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• Claiming DLA for a terminally ill child

  There’s a quicker application process for parents of children who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and aren’t expected to live more than 6 months

• Going to your Universal Credit interview and getting a decision

  Find out what happens at your Jobcentre Universal Credit interview, including what to bring and what to do if you have any problems

• Getting a bank account

  Information on how to get a bank account, types of account available and switching from one bank or building society to another

• Registering a civil partnership

  Information on how to register a civil partnership covering who can register, the cost of registering and special rules for sick and disabled people and people from abroad

• Young people's rights

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

• Parental bereavement leave - what you're entitled to and how to get it

  Your right to take up to 2 weeks off work if your child dies, and how to arrange it with your employer.

• Starting a homeless application

  Find how to apply to the council for help if you’re homeless

• Work out which debts to deal with first

  Check which of your debts are ‘priority debts’ that you should deal with first

• Problem with building work, decorating or home improvements

  What to do if you're not happy with building or home improvement work, what your rights are, what to say to the trader, how to take further action, where to get more help.

• Deciding what to do about discrimination at work

  Find out what your options are for dealing with discrimination and how to make the best choice for your situation