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Stake your claim for universal credit

Many nurses and healthcare assistants may not be receiving the financial support they are entitled to. If in doubt, check it out, and don't leave it too late says RCN welfare adviser Claire Cannings. 
Posted 25 August 2016 - 15:52
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