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• Young people and family

  Rights of children and young people on family matters including adoption, getting married and the rights of parents under 16.

• Children, young people and parenting

  Overview and content list for children and young people. Find out about child maintenance, protecting children and local council support.

• Young people's rights

  Rights of children and young people including information on proof of age, discrimination, personal records, punishment and religion.

• Family

  Get advice on family, looking after people and when a relationship ends.

• 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

• Check who can claim Universal Credit

  Check if you can get Universal Credit, a benefit for low income or unemployed people. Read the rules on savings, partners, age and immigration status.

• Getting a Universal Credit budgeting advance

  Find out how to get a Universal Credit budgeting advance, a loan for emergency and one-off expenses. Who’s eligible, how much you'll get and how to apply

• Check your rights at work if you're under 18

  Young people’s rights to working hours, rest breaks, pay, and holiday. Find out what types of work 16 and 17 year olds can do.