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• 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

• Top tips for borrowing

  Top tips for borrowing money, taking out a loan or using a credit card

• Payment of benefits and tax credits

  Check how benefits and tax credits are paid - usually by direct credit transfer into bank, building society or Post Office card accounts. Find out about the Payment Exception Service if you can't use an account

• If your new style ESA is stopped or reduced

  What to do if your ESA is stopped or reduced. If the DWP stop or reduce your ESA, you might be able to challenge them or start a new claim

• Deciding if you should apply for SMI

  What to think about before you apply for support for mortgage interest (SMI) if you get benefits

• Taking action about discrimination in health and care services

  Check how to complain about discrimination by health and care services - including taking them to court

• Losing your job if you have a Health and Care Worker visa

  Find out what happens when you lose your job if you have a Health and Care Worker visa, and what you can do if you find yourself in this situation

• Getting evidence to support your PIP claim

  How to keep a diary and get supporting evidence from health professionals to help your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim