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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Cohen

HISTORICAL FACTS: Parent hit by bills crisis making impossible choices between nappies and food charity warns | History Defined

Lucy Young

Alice had her phone at the ready, waiting for the NHS to call back about her dental problems.

The 37-year-old from Wembley, who relies on benefits, was in excruciating discomfort and hoping the NHS could provide a dentist to sort it out.

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