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<p>Failed asylum seekers supported under section 4 of the Immigration and Asylum Act
1999 are provided with accommodation; utilities, household equipment and healthcare
are provided free. The Azure Card is provided to enable them to buy food and other
items and is uploaded each week to the value of £35.39 for each person in the household.
Extra assistance is also provided where necessary, for example by arranging travel
to medical appointments and by providing maternity grants for pregnant women.</p><p>The
Government keeps this package of assistance under review but is satisfied that it
meets the essential living needs of recipients of section 4 support.</p><p> </p>
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