HealthTax, Benefits & Cost of Living

Judith Akershoek lives on a disability benefit due to chronic fatigue syndrome

Judith Akershoek, 37, from Ede, has had chronic fatigue syndrome since her twenties. She has consequently been declared fully unable to work and lives on a benefit. She says she does not feel poor, although she would like to have somewhat more financial room and says that her income is just sufficient.