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• Check if you're entitled to Attendance Allowance

  You can claim Attendance Allowance to help you if you have an illness or disability. It can help you stay independent for longer. The money can be spent on anything

• Applying for a JSA hardship payment

  Find out who can get a JSA hardship payment and how much you’ll get. Find out how to apply for a JSA hardship payment

• Getting a job reference

  What your employer can put in a reference, and what to do if they give you a bad reference or won’t give you a reference at all

• Check if you can pay less council tax

  Find out if you can get a discount on your council tax. If you’re on a low income, check if you can apply for Council Tax Reduction

• 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

• Understanding your tenancy agreement

  Check what terms can be in your tenancy agreement. Check documents your landlord needs to give you and what counts as an unfair agreement

• Preparing for a disciplinary or dismissal meeting

  Find out how to prepare for a disciplinary or dismissal meeting. There are a few things you should do beforehand to make sure you are well prepared

• Stopping bailiffs at your door

  Check how to stop bailiffs coming into your home and what to do if they break the rules

• Taking legal action about discrimination

  Process for taking court action about discrimination, including sending a letter before a claim, filling out a claim form and how a defendant should respond

• Starting a homeless application

  Find how to apply to the council for help if you’re homeless