A pensioner diagnosed with terminal cancer claims his local council have refused him a grant he needs to buy a microwave.
Peter Butler, 74, cannot eat solid foods because he is currently undergoing chemotherapy to shrink his gullet cancer.
Mr Butler often has to eat soup which is why he needs to microwave, and as he doesn't have the funds for one, he asked for £64 from the council to pay for one, Hull Live reports.
However, his grant was rejected, which has left him feeling "annoyed and upset" as he has no other way to pay for the microwave.
Butler, who is scared of dying, said: "I'm a pensioner with no money spare at all and because of the cancer.
"I've had to start buying different foods that I can swallow without pain and that's costing me more, and all I wanted was money for a microwave to heat up my meals.
"I'm not a well man and can't have an operation to remove the cancer because of my age and conditions.
"I've got COPD, atrial fibrillation, angina, asbestosis and my left leg artery is completely blocked.
"Getting cancer came as such as shock an I'm really frightened about dying with it, so I don't need this extra hassle with the council.
"I'm getting no help and just want to be normal but am so afraid of dying and don't want to lose my wife and children.
"I've worked all my life and used to be a lorry driver before I retired and have paid into the system and think it's time that I get something back.
"All I'm asking for is £64 for a microwave and to be told that I could have the money one day and then refused it the next has made me feel really annoyed and upset.
"I couldn't believe it. I'm just trying to live for everyday and enjoy everyday so I don't need grief like this whilst just trying to get a microwave."
A spokesman for the authority said: “Hull City Council cannot comment on individual cases.
"The council operates a community support grant scheme, allowing people to apply for assistance in certain circumstances, such as when looking to move from temporary to permanent accommodation, but with no available funds to purchase essential household items.
“The council also operates a crisis loan scheme to which people can apply where sudden exceptional hardship is experienced.
"Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis and, where declined, the opportunity for a review is offered along with alternative funds or charities that may be able to provide assistance, financial or otherwise. In the case highlighted, options have been provided".
