Kate Winslet covers mum's £17,000 energy bill

Kate WinsletImage source, Getty Images
By Mary McCoolBBC Scotland news

Kate Winslet has donated £17,000 to a mother facing an exorbitant energy bill to run her daughter's life support system.

Carolynne Hunter has been warned by Clackmannanshire Council that her bill could reach the hefty sum next year.

Her daughter Freya, 12 years, suffers from severe cerebral palsy and is dependent on oxygen for chronic respiratory problems.< /p>

Ms Hunter said she was upset when the actress from Titanic came in after hearing their struggle reported on BBC Scotland.

Kate Winslet covers mum's £17,000 energy bill
Kate WinsletImage source, Getty Images
By Mary McCoolBBC Scotland news

Kate Winslet has donated £17,000 to a mother facing an exorbitant energy bill to run her daughter's life support system.

Carolynne Hunter has been warned by Clackmannanshire Council that her bill could reach the hefty sum next year.

Her daughter Freya, 12 years, suffers from severe cerebral palsy and is dependent on oxygen for chronic respiratory problems.< /p>

Ms Hunter said she was upset when the actress from Titanic came in after hearing their struggle reported on BBC Scotland.

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