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Dawn White undergoes dialysis at her home in Canvey Island, UK, on August 23, 2022.

Dawn White undergoes dialysis at her home in Canvey Island, UK, on August 23, 2022. © Reuters

Dawn White, who suffers from kidney failure, relies on extensive use of a dialysis machine at her home to keep her alive. But as energy prices in the UK soar, she has seen the cost of running the machine rise from £24 to £200 a month. With another energy price hike coming soon, she says she fears she will no longer be able to afford the treatment.