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Easy Read Disability Poverty Campaign Group Food Poverty survey

Food poverty means not getting healthy food to eat.
This might be because you cannot afford it or you have problems getting to the right shops. Food poverty is also known as food insecurity.
Have your say!
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This survey is open until: Friday 22nd May 2026
1.In the last 12 months, did you have enough money to buy the food you need to stay healthy?
This includes money from work and benefits.a man has his thumbs up. Next to him is a shopping trolley with food and a hand holding some money.
2.Food prices have gone up in the last year. Because of this, has it been harder to buy the food you need?
a shopping trolley full of food, next to it is an arrow with the word "costs" on it.
3.Has not having enough money for food made your health worse?
This could be your physical health, or mental health.
a man has his pockets turned out, looking sad. Next to him is some money with a cross through it and next to that is a plate of food with a cross through it.
4.In the last year, did you ever eat less food because you did not have enough money?
This could mean missing meals or eating smaller meals.
a large plate of food is shown next to a smaller plate of food.
5.Do any problems make it hard for you to get or cook food?
This could include transport, your access needs, using the internet, paying for energy to cook food.
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6.Have you had to use food banks in the last 12 months?
A question mark sits between the words "12 months" and a food bank parcel.
7.Do extra costs linked to being Disabled leave you with less money for food?
This could include extra costs for mobility equipment, medical equipment, heating, care, travel, medical needs.
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This means no one will be able to tell who gave each answer.
You do not have to take part in this survey.
You can skip any questions you do not want to answer.
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8.Would you be happy for us to contact you about your responses (for example, for a case study)?
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Thank you very much for taking the time to answer our questions on this important topic.A pair of hands are praying, saying thank you.