Tyler suffers from dystonia, a movement disorder, and has no mobility whatsoever. open image in gallery Tyler’s yoga session at the MahaDevi centre Centre director Ben Eydmann said they work with “a broad spectrum” of children and young adults with everything from cerebral palsy to mild learning disabilities. Our sessions are either free or highly subsidised.” The centre’s 15 staff work with 120 families and their three yoga studios are in constant use with people often referred by charity partners. “Since the pandemic Tyler’s dystonia has got worse in the sense that she is anxious about large crowds and this centre is the only outside place she’s comfortable with.” Emma feels the benefits, too.