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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.

• Civil rights

  Overview and content list for civil rights. Get help and information about human rights, including the rights of young people.

• Child tax credits - how much you can get

  Find out the amount of child tax credits you can get and how it's based on your income, hours you work and childcare costs

• Family

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

• Get advice about health costs and services

  Get advice about help with NHS costs and services. Also, where to complain about a health service and social care for older or vulnerable people.

• If you need to find somewhere to live

  Help with finding accommodation including local authority services for homeless people, accommodation agencies and deposits and premiums.

• Check what kinds of behaviour are child abuse

  What is meant by the term 'child abuse'. There is no clear legal definition of ‘child abuse’ but there are laws to protect children from harm. Find out more

• Domestic violence and abuse - getting help

  Organisations which give information and advice all aspects of domestic violence and abuse, rape and sexual assault