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• Things to check when you have rent arrears

  Information about checking whether you are responsible for rent arrears, checking for entitlement to housing benefit and other sources of help

• Check if a room counts as an extra bedroom for Housing Benefit

  Find out how the council decide if you have a spare room in your council home, and when they can reduce your Housing Benefit - sometimes called the ‘bedroom tax’.

• If you're owed child maintenance

  Find out what you can do if you're not getting the child maintenance payments you're owed

• Child abuse: useful organisations

  A list of useful organisations that provide help and support for issues relating to child abuse and child protection.

• Choosing a school for your child

  Advice on choosing a school and the differences between local council, independent and specialist schools and colleges

• How to get a debt management plan

  Things to think about before you set up a debt management plan. Read about the steps you should follow to get a debt management plan

• Scottish Welfare Fund - crisis grants

  Crisis grants are made to help you cope with unexpected expenses arising from an emergency or a disaster. They are paid out of the Scottish Welfare Fund

• Buying a home

  Information on buying a house including information on choosing a solicitor or conveyancer, making an offer, mortgages, surveys, home reports and help to buy schemes for first time buyers

• Applying for family visas or indefinite leave

  Check how your family member can apply to live in the UK, extend their visa or get indefinite leave to remain

• If you're struggling with your overdraft

  Things you can do if you're struggling with your overdraft. Get advice on what to do if you're struggling to pay off your overdraft