Charity's a lifeline for single dad

SUPPORT worker James Deegan lived off baked beans for days just to make sure his son was fed — despite a £30,000 salary.

- By Chris Riches

Devoted dad James, 27, helps adults with learning disabilities and autism, which he has himself.

Despite working 60 to 80 hour-weeks, his income is not enough to pay the rent on his one-bed flat, cover his bills and afford a proper food shop with healthy fruit and vegetables for four-year-old Tristan.