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• Getting help from social services if you're homeless

  Check if you can get help from social services and what help they can give. Check how to apply for help and what you can do if they refuse

• Carers: help and support

  Help and support available for carers including social care needs assessments and financial help

• Being laid off or put on short-time working

  Know your rights to pay, the importance of your contract, and when you can claim redundancy instead of lay off or short-time working.

• Stopping bailiffs

  Overview and content list for stopping bailiffs. Read our advice about what you should do and your rights when dealing with bailiffs.

• Check how bankruptcy affects your job

  Your job might be affected if you apply for bankruptcy. Find out how bankruptcy affects your job and what work you can do after going bankrupt

• Rape and sexual assault

  Information on rape and sexual assault, including definitions, sources of specialist help and further information

• If bailiffs say they'll sell your belongings

  Find out how to get your belongings back if bailiffs say they’ll sell 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

• 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

• Avoiding creditors making you bankrupt

  Lists actions you can take to avoid being made bankrupt by someone you owe money