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Helplines providing advice and support to the families of people in prison - including the Prisoners' Families Helpline
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
Funeral Expenses Payment (also called Funeral Payment) to help pay funeral costs if you get certain benefits - eligibility, how to claim, form SF200
Help someone make decisions if they appoint you or if they lack mental capacity - includes using a power of attorney, becoming a deputy and getting a one-off Court of Protection ruling
Find out about residential and nursing care homes, paying for care homes and how to choose a care home.
Replacing 2 existing poles on like for like basis supporting existing 11 kilovolt (KV) overhead electricity line; and installing one new support pole.
Management of British armed forces casualties and compassionate cases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Consultation response published setting out plans to make visiting a fundamental standard of care.
People in care homes and hospitals will be able to have visitors in all circumstances under law amendment.
Families could be given a greater role in the registering of their loved one’s death following an inquest under a planned Government consultation.
Ambassador Bush says the arrival of Spring is overshadowed for a second year by Russia's destructive and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
If you have a loved one in prison, you can use these links for services available and for information about visiting prisons.
Help with costs and funeral expenses after someone has died. Includes Universal Credit.
Defra to consult on proposed measures to ban industrial sandeel fishing within UK waters
Care home residents are set to be reunited with friends and family as visits begin again following the publication of new guidance on 22 July.
Wakefield is a high security prison for men, including men convicted of a sex offence, in West Yorkshire.
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