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• Your child arrangements aren't working

  Getting help and going to court if your child arrangements aren't working

• Pawnbrokers

  Information about what a pawnbroker is and what happens if you are unable to repay your loan, lose your ticket or do not collect the goods

• Find a trader and check you can trust them

  Finding a seller or tradesperson who will do a good job and treat you fairly.

• Ask the council for money or help to do repairs

  Local authority powers and financial help available to private rented tenants and landlords to cover the cost of repairs or improvements

• What to do after a death

  Information on registering a death, arranging a funeral, dealing with property and organisations which can provide further help and counselling

• Arranging a funeral

  How funerals are arranged, what services you can expect to get from a funeral director and how to get help with paying

• Complaining about the condition of your shared house

  Check what you can do if your landlord doesn’t keep your home in a good condition. Check if you live in a ‘house in multiple occupation’ (HMO).

• Check if a change affects your SMI

  Find out if a change you report about your benefits also affects your support for mortgage interest (SMI

• If you're offered housing because you're homeless

  Check what kind of accommodation the council is offering. Check if it's suitable for you to live in, and what you can do if it isn't suitable

• Your energy supply

  Get advice if you're having problems with your gas or electricity supply