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• Appealing against a benefit decision

  Appealing to an independent tribunal if you disagree with a mandatory reconsideration decision made by the DWP or HMRC

• Getting a lodger

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

• Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills

  Grants, benefits and other support, including Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment or Winter Heating Payment

• Claiming new style ESA

  Claiming new style ESA. You’ll need to show that your medical condition makes it difficult to work – get advice about applying and find out more

• If your ESA is ending because of the 1-year limit

  What you can do if your new style or contribution-based ESA is ending

• Getting a visa for your adult family member to join you in the UK

  Check who can apply for a visa as an adult dependant, including the rules about your income

• Check if you can get Pension Credit

  Check if you can claim Pension Credit, a weekly benefit made up of 2 parts - Guarantee Credit and Savings Credit.

• Check if the Benefit Cap will affect your Housing Benefit

  Check how much the benefit cap is and whether it will affect your housing benefit. The cap is a limit to the total amount of money you can get

• After you've been dismissed

  Help with moving on and finding a new job after being dismissed, including benefits, getting a reference, and explaining your dismissal to a new employer

• Preparing to rent from a private landlord

  Find out how to decide whether to rent from a landlord or letting agent, how to search for a property and what questions you should ask before you rent a home