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• Preparing for your ESA medical assessment

  What will happen at the assessment, what to take with you, how to answer questions from the healthcare professional, what will happen next

• Getting a smart meter installed

  What smart meters are, when you can get one installed, whether you can refuse a smart meter, smart meter specifications and how to save money with a smart meter

• Travelling in Europe

  Find out what you need to be aware of when travelling to Europe, including making sure your passport meets the requirements for travel

• Your notice period during redundancy

  Find out what notice pay you get and how long your contractual or statutory notice period should be, including if you get garden leave or pay in lieu of notice

• Arranging financial support after you separate

  If you're married or in a civil partnership, you can apply for financial support (‘spousal maintenance’) from your ex when you separate. Find out more about what you can get or need to pay

• How to start a Universal Credit claim

  Find out how to start a Universal Credit claim. Before you start you’ll need to check if you're eligible for Universal Credit

• Make your home more energy efficient

  Save energy at home to reduce your bills. Find ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency so you can save money on electricity and gas

• Check if you can get Housing Benefit

  Check if you can claim Housing Benefit to help pay your rent - and find out if you’re entitled to the maximum amount of Housing Benefit

• Getting a lodger

  What to think about before taking in a lodger and becoming a resident landlord

• Check if a change affects your Universal Credit

  Check what change of circumstances you need to report and how they’ll affect your Universal Credit. This includes changes to your work, money or family life