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• 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

• If you need to find somewhere to live

  Help with finding accommodation including local authority services for homeless people, accommodation agencies and deposits and premiums

• Switching energy supplier or tariff if you’re renting

  Find out if you can switch supplier and whether you need to ask your landlord

• 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

• Your energy supplier has put its prices up

  When your supplier is allowed to raise their prices, notice they should give you, what to do to avoid price rises

• Moving home – dealing with your energy supply

  What to tell your current supplier before you move, how to set up a new supply at your new property, where to get more help

• Work out which debts to deal with first

  Check which of your debts are ‘priority debts’ that you should deal with first

• If your Universal Credit is reduced or stopped

  Find out why your Universal Credit payment might be reduced or stopped, and advice on what you can do about it. You'll be notified if your payment changes

• Reporting changes that affect your PIP

  Changes you need to report that might affect your Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claim and how to report them

• Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK

  Check if your child can get indefinite leave to live in the UK, including the rules about your income