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husband r.i.p. 30 July 2025

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  • Torry_Quine
    Torry_Quine Posts: 18,895 Forumite
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    I'm sending my best wishes to you. 
    Take care 
    Lost my soulmate so life is empty.

    I can bear pain myself, he said softly, but I couldna bear yours. That would take more strength than I have -
    Diana Gabaldon, Outlander
  • tunathe_cat
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    Thank you all for your messages, I have now used tell us once. I need to make an appointment at the job centre to ask for advice on any benefit help I may apply for.  I also need to find original wedding certificate from 1982!. I know its in a safe place, just need to find! Thank you all once again Andrea AKA Tuna.
  • KxMx
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    I'd recommend approaching a trained benefits advisor rather than the Jobcentre, JC staff focus on administering claims and their advice can be hit & miss.

    https://advicefinder.turn2us.org.uk/

  • marcia_
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    Thank you all for your messages, I have now used tell us once. I need to make an appointment at the job centre to ask for advice on any benefit help I may apply for.  I also need to find original wedding certificate from 1982!. I know its in a safe place, just need to find! Thank you all once again Andrea AKA Tuna.
     You can order a copy here if you cant find it. 
     Only use the official government gov.uk website as there are lots of scam sites charging a fortune or even a monthly fee. 

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