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24 Jan 2024

Redundancy

Sometimes a business is not doing well or has to reorganise to meet the needs of its customers or clients. Other times, due to mergers and acquisitions, it is necessary to change the profile of the workforce to meet new commercial challenges. In each of these cases, the role you were employed to do could […]
 

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24 Jan 2024

Grievance procedure at work

All employees have a right to be treated fairly in the workplace. Sometimes you may feel this is not happening and want to bring the matter to your employer’s attention. Very often you can raise a grievance informally through a conversation with your manager. If this does not resolve the issue, or if the matter […]
 

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06 Dec 2021

Divorce and dissolution

In April 2022, the law on divorce and dissolution of civil partnership has changed to introduce a ‘no-fault’ divorce system. This guidance applies if you wish to divorce or dissolve a civil partnership or have applied to divorce/dissolve a civil partnership on or after 6th April 2022. Please note that any reference to ‘divorce’ in […]
 

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20 Nov 2021

Disability benefits and entitlements for children

If your child has a disability or long-term health condition, you might be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for them as well as other financial support. It’s important to know what disability benefits and entitlements your child might qualify for and how to claim them. What’s in this guide Disability Living Allowance  Personal Independence […]
 

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20 Nov 2021

Funding to adapt your home for accessibility

If you need to make your home more accessible, or you need specialist equipment to help you manage day-to-day tasks more safely and easily, you might be entitled to financial help. What’s in this guide Getting a care needs assessment  Major or minor adaptations  Minor adaptations and equipment – what help is available  Funding major […]
 

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19 Nov 2021

What benefits you can claim and other ways to increase your income

If your household income is squeezed, this guide will tell you how to claim any benefits you’re entitled to, find extra sources of income and understand the support available to help you manage household bills and save money.  What’s in this guide Do a benefits check It’s easy to think you might be earning too much to claim benefits. Or if you’re already getting benefits, […]

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19 Nov 2021

Immediate needs annuity

    If you need a regular income now to pay for care at home or a care home, an immediate needs annuity (or immediate need care fee payment plan) could be worth looking at. The income from this type of annuity is tax free if it’s paid directly to the care provider. What’s in […]

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