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We provide skilled assessment, triage & signposting for social welfare legal issues. We may be able to offer free legal advice & casework, depending on how busy we are, our funding & your circumstances. If we can’t help you, we always give you information on your options.

Areas of law

Below are the areas of law that we may be able to help you with, depending on your circumstances and location.

Please note we cannot help with: personal injury, criminal matters, medical negligence, civil injunctions, community care, wills and probate

Civil Litigation

One-off advice for those involved in legal disputes where there are no criminal charges involved. Examples of civil disputes could be a breach of contract, or a disagreement over goods or services.

Employment

Free legal advice and information to people treated unfairly at work. We can advise on pay, conditions and leave entitlement, and discuss the option of taking your case to Employment Tribunal.

Discrimination

We can help if you have suffered discrimination at work or when applying for work, or when you have accessed private goods or services.

Family

One-off advice on child arrangements and financial arrangements in matters of couple/family separation, or if you are co-parenting with someone who you do not live with.

Housing

Legal advice if your home is at risk, you are homeless, or your home is in poor condition & affecting your health

PIP Appeals

Legal advice & representation for PIP (Personal Independence Payment) appeals: first tier tribunals

Contact us for further advice

If we can’t help you we will signpost you to more appropriate services for your needs