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• Step 1: Check it was because of a protected characteristic

  To check if you’ve been discriminated against under the Equality Act 2010, you can check if what you experienced was because of a protected characteristic

• Check how to make a formal complaint about discrimination

  Check what to say in your formal complaint to show that discrimination happened. You can also find out what to do if you’re not happy with the response you get

• Check if your child can get a permanent right to live in the UK

  Check if your child can get indefinite leave to live in the UK, including the rules about your income

• Challenge the council’s decision about your housing application

  Check what to do if you disagree with the council's decision. Check how to ask for a review - this depends on why you’re challenging the decision

• 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

• Work out how much compensation you could get for discrimination

  To work out how much you can ask for, you need to consider what a tribunal can order your employer to pay you if you win your discrimination claim

• Get help paying for energy efficiency home improvements

  Check if you’re eligible for funding or grants to make your home more energy efficient. Get help with the cost of insulation, boilers or improving your heating

• Getting Universal Credit if you’re sick or disabled

  Check if you can apply for support if you can't work because you're sick or disabled. Universal Credit is available for people with sickness or disabilities