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Means assessment form for people on Income Support or employment benefits who want to apply for legal aid.
Overview, how to apply, where to send paperwork and how long the exceptional case funding (ECF) process takes.
Exceptional Assistance Measures (EAM) provide additional practical support to British nationals affected by terrorist attacks overseas, and their families
Determine financial eligibility for legal aid: check household income, calculate living costs, enforcement action, apply for hardship or eligibility review.
How to work out financial eligibility for legal aid: income and capital means testing, passporting and the civil legal aid calculator.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
UK government announces new package of military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza.
Check the list of voluntary and community sector organisations funded by HMRC who can give you extra support with your tax or claims such as tax credits or Child Benefit.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
Legal aid providers: test scope, merits and means; access legislation and regulations; use the civil legal aid calculator and manual.
Find out how to get help if you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.
Help by giving your money, time and skills if there's been a natural disaster or humanitarian emergency overseas
Legal aid application forms and guidance for civil and crime work: apply online or through CCMS, deal with high cost or exceptional cases.
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