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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 claim Attendance Allowance

  You can claim Attendance Allowance to help you stay independent for longer if you have an illness or disability. The money can be spent on anything.

• Rape and sexual assault

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

• Apply for SMI

  How to apply for support for mortgage interest (SMI) if you get benefits.

• Parking tickets

  Get help and information about how to appeal a parking ticket and what you need to do to stop being chased because of one.

• Banking – security and fraud

  Protecting yourself from fraud. What to do if you've had money stolen, been a victim of fraud or identity theft or if you've lost your bank cards or details

• 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

• Getting a job reference

  What your employer can put in a reference, and what to do if they give you a bad reference or won’t give you a reference at all.

• Taking action about discrimination at work

  Tell your employer about discrimination at work, make a formal complaint or go to an employment tribunal

• Using your Blue Badge

  Where you can use a blue badge and how to display it properly to avoid getting a parking ticket