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• Complaining to an ombudsman

  How to use an ombudsman to investigate a complaint about maladministration in public and private sector organisations

• If the council decide your landlord has to do repairs

  Check what your landlord has to do if the council have inspected your home and sent them a legal notice. If the council haven’t helped, find out how to complain

• Rent and mortgage arrears - administration orders

  Lists the types of debts which can be included in an administration order, those that can't (and what to do about them), the limit on the amount of debt and whether to include joint debts

• If you’re struggling to pay your phone, internet or TV bill

  Check what help providers can give you if you can’t afford to pay your bill - like offering a payment plan or switching you to a social tariff contract.

• How to claim Pension Credit

  Check the best way to apply for Pension Credit. Check what extra help you can get if you're eligible, including Winter Fuel Payments

• Get help if you’re struggling to pay your bills

  Check what help you can get if you’re struggling with money and you can’t afford to pay bills like energy, rent, internet or council tax

• Getting help for your child from your local council

  What support is available for you and your family - including extra help if your child is a ‘child in need

• If there's a child protection conference for your child

  Explains what a child protection conference is and when a local council can call for one to be held

• Reducing your regular outgoings

  Find out how to save on household, energy and water bills, your TV licence and travel costs

• Complain about a local council's involvement with your family

  Find out how to complain about your local council if they've been involved with your family