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• Check if you can get special measures in court

  Find out if you can get extra help giving evidence in court including getting help if you're worried about seeing the defendant

• Check if you can get Child Benefit

  Check if you’re eligible for Child Benefit, who should make the claim and how much you’ll get. Find out if you'll be affected by the high income tax charge

• 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

• Check what kinds of behaviour are child abuse

  What is meant by the term 'child abuse'. There is no clear legal definition of ‘child abuse’ but there are laws to protect children from harm. Find out more

• If you have nowhere to stay tonight

  Check how to get somewhere to stay if you have nowhere to stay tonight. Check how to get into a night shelter, hostel or refuge

• Changing your claimant commitment

  Find out how to get your Universal Credit claimant commitment changed if your work coach asks you to do too much work-related activity as part of your claim

• 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

• Check if your landlord has to do repairs

  Check what type of repairs your landlord is responsible for making in your home. You can also check what things you’ll need to fix yourself