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• How to claim Housing Benefit

  How to claim Housing Benefit, including if you can backdate your claim. How to claim a Discretionary Housing Payment too.

• Going to court without a solicitor or barrister

  If you’re going to a tribunal or court without a lawyer, find out where to get help to represent yourself and what a McKenzie Friend, the Support Through Court or an interpreter can do.

• Complaint about a problem at work – grievance letter checklist

  Basic rules for writing a grievance letter and a checklist to make sure that your letter has all the relevant information

• Making a plan to pay your debts

  Work out what you can afford and make a plan for paying debts like credit cards, store cards and payday loans.

• Check if you can sublet your home

  Check if you're allowed to sublet your home and how it might affect your income and benefits.

• Check what kinds of behaviour are child abuse

  What is meant by the term 'child abuse'. There is no clear legal definition of ‘child abuse’ but there are laws to protect children from harm. Find out more.

• How to apply for an IVA

  Find out how to apply for an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA). Before you start, make sure an IVA is the right debt solution for you.

• Calculate your monthly mortgage payments

  Use the mortgage tool from MoneyHelper to work out what your monthly mortgage payments could be. Check how much you could afford to borrow.

• Resigning from your job

  Check your options before you decide to resign. Check the best way to resign

• Moving home and water bills

  What you should do when you are moving home, informing your water company and making sure you pay the right water bills