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Last minute tips for going to a court or tribunal
If you are going to court or tribunal today or sitting in the waiting room right now, here are our tips for what to do while you are waiting, and advice on how to speak and act when you are in the room. This information is for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Who to sue? How to name the right defendant
Learn how to identify the correct defendant in a small claim or fast-track case. A practical guide for litigants in person, covering common mistakes and key steps to naming the right defendant for a civil court case. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales.
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How to apply for a child arrangements order at a Pathfinder or Child Focussed court
If you are struggling to agree arrangements for your children, you may need to apply to the family court. The process you have to follow will depend what court you need to apply to. This guide is for people applying to a Pathfinder or Child Focussed court. It explains what these courts are, how the process works and what you need to do – step-by-step. This guide is for England and Wales only.
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How to challenge, reduce, or waive a Universal Credit overpayment
Find out how to check for errors, ask for a mandatory reconsideration, reduce repayment rates, or ask DWP to write off the overpayment. The information in this guide applies to the England, Wales, and Scotland. If you live in Northern Ireland, the rules are the same but your benefits are managed by the Department for Communities (DfC).
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How to best support people who are threatened with homelessness
This information is for social prescribers, support workers, link workers and others supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It provides information on what types of help people should receive, making a housing application to the council, how to get a fair Personal Housing Plan, how to secure emergency accommodation, challenge a decision by the council, and how to deal with local authority housing departments when making homelessness applications. It explains what to include in a letter of support for a vulnerability assessment which could make all the difference. Our
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How to get an injunction
Are you experiencing domestic abuse? Learn how to get a protective injunction (non-molestation or occupation order) with the help of legal aid or if you can't get legal aid, find out about other help available. And if you need it, we have example statements to help you write your statement to go with your application. The information in this guide applies to England and Wales only.
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Living with a partner and your benefits
Worried about the impact of a partner staying over on your Universal Credit or other benefits? Learn what the DWP considers "living together" and what your rights are if someone moves in, moves out, or you break up. The information in this guide applies in England and Wales.
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How DLA care and mobility components work
Understand what entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children is based upon, how the different rates work, and what you will need to show in your application to get the right amount of benefit. This information applies to England and Wales. It will be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland where the rules are the same.
Training
Making effective Section 17 referrals for families with no recourse to public funds
This workshop aims to build the skills and confidence of frontline staff and volunteers in making effective referrals for support under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 for families with NRPF. It is aimed at staff and volunteers who already have a basic knowledge of Section 17 and want to...
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Local authority support for migrants with NRPF training
This training looks at the support available under Section 17 Children Act 1989 and Care Act 2014 for migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF). It is aimed at frontline organisations who are regularly supporting people with NRPF. As a result of this training you will: Gain understanding of...
