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Save money heating your home
important to think about your physical and mental health. You should keep your home warm enough so there’s less risk of your home becoming damp and you getting ill. Use your central heating controls more
You've been told your flat is fire safe but disagree
The first thing you should do is look at your fire safety assessment - you can ask your landlord or the council for a copy, depending who arranged the assessment. Look at the findings from
Q13: going out
important if you have sight or hearing difficulties, learning disabilities, autism, stress, anxiety or any mental health condition. Tick box question 13a "Does your condition affect you planning
Domestic violence and abuse - getting help
advice, tips on how to create a safety plan and advice for people with specialist housing needs. It's available in 11 languages and in audio. They also run a website to support to children
Prepare for a power cut
or have a health condition. You should: charge all devices such as mobile phones and tablets, including any battery power banks you may have write important phone numbers down and keep them somewhere
Student housing - rights and responsibilities in halls
. In practice, both enjoy the same limited rights and security. The rights of an occupier with basic protection come from the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. Repairs and safety in your accommodation
Q10: reading
obvious, and always: explain how they help you make it clear if a health professional advised you to use them include any that would help you if you had them Worth knowing Explain if you use an aid
When can a public authority interfere with your human rights
or under mental health legislation and the correct procedure was followed. Other rights may be restricted if it’s necessary to protect the rights of others. Qualified rights A public authority can
Q5: managing treatments
how your health condition makes it difficult for you to: manage your treatments monitor your own health condition, including your mental health take action to stop your condition getting worse Tell
Accidents and illness when travelling independently
provider, as well as other travel safety aspects to consider before committing to a trip. What should your travel insurance cover? As an independent traveller you can’t rely on a holiday rep to help you