She could not resist their appeal for help.

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She could not have done these things without help.

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The girl said that in several visits to the toilet in the accident and emergency department she could have undressed herself and did not need help from Mr Thorley to use tissue paper.

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Having a smartphone or tablet could help her find more transit options, but she's not going to get one.

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She added that a hardship fund could help some of those affected but it would not cover all the cuts in housing benefit in the borough.

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She said energy efficiency could help with tackling poverty and the whole economy should be green, not just a subset.

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