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• State Pension

  Check how much State Pension you can get and how many qualifying years you need to get the full amount

• Getting a bank account

  Information on how to get a bank account, types of account available and switching from one bank or building society to another

• Get help with the cost of living

  Check what extra help you could get if you're struggling with the cost of living - including the Cost of Living Payment scheme

• 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

• Before you get work done on your home

  Check how to comply with permissions and regulations, avoid building disputes and problems with home improvements, renovations and repairs

• If you're facing redundancy

  Get help if you’re at risk of redundancy or have been made redundant. Find out how to get the money you are owed and what to do next

• Eviction for mortgage arrears

  Check whether you can stop your eviction, and what to do if you can’t

• Court orders to protect children

  Check the different types of court order social services can apply for if they think your child is at risk

• Arguments for challenging a sanction

  Find out what makes a sanction unfair, how and when to challenge one, how to get more details about your sanction and where to get help challenging

• Check if a change affects your Income Support

  Find out what changes of circumstances you have to report to make sure you get the right amount of Income Support