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“Having accommodation helped us keep some form of normality in our lives.” – Carla’s story #FamiliesKeptApart

Posted on July 01, 2024

As part of our accommodation campaign, #FamiliesKeptApart, Carla shares how vital having a place to stay was when her baby was born at 25 weeks weighing 1lb and 10oz.
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