I would just like to express my sincere thanks to you
Helene* came to the UK in 2013 from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She had been a political activist but fled her home country having been tortured and gang raped….
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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…
Launching our Community Call Out
On 4 August we are launching our community survey* asking people what more we could be doing to support the community and building a network of the people we serve. The…
30 July – a day worth remembering
30 July marks both World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and the anniversary of the Legal Aid and Advice Act 1949. The coming together of these two seemingly unconnected events…
Asylum and immigration internship
Our award-winning Immigration and Asylum team runs an ongoing internship programme offering the opportunity for an enthusiast and committed volunteer to provide paralegal support to both asylum and immigration clients…
We’re on the radio
Starting this week, our advisers will be live on air on The Big Breakfast every Tuesday and Wednesday morning, giving information about a range of issues affecting our community. Tune…
If it wasn’t for you I don’t know where I’d be now
‘I’d been addicted to drugs and alcohol for four years before I got support. I was working for the council but was dismissed on health grounds due to my depression…
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….
Money Advice Team shortlisted in IMA Money Advice Awards 2021
We’re delighted to announce that our money advisers have been shortlisted for two awards in the 2021 IMA Money Advice Awards: Roni Marsh, Money Advice Team leader (pictured), for the…