The guide explains how the Legal Services Commission funds civil legal services. It is for people seeking help on legal matters as well as those who can put others seeking legal help in tough with a s...
This guide helps you through the steps of finding the right legal adviser, and has a tear-off page of checklists for you to take with you when you see an adviser...
This describes the ways of dealing with or resolving problems that don't involve going to court. These include alternative dispute schemes. Mediation, conciliation, arbitration, grievance and complain...
Information for people buying or selling property. It includes estates agents, offers, exchange of contract, completion, what the price should include, problems with solicitors, conveyancers & surveys...
It explains whether you can change your name, and how to go about it...
Information for people who are finding it difficult to manage daily living due to care needs. It explains the rights to care, and covers care at home. Moving to a care home or nursing home, and what t...
This website can be searched for legal information from over 300 sites offering advice on a variety of issues relating to topics such as housing and homelessness, health and social care, benefits, con...
Describes the arrangements that must be made to help with, or take over, the management of someone else's affairs. It's aimed at relatives and carers of people who can no longer cope on their own with...
Explanation of the legal position for people who are married and are considering divorce or separtion...
This leaflet tells you about your legal rights if you are suffering any sort of abuse in your home from other members of your family. It also tells you how to get practical help to protect you....
Explanation of the laws to protect people from discrimination & what can be done if someone is discriminated against. It covers the types of discrimination, the Human Rights Act, and includes discrimi...
Information for people who have nowhere to live, or who are facing homelessness. It explains the role of the Council, where to go if you need somewhere to stay urgently, and what can be done if a land...
People who have had medical treatment that went wrong or didn't work properly may be able to get compensation for injuries. This explains what to do in the event of a medical accident....
Information for people in conflict with neighbours or others nearby, e.g. noise or other nuisance, and means of resolving these disputes (your rights and practical advice)...
Information about the cost of taking legal action, other options, and what "no-win, no-fee" means...
Explanation of the legal rights consumers may have with goods (products) and services, and how redress may be sought....
Explains the laws to protect people from discrimination or harassment because of the persons race or colour of skin, & what can be done if someone is discriminated against....
Information for both landlords and tenants about their renting & letting rights. It includes information for private tenants, Council tenants and RSL tenants on rents, rent increases, eviction, repair...
Financial help, pensions, compensation, help with housing for people who have served in the armed forces and their dependents...
Information about what benefits and tax credits are available, who can claim, how & where to claim, challenging a benefits or tax credit decision and appeals....