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Hi there My brother is currently in hospice, but is being sent home hopefully early next week. He and his long term partner would like to get married, but at home if possible, as he wouldn't be able to travel anywhere. One of his friends is a licensed...
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Hi my name is shameem ara and I am a breast cancer patient. i am from Pakistan and i came in uk 20 September 2023 through Company name Kinver care. I have paid my tax I was working during my treatment also everything was good but now 17 March 2025...
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Do you know anyone who will give me critical illness cover after being in remission for 6 months from having a synovial sarcoma? Thank you.
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