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• Check if your immigration status lets you get benefits and help with housing

  Check if you’re allowed to claim public funds. Check what counts as public funds, and what else you might be able to claim

• Getting a smart meter installed

  What smart meters are, when you can get one installed, whether you can refuse a smart meter, smart meter specifications and how to save money with a smart meter

• Carer's Allowance

  Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Check if you're eligible and how to make a claim.

• Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK

  Check who can apply for a visa as an adult dependant, including the rules about your income

• Check if the Benefit Cap will affect your Housing Benefit

  Check how much the benefit cap is and whether it will affect your housing benefit. The cap is a limit to the total amount of money you can get.

• If you're being taken to court for debt

  Find out what to do if you’ve received a letter about a debt. If you owe money and you don't pay it back your creditor might take you to court

• Check if something might be a scam

  What to look for when identifying a scam, and how to protect yourself from being scammed.

• If you're struggling with your overdraft

  Things you can do if you're struggling with your overdraft. Get advice on what to do if you're struggling to pay off your overdraft

• Updating and proving your pre-settled or settled status

  Find out how to view your status, keep it up to date and use it to prove your right to get benefits.

• Check if an IVA is right for you

  Check these steps to help you decide if an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) is the best way to deal with your debt problems