To apply for a primary school place you first need to identify the appropriate local authority. Please choose from the options below, enter your details and click ‘Go’. This service is only available in England. Alternatively use a map to find your local authority Please use the links below to find a local authority in […]
If you move or travel overseas, you will not automatically receive benefits from the UK. Entitlement will depend on whether your stay abroad is temporary or permanent. You can continue to claim some benefits while you are abroad You must let your social security office (or Jobcentre or Jobcentre Plus office) know that you are […]
If you are retiring abroad, you can continue to receive your UK State Pension. You can get pension yearly increases if you are in a European Economic Area (EEA) country or country with a special UK agreement. Find out more about claiming your pension while abroad. If you are moving permanently, you will only get […]
Conveyancing is the process of legally transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer. It includes the various searches and checks and any final tasks following the sale. Find out what happens at each stage and what you need to do as a buyer. There are five main stages of conveyancing for […]
If you think a decision about your benefits is wrong, you can ask the office that made the decision to explain it. You can also ask to get the decision reconsidered and, if you’re still unhappy, you can appeal against the decision to an independent tribunal. When the benefits office sends you a letter about […]
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Before making a final decision on your application, it’s worth checking information on universities, colleges and courses from independent and objective sources. These include the Unistats website and reports from the QAA. The ‘best’ course for one student might not necessarily be the ‘best’ for another: people have different priorities. But you can use the […]
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Submit an official complaint to the Consumer Council for Water (CCW), the consumer organisation for water and sewerage services. A complaint service is available on the CCW website. You can fill in a complaint or feedback form online by registering with the site. This service is available in England and Wales only. Before contacting CCW […]
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The Warm Front scheme installs insulation and heating improvements to make homes more energy efficient. Find out more about the Warm Front scheme, including who qualifies and how to apply. You could get help worth up to £3,500 to improve the central heating or insulation in your home through the Warm Front Scheme. Grants are […]
Family Lives is a charity which offers support to anyone involved in caring for children. It provides a 24 hour helpline offering listening, support, information and guidance on all issues of concern. It also provides parent classes and workshops for parents to share ideas and learn new skills and a website containing a range of […]
In the UK, only about three to five per cent of all household batteries are recycled. Many old batteries end up in landfill, where they can leak harmful chemicals into the soil. You can help tackle this problem by recycling your batteries. Most supermarkets and shops that sell batteries now have collection bins for used […]