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our top story this lunchtime. as russia confirms it fired missiles on the ukrainian capital kyiv yesterday, nato warns the west must prepare for the long haul. and after seven years, the british actorjames corden calls time on hosting america's late late show. coming up on the bbc news channel... it's an all british line up in the semifinals of the world snooker championship.. the world snooker championship. judd trump is leading mark williams at the crucible. ronnie o'sullivan continues his match againstjohn higgins later. families with disabled children are worried that rising household bills could make their child's condition worse because many rely on energy—intensive equipment, such as electric hoists and wheelchairs. the disability charity contact says hundreds of parents are concerned they'll be forced to cut back, or stop using the equipment altogether. our disability affairs
what film is it, molly—moo? they're making the rest of it. but molly and her mum, adelle, are going through the toughest of times. shall we put some songs on? three years ago, molly was an active 10—year—old. let's wipe that chin. but then she was diagnosed with a rare life—limiting condition called batten disease, which has taken her mobility and her vision. she's always full of beans, giggling. funny! just lets nothing get in her way whatsoever. she's amazing. they're ready in the swing. there's no escaping the amount of specialist equipment molly uses each day. 0k. adelle is a single mum, so she can't do without it. but it all needs power. we've got two wheelchairs, two ceiling track hoists, a three floor lift, two suction machines and an electric bed. adelle is struggling to keep up with the bills. her only option is to cut back on essentials. it's getting to a point of, do we put fuel in the car and take molly for a day out, or do we need to put that aside to be able to pay for gas and electric? there's no extra help for us whatsoever. don't get me wrong, everybody should get help. but parents with disabled children
correspondent, nikki fox, has this report. what film is it, molly—moo? they're making the best of it. but molly and her mum, adelle, are going through the toughest of times. shall we put some songs on? three years ago, molly was an active 10—year—old. let's wipe that chin. but then she was diagnosed with a rare life—limiting condition called batten disease, which has taken her mobility and her vision. she's always full of beans, giggling. funny! just lets nothing get in her way whatsoever. she's amazing. we're ready in the swing. there's no escaping the amount of specialist equipment molly uses each day. 0k. adelle is a single mum, so she can't do without it. but it all needs power. we've got two wheelchairs, two ceiling—track hoists, a through—floor lift, two suction machines and an electric bed. adelle is struggling to keep up with the bills.
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