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• Timeline for bankruptcy

  Sets out the steps in the process of applying for bankruptcy. You'll need to follow the application process carefully when applying for bankruptcy

• Check if a change affects your Pension Credit

  Find out what changes of circumstances you have to report to make sure you get the right amount of Pension Credit

• 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

• Check if your previous energy supplier owes you money

  How to check if your previous energy supplier owes you money, how to claim owed money back, what to do if your supplier won't pay you what they owe you.

• Accessing your bank account after going bankrupt

  Explains the options for your day-to-day banking needs after you go bankrupt, as your existing bank account will be frozen.

• If you're being evicted as a lodger

  Check how much notice your landlord has to give you to move out and what other rules they must follow

• Switching energy supplier or tariff if you’re renting

  Find out if you can switch supplier and whether you need to ask your landlord

• Creditor takes money from your bank account

  Information on third party debt orders to take money owed to you to pay creditors, how they affect your bank account and what to do if a frozen bank account leads to hardship.

• Get emotional support if you’ve been scammed

  Find out where you can get emotional or financial support if you've been scammed

• Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills

  Grants, benefits and other support, including Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment or Winter Heating Payment