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• Mortgages and secured loans

  Information about mortgages and secured loans, including Islamic mortgages. Also covers credit brokers and the charges made for their services

• When can you use the public sector equality duty?

  Explains when you can use the public sector equality duty to challenge decisions or policies which discriminate against you, or put you at a disadvantage

• What happens when a debt relief order is made?

  Explains what happens once a debt relief order has been made and your responsibility to report a change of circumstances, or information you forgot to include in the original application

• Withholding rent because repairs haven't been done

  The procedure that social housing tenants must follow if you decide to use your rent to pay for repairs and the risks of withholding rent when the landlord has not carried out repairs

• Get help with gambling problems

  If you're worried about your gambling, there are things you can do to get support. Find charities and services that can help with gambling problems

• Discrimination because of sex

  Taking action on sex discrimination, explaining when it is unlawful or not unlawful, positive discrimination and organisations which can give further help

• Claiming DLA for a terminally ill child

  There’s a quicker application process for parents of children who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and aren’t expected to live more than 6 months

• 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

• Challenging a PIP decision - the tribunal hearing

  What to expect at a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) tribunal hearing and how best to prepare

• Paying towards your debts after you go bankrupt

  Find out what living costs you can keep paying for after you go bankrupt, and if you need to pay anything towards your debts