Campaign
Starting a tenancy in the hostile environment
'Basically, there is a crisis in housing. There is so much help needed, and so little is provided', explained Maaz Salih, a London Renters Union (LRU) member, speaking at an online event, 'Starting a tenancy and right to rent checks', last November. The event was organised jointly by Law for Life...
Campaign
Tell DWP what you think about proposed changes to the Work Capability Assessment (WCA)
No warning was given of this plan and the consultation was not well publicised when it was launched. The consultation period is also very short (it ends on 30 October). The consultation documents are not easy to understand and it is not easy to respond clearly. It is hard not to conclude that this...
Campaign
Submitting evidence as part of the Education Committee’s inquiry into children’s social care sector in England
In January 2024, Law for Life supported Roma Support Group’s submission to the Education Committee’s Call for Evidence looking into the children’s social care sector in England and the Government’s Stable Homes, Built on Love strategy. The Education Committee’s inquiry looks into reasons for the...
Policy and influencing
We create change through our successful campaigns, exposing and challenging barriers to justice and unlawful or unfair practices, bringing together insight from the people who use our services and our partners.
We build stronger communities that are able to influence and participate in effecting change, and greater social justice through improved housing stability, reduced poverty, increased ability to challenge discrimination, and reduction of stress and conflict that adds to health inequality.
News
Advicenow Trustee Board Treasurer vacancy
If you're passionate about access to justice and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Current opportunities: Treasurer
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Training news
Sign up for Complaint Champions workshop: using the Ombudsman services to increase access to justice
About the workshop The workshop will take place on Wednesday, 8th October 10am-12pm on Microsoft Teams. The aim of the workshop is to demystify the complex complaints landscape and help you support your service users gain access to justice. Learn how to bring complaints to the Housing Ombudsman...
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Parental and carers rights
Includes information about the rights of working parents and carers to time off, pay and to work flexibly. Includes adoption leave and pay.
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Democratic process and voting
Information about democracy, government and elections. Your rights to vote.
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Environmental rights
Information about caring for the environment, access to the countryside, and building and planning.
