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PREDECEASINGGoing before GP, I need care sorted out – pills finally swallowed (12) COMPANIONWAYShip's staircase BLACKCURRANTFruit ENERGYLEVELS"Get-up-and-go" abilities COFFEEBREAKSWork respites SOCIALSTATUSPerson's rank among others around them KEEPMEPOSTED"I'd like to be updated" EYESINTHESKYSpy satellites, and a hint to 20-, 35- and 40-Across, given their second halves LIGHTNINGRODMagnet for controversy MEDIUMSCHOOLWhere one can develop ESP skills? THEOLDSODIUMSalt ingredient that’s gone stale? REPERCUSSIONConsequences concerning part of the orchestra BESPECTACLEDLike the Two Ronnies’ big show in base (12)