Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits
The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.
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"This is an excellent start for a campaign aiming to alert those residents who might not be aware of the benefits to which they're entitled."
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The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says.
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