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Children, Money,
What benefits can I claim when I’m furloughed?Benefits, Employment,
My friend’s teenager is abusive and violent towards her, where can she get help?Children,
My ex-partner and I share care of our children but I am concerned to return them to their mum as she works in a care home where there is COVID-19. Should I return them to her and is it safe to continue to share their care while she is working in the care home?Coronavirus,
Do grants from charities reduce your universal credit payment?Benefits, Money,
I have 3 children and get UC for them all, my son will be 18 in June and going to university in September, when will the UC and child benefit stop for him?Benefits, Education and training,
Is it OK for me to take my daughter to see her father who lives across the border in England? He thinks its OK but I’m not sure and don’t want to go against government guidelines.Coronavirus,
Can I get help as a single parent for prepayment electricity?Money,
Can I get any benefits if I leave my work due to ill health?Benefits, Employment, Health and wellbeing,
I had a bad relationship and had to go to court. I’m scared my ex still knows where I live.Separating,
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