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• Reporting child abuse

  If you think someone is abusing a child, you should report it immediately. Find out what to do if you're concerned and how to report child abuse

• 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’.

• Applying to the EU Settlement Scheme

  Information about applying to the EU Settlement Scheme. Get more information about the scheme and help preparing for your application

• Offering to let someone from Ukraine stay with you

  Check if you or your family members can apply to the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme and what it will mean if you do.

• Getting benefits if you’ve recently moved to the UK

  Check how to show you’re habitually resident, pass the ‘past presence test’ or pass the ‘3-month living in test

• Domestic abuse

  Find out what you can do when you're fleeing from violence in the home, including finding emergency accommodation

• Human rights

  Overview and content list for human rights. Read our advice about human rights and what rights are protected under the Human Rights Act

• Court orders to protect children

  Check the different types of court order social services can apply for if they think your child is at risk

• Transferring property for the benefit of children

  Court powers to make certain property orders if it's for the good of a couple's child or children if a marriage or civil partnership breaks down

• Check if your immigration status lets you get benefits and help with housing

  Check if you’re allowed to claim public funds. Check what counts as public funds, and what else you might be able to claim