Direct Payments support service

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  "id": "034942-2026",
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  "date": "2026-04-17T08:23:16+01:00",
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    "name": "Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful  Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council"
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    "title": "Direct Payments support service",
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    "description": "Bydd Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Merthyr Tudful yn aildendro ei wasanaeth cymorth taliadau uniongyrchol i unigolion yr asesir eu bod yn gymwys i dderbyn taliad Uniongyrchol. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council will be retendering its direct payments support service to individuals assessed as being eligible to receive a Direct payment.",
    "communication": {
      "futureNoticeDate": "2026-09-01T23:59:59+01:00"
    },
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "Merthyr Tudful  Merthyr Tydfil",
        "postalCode": "CF47 8AN",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "Canolfan Ddinesig  Civic Centre"
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