Understanding your rights – taking time off work for stress
The rates of work-related stress have risen sharply in recent years. Our employment team can help you understand the underlying causes and help get you back to work if you’ve…
Q&A Advice
Preparing for the cost of living increase
The cost of living is going up for all of us. Roni Marsh, money advice team leader, explains what this means in reality and shares some steps that everyone can…
Employment status – why it matters
If you work in the gig economy, you may not be sure whether you’re classed as an employee, a worker or self-employed. Lance Baynham, our discrimination caseworker, explains the key…
Need legal advice? Our free advice clinics offer a solution
Many problems have legal solutions but without legal knowledge, the law can be difficult to navigate. George, a volunteer lawyer at our legal advice clinics, explains how the one-off advice…
Pro Bono Week: find out more about our free legal advice clinics
It’s Pro Bono Week and we are celebrating the lawyers who donate their time to provide free legal advice to members of our community who may not be able to…
Discretionary Housing Payments – am I eligible?
If you’re struggling with your housing costs, you may be able to get a Discretionary Housing Payment from your local authority. Maha Khurram from our crisis navigation team explains what…
EU Settlement Scheme: have you missed the deadline?
The United Kingdom officially left the EU on 31 January 2020. The EU Settlement Scheme was created by the Home Office to offer EU, non-EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living…
Getting ‘breathing space’ from your debts
If you’re struggling to pay your debts when they become due, you may be eligible for the ‘breathing space’ scheme. Roni Marsh, Money Advice Team leader, explains how it works….
Temporary ban on evictions ends on 31 May 2021
In December 2020 the Government introduced a temporary ban on evictions which was subsequently extended to 31 May 2021. The eviction ban effectively stopped county court bailiffs from carrying out…
Introducing the Law Centre’s new Crisis Navigation service
The Coronavirus pandemic has left many people with reduced income. If you’re struggling to pay your essential bills and your home may be at risk as a result, the Law…