'I quit the NHS to be a sex worker. Why can't I have a bank account?'

Living in an almost cashless society, most of us are familiar with that helpless feeling whenever we misplace our bank cards.

Having no access to cash is a stressful experience, especially for those who have been locked out of their account for fraud prevention reasons.

Now imagine having to endure that every single day - knowing you could have your account frozen or shut down at any given moment without notice.

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That's a reality Amy Walton has lived since entering the sex industry seven years ago, so far having her bank accounts either frozen, closed or denied at total of 15 times.

Amy, not her real name, claims she’s suffered constant issues with her bank accounts since she started escorting in 2017, believing she's being unfairly targeted for her line of work.

The 39-year-old, from Wigan, first began lap dancing while studying at university to earn a bit of extra cash.

The mum-of-six then started escorting in her spare time, a service where clients pay for companionship, alongside working as an NHS sonographer.

But before long, Amy began experiencing issues with her bank accounts, claiming she was suddenly being quizzed over her transactions.

The mum alleges she had her personal account closed down once she disclosed her new line of work.

And although she managed to open a business account, the mum says she spent years being “scrutinised” over her transactions while “constantly” being asked for extra information.

Amy says things got even worse in 2021, when she decided to quit the NHS to focus on escorting full time.

“The past three years it’s been ridiculous,” she told the Manchester Evening News. “I’ve even struggled to open