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• Benefits and help with council tax when you separate

  You might be able to get help with your living costs when you separate from your partner. Find out if you have a right to benefits or can get more.

• Getting money after your sick pay runs out

  What to do when your sick pay is coming to an end and you're too unwell to return to work. You may be eligible for benefits or be able to use your holiday pay.

• Staying in your council home when someone dies

  Check if you can take over a council or housing association tenancy. Check what happens if you can’t take over the tenancy

• Dealing with Council Tax arrears

  What happens when you miss a council tax payment, and how to negotiate with your council to pay what you owe in smaller amounts

• How much pension you'll need

  Advice on planning for financial commitments in retirement and saving for a pension

• If your agency stops giving you work or treats you unfairly

  Check if you can take action against your agency if your agency stops giving you work or treats you unfairly. Find out more

• Check your options for getting out of debt

  Find out what help is available if you’re struggling to pay your debts, including breathing space, debt management plans, administration orders, IVAs, DROs and bankruptcy

• Challenging a rent increase

  Find out if you can challenge your section 13 rent increase for free at a tribunal and check what evidence you need to send with your application

• Check if your landlord can increase your rent

  Find out how to deal with a rent increase, find out how to negotiate to get a lower rent and check how you can challenge your rent increase

• 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