For some, dole is a dirty word while for those who have fallen on hard times through redundancy or unemployment during the recession, it could be benefits that keep a roof over their heads. But...
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Any of us at any time may find ourselves in need of extra help, so in a period of upheaval in the welfare system, it pays to know what we could be entitled to.
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