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• Pension and compensation schemes for the armed forces, veterans and their families

  Information on pension schemes for current and former members of the armed forces. Covers types of scheme, help for war widows and widowers, help for people who sustained injuries during their service and sources of further help

• Claiming Attendance Allowance if you're terminally ill

  There's a quick application process to apply for Attendance Allowance for people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and aren't expected to live more than 6 months

• What to do after a death

  Information on registering a death, arranging a funeral, dealing with property and organisations which can provide further help and counselling

• Complain about a local council's involvement with your family

  Find out how to complain about your local council if they've been involved with your family

• Getting a bank account

  Information on how to get a bank account, types of account available and switching from one bank or building society to another

• Appealing an ESA decision

  Find out how to appeal an ESA decision. Before you can appeal a decision made by the DWP, you might need to ask for a mandatory reconsideration

• Buying a home

  Get information on the process of buying a house. Check how to get a mortgage, how to make an offer and what to consider if you’re buying with others

• Preparing for a disciplinary or dismissal meeting

  Find out how to prepare for a disciplinary or dismissal meeting. There are a few things you should do beforehand to make sure you are well prepared