Six in ten Brits would struggle to survive financially if they were unable to work because of long-term illness or injury, a survey has revealed. The Nationwide commissioned poll found that people need an average of £298.66 per week to get by - and 61% said they would struggle to find this money in the case [...]

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£298 isn't that bad but I guess it would depend on whether you have a family or not.

I used to get by with less, and with 2 kids and another on the way.

tbh hard work is needed anyway ! noone can get by without doing anything!