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Catherine the cost-cutter

Well done to Worcestershire CC’s director of children, families and communities, Catherine Driscoll, who has attempting to live off the average care leavers’ budget.

Well done to Worcestershire CC's director of children, families and communities, Catherine Driscoll, who has attempting to live off the average care leavers' budget.

Dr Driscoll was one of five Worcestershire employees who had just £30.64 to cover food, toiletries, petrol, socialising and her mobile phone for an entire working week, during which wi-fi was off limits.

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