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• Check what an IVA is

  Find out how an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) works and the type of debts you can include

• 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.

• Get help with costs if you have a child or you’re pregnant

  Check what help you can get with the cost of living. This might include extra benefits and grants, free childcare, help with school costs and the Healthy Start scheme

• Benefits and concessions for the armed forces, veterans and their families

  Information on financial help available to people currently serving in the armed forces, veterans and dependents, covering benefits, help with school, child care and travel costs and sources of further help

• Getting your tenancy deposit back if you rent privately

  Find out how to get your deposit back from your landlord when your tenancy ends and whether your landlord can keep your money to pay for damage or breakages.

• Check how bankruptcy affects your home

  You might not have to move home if you go bankrupt. It depends on things like whether you rent or own your home, and who you live with. Find out more.

• 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.

• Getting help for your child from your local council

  What support is available for you and your family - including extra help if your child is a ‘child in need’.