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• Your right to a fair trial

  Explains how the right to a fair trial is protected by article 6 of the Human Rights Act 1998 and the types of criminal and civil hearings or proceedings that are covered by the article

• The council says you've had a Housing Benefit overpayment

  Check if you’ve actually been overpaid Housing Benefit and find out how to challenge a overpayment

• If you're homeless or at risk of homelessness

  Find out what to do if you're homeless or at risk of being made homeless. Information on applying to the council for help and the duties they have to provide housing

• Check if you can increase your income

  Check you’re getting all the money you’re entitled to - including benefits, grants from charities and payments from government schemes

• Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance

  Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for disabled adults who live in Scotland. It’s to help with the extra costs of being disabled or having a long-term health condition

• Check if you’re protected from disability discrimination

  Understand how the Equality Act defines disability. The Equality Act is the law that stops employers, businesses and providers discriminating against you

• Check how Universal Credit has changed in 2026

  The amount of Universal Credit you can get has changed in April 2026. Check what has changed with the 2 child limit and LCWRA element

• How to appeal if Scottish Water refuses to connect you

  How to appeal if Scottish water refuses to connect you to the main water or sewage systems