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• Moving to Universal Credit from other benefits

  Find out how Universal Credit will affect you if you're already getting other benefits.

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  • Benefits
  • Universal Credit

• Council Tax Reduction - backdating an application

  Rules for pensioners and general rules for all applicants for backdating an application for Council tax Reduction (CTR).

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  • Benefits
  • Help on a low income
  • Help with your Council Tax - Council Tax Reduction
  • Making an application

• Council tax

  Information on council tax including valuation bands, discounts and reductions, how to pay, arrears and the appeals system.

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  • Housing
  • Council tax

• Benefits and concessions for the Armed Forces, veterans and their families

  Information on financial help available to people currently serving in the armed forces, veterans and dependents, covering benefits, help with school, child care and travel costs and sources of further help.

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  • Benefits
  • Armed forces and veterans

• Disability discrimination and welfare benefits

  Explains how service providers must not discriminate against you, when you are claiming or receiving benefits.

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  • Consumer
  • Discrimination in goods and services
  • Services provided by a public authority
  • Common situations

• Appealing a tax credits decision at a tribunal

  What to expect at a tax credits tribunal hearing and how best to prepare for it.

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  • Benefits
  • Help on a low income
  • Working and child tax credits

• If HMRC says you’ve had a tax credits overpayment

  How to check if HMRC are right about the tax credits overpayment and what to do next.

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  • Benefits
  • Help on a low income
  • Working and child tax credits

• Council Tax Reduction - what you need to know

  Overview of Council Tax Reduction (CTR).

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  • Benefits
  • Help on a low income
  • Help with your Council Tax - Council Tax Reduction

• Check if you're entitled to Attendance Allowance

  You can claim Attendance Allowance to help you if you have an illness or disability. It can help you stay independent for longer. The money can be spent on anything.

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  • Benefits
  • Sick or disabled people and carers
  • Attendance Allowance

• Housing Benefit size restrictions in social housing

  Explains that your Housing Benefit could be reduced if you are a social housing tenant of working age and your home is considered to be bigger than you need.

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  • Benefits
  • Help on a low income
  • Housing Benefit