bereavement

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Chris Clements, managing director at Capita Public Services, said calls about bereavement and hardship were being answered quickly, but others had "unacceptable" waits.

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He stepped down last week, explaining that a family bereavement had led to the decision to quit as new leader and from his cabinet position for finance.

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Reasonable excuses for avoiding fines include serious illness or a close family bereavement.

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They said the most urgent cases, for example those experiencing bereavement, ill-health or hardship would be prioritised, with those expected to be dealt with by the end of February.

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He claims hospital leaders denied the family bereavement support because Greg died at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, where he was transferred after the fall.

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