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Council Tax Support, also known as Council Tax Reduction, is a benefit to help people who are on a low income or claiming certain benefits to pay some of their Council Tax bill.
Our guide explains everything clearly – from when you can claim your State Pension to how to claim it.
If you are a carer, depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for some financial support. This guide explains what Carer’s Allowance is, who is eligible and how to claim it.
Attendance Allowance is a benefit for those aged 65 years and over who need extra money to help with care needs or for help with personal care.
This factsheet looks at the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). DoLS relate to people who lack mental capacity who need to be placed and detained in care homes or hospitals for their treatment or care and to protect them from harm.
This factsheet covers the help you can get from the local authority to manage your daily tasks at home through the provision of specially designed equipment or home adaptations.
This factsheet shows you what to do if you are not satisfied with an aspect of the service you receive from your local authority. Some problems or issues can be resolved informally, for example via discussion with the professional concerned.
This factsheet highlights things to consider if you want to plan ahead and make financial and other arrangements for your funeral. It looks at options when deciding what type of funeral you want, ways to pay for a funeral and information about organ do
This factsheet is about anti-social behaviour that takes place in the home or neighbourhood. It includes information on noisy neighbours, hedge disputes and harassment.
This factsheet gives information about the law relating to park homes (also called mobile homes or caravans). It is aimed at park homeowners who are entitled to use their home as a permanent residence, not people staying or living holiday caravans.
This factsheet provides information about different types of equity release, such as lifetime mortgages and home reversion plans. It includes information on: what to consider before deciding on a particular plan equity release regulations
Personal and home care services - South Lakeland
This leaflet provide advice on how to get help from Social Services, financial support and the aids and equipments what you need.
This factsheet provides information on a tenants right to keep their home (security of tenure). It explains how different tenancies offer different levels of security, meaning some tenants can be evicted more easily than others.
Information on owning, buying or selling a home.
Knowing your rights and where to turn.
This factsheet gives information about homelessness. It explains how your local authority can help you if you are homeless and the circumstances in which it has a duty to rehouse you. Information on the allocation of council and housing association housi
This factsheet looks at how you can get the best deal on your energy by switching tariff or supplier. This can help you to save money, or keep your home warmer without spending more.
The Equality Act 2010 came into force on 1 October 2010 and combines almost all UK previous anti-discrimination laws in one single law. One of its most important aims is to consolidate and update the Public Sector Equality Duty - a duty for public bodies
This factsheet explains the law on safeguarding adults to help you decide what to do if you think an older person is being abused or neglected, or may be at risk of abuse or neglect. Whether you know the person through your role as a professional, a care
