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• Your right to personal liberty

  Explains how the right to personal liberty is protected by article 5 of the Human Rights Act 1998 meaning you cannot be detained for reasons other than criminal activity or mental health issues

• Complaining about debt management plan providers

  How to make a complaint to your debt management plan provider and taking a complaint to the Financial Ombudsman Service if you are unhappy with the provider's response

• Sorting out school problems

  Find out how to sort out difficulties with your child’s education, including how to complain if a problem at their school isn’t resolved

• Appealing against a disciplinary decision

  You have the right to appeal against any disciplinary action your employer takes against you. Check how to appeal a decision and what will happen next

• Renew an Attendance Allowance claim

  If you were told you'd get Attendance Allowance for a fixed period, you'll need to renew your claim before the fixed period ends

• Consumer service complaints procedure

  It’s important that you tell us if you're unhappy with the service you have received. Find out more about the consumer service complaints procedure

• Maternity leave - what you're entitled to and how to get it

  Check your right to time off work when you have a baby. Find out how to arrange time off with your employer

• The costs and charges of credit cards

  Information about interest and other charges, which may be incurred when using your credit card, including charges when buying things abroad, or for missed payments

• Using your smart meter’s in-home display

  Check how you can use your smart meter’s in-home display (IHD) to help save energy. Check how to get an IHD if you don’t already have one

• Check if you’re responsible for paying an energy bill

  Find out if you’re responsible for paying an energy bill. You usually have to pay for any gas or electricity you’ve used even if you haven’t signed a contract