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• The council says you've had a Housing Benefit overpayment

  Check if you’ve been overpaid Housing Benefit and find out how to challenge an overpayment.

• Getting a second adult rebate on your council tax

  Check if you can pay less council tax if you live with adults who get benefits or a low income. This is called getting a second adult rebate.

• If you used to get income-based JSA

  Check what you can do now old style income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance has ended. For example, challenging a decision or claiming other benefits.

• Check how much Universal Credit you'll get

  Work out how much Universal Credit you’ll get each month, including which elements you’re entitled to and how your income and savings affect your payment

• Check if you can get Pension Credit

  Check if you can claim Pension Credit, a weekly benefit made up of 2 parts - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit.

• Deciding if you should apply for SMI

  What to think about before you apply for support for mortgage interest (SMI) if you get benefits.

• Get help with the cost of renting privately

  Check if you can get help to pay your rent or council tax. Check if you can get Universal Credit for housing costs or a council tax reduction

• Check what happens if you win your employment tribunal case

  Find out what you can do if your employer won't pay compensation, if you have to pay tax on your compensation and if compensation will affect your benefits