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• 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 permanent right to live in the UK if you have a family visa

  Check if you can apply for indefinite leave if you already have a family visa

• 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

• Plastic cards

  Introductory information about the various types of plastic cards available, covering credit cards, store cards and charge cards, and prepayment cards

• If you’re struggling to pay your credit card

  Find out what to do if you are struggling to pay your credit card debt and how you can start to clear the debt you have

• Borrowing money

  Overview and content list for borrowing money. Read our advice including types of borrowing, getting the best deal and some tips for lending money

• Letter to make a claim for equal liability from a credit provider

  Letter to credit provider claiming equal liability for goods or services bought on credit

• Before you claim Pension Credit

  Overview and content list for before you claim pension credit. Get information and check if you can get pension credit and how to claim

• Switching from prepayment to paying by credit

  Replace your prepayment meter or switch your smart meter over so you pay for energy after you use it instead of paying in advance

• Paying off a credit agreement early

  Find out if your credit agreement is covered by the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and how to pay it off early