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• Young people and family

  Rights of children and young people on family matters including adoption, getting married and the rights of parents under 16.

• Children, young people and parenting

  Overview and content list for children and young people. Find out about child maintenance, protecting children and local council support.

• Young people's rights

  Rights of children and young people including information on proof of age, discrimination, personal records, punishment and religion.

• Civil rights

  Overview and content list for civil rights. Get help and information about human rights, including the rights of young people.

• Family

  Get advice on family, looking after people and when a relationship ends.

• Get advice about health costs and services

  Get advice about help with NHS costs and services. Also, where to complain about a health service and social care for older or vulnerable people.

• Check what kinds of behaviour are child abuse

  What is meant by the term 'child abuse'. There is no clear legal definition of ‘child abuse’ but there are laws to protect children from harm. Find out more

• If you need to find somewhere to live

  Help with finding accommodation including local authority services for homeless people, accommodation agencies and deposits and premiums.

• Domestic violence and abuse - getting help

  Organisations which give information and advice all aspects of domestic violence and abuse, rape and sexual assault

• Discrimination because of religion or belief

  Taking action about discrimination on the grounds of religion or belief, explaining when it is unlawful or not unlawful and organisations which can help