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Extra money you can get when someone dies
Find out how to claim Bereavement Support Payment. For deaths before April 2017, check if you can get Bereavement Allowance, Bereavement Payment or Widowed Parents Allowance.
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What to do after a death
Information on registering a death, arranging a funeral, dealing with property and organisations which can provide further help and counselling.
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Challenging a benefit decision - where to start
What you need to know before challenging a decision about a benefit paid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) or Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
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If you're sending the form back late
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If you’ve been told your energy supply will be disconnected
What should happen before you're disconnected, circumstances in which you shouldn't be disconnected, the disconnection process, where to get more advice and support.
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Council Tax Reduction - if you’re temporarily away from home
Continuing to claim Council Tax Reduction (CTR) during a temporary absence from home.
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Dealing with a letter saying bailiffs will visit
Find out how to stop bailiffs visiting, find out what you can do if the bailiffs haven’t given you correct information. Learn how to deal with your debt.
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Challenging a DWP benefit decision - where to start
How to challenge a benefit decision.
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Writing a complaint letter about bailiffs
Check what to include in a letter complaining about bailiffs, and what you can ask creditors to do to solve your complaint.
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What to do if someone dies abroad
Who to contact if someone dies abroad, registering the death and making funeral arrangements including covering the costs, and whether you can claim on travel insurance.