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Older people could have to answer 450 questions to receive financial support
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AN OLDER person could have to answer as many as 450 questions when applying for financial support from the government, according to new research published today.

Independent Age looked at the applications for four main entitlements: pension credit, attendance allowance, housing benefit and council tax reduction. 

It found the applications to be complex, taking up to four hours to fill out with the help of a trained adviser.

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