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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

• Appealing to the First-tier Tribunal (Social Security Chamber)

  Find out how to appeal a benefit decision made by Social Security Scotland. A re-determination must usually take place before you can appeal

• Help with the simple procedure claim form

  Get step-by-step help with the simple procedure claim form. Take someone to court in Scotland using this simple procedure guidance

• Mortgages and secured loans

  Information about mortgages and secured loans, including Islamic mortgages. Also covers credit brokers and the charges made for their services

• The scheme of assistance for house repairs and adaptations

  Find out what help local authorities can provide for repairs and improvements to privately owned houses and adaptations for disabled people

• Get ready to fill in the work capability form for Universal Credit

  Find out what to do before you fill in the WCA50 form, so you can give the information you need

• Check if you can get pre-settled status or settled status

  Find out how you and your family can stay in the UK and your rights after Brexit if you’re from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland

• If a creditor takes money from your bank or building society

  Information about bank or building society accounts being frozen by a creditor, what the protected minimum balance is, challenging the arrestment and applying for time to pay