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• Deciding if you should apply for SMI

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

• How to apply for Universal Credit

  Find out how to apply for Universal Credit online. Find out more about the questions you need to answer, your ‘to-do list’ and the next steps

• Check you've been given the right sanction

  Find out what type of sanction you should get, how long it should be, where to get help with challenging a sanction and how to get more details

• Getting help with home improvements

  Check the types of grants and loans you can get to make improvements in your home - including the disabled facilities grant

• Challenging a benefit decision - mandatory reconsideration

  Check what you can do if you disagree with a benefit decision made by the DWP or HMRC

• Help dealing with mortgage debts

  Different options which might be available to help clear your mortgage debt and pay back the money you owe to your lender

• Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK

  Check who can apply for a visa as an adult dependant, including the rules about your income

• State Pension

  Check how much State Pension you can get and how many qualifying years you need to get the full amount