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• Prepare for a power cut

  Check how to prepare for a planned power cut caused by engineering work or an unplanned power cut which could be caused by a storm or severe weather.

• Young people and family

  Rights of children and young people on family matters including adoption, getting married and the rights of parents under 16.

• Challenging a JSA decision - mandatory reconsideration

  What to do if you've been refused JSA or had your JSA reduced. The arguments you can use to challenge a JSA decision and the evidence you'll need

• Income Support

  Check what to do if you have a problem with your Income Support claim. If your Income Support has stopped or you have an overpayment, find out how to challenge the decision.

• Cancelling building or decorating work

  When you can cancel building or decorating work, how to cancel, when you're entitled to your money back, how to negotiate with the trader or company.

• Disability discrimination and benefits

  What counts as disability discrimination by benefit providers. Benefit providers must not discriminate against you when making decisions about your benefits

• Check if you can take time off work

  Check your right to time off work, including paid and unpaid leave. You have the right to take time off work in certain circumstances, your 'statutory rights

• You've been told your flat is fire safe but disagree

  Find out what to do if your landlord won't take steps to address fire safety in your flat

• Challenging what the CMS says you should pay

  Find out how to ask the CMS for a review or a variation, for example if your circumstances have changed or you have special expenses.

• If you're going to be deported from the UK

  Your rights to appeal being deported from the UK and how to leave voluntarily