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  • Section 17: Your Right to Support from Social Services

    Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 gives local councils a legal duty to support children in need. This includes help with money, housing, education, and keeping families together. If you are under 18 (or a care leaver up to 25) and not getting the help you need, you may have a right to it.

  • Priority or Non Priority Debt: Car

    If you have a car on Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) and you are struggling to keep up with payments, your rights depend on how much you have already paid. Depending on your situation, car finance debt may be treated as a priority or non-priority debt. Contact us for free advice.

  • Ways to read your gas and electricity meters

    If you are in debt to your energy supplier, giving accurate meter readings can stop your bills from being estimated too high. Here is how to read your gas and electricity meter.

  • Medical Cost

    If you are struggling to afford prescriptions, dental treatment, eye tests, or other health costs, you may be able to get help. Many young people qualify for free or reduced-cost NHS treatment. Contact us for free advice on what you are entitled to.

  • Money borrowed from a 'friend'

    If someone you know has lent you money and is now threatening you, charging unfair interest, or taking your bank cards or documents, they may be an illegal lender (sometimes called a loan shark). You have rights, and we can help you safely.

  • Incorrect information on your credit file

    If there is incorrect information on your credit file, you have a legal right to have it corrected or removed for free. Mistakes on your credit report can affect your ability to get a phone contract, rent a flat, or borrow money. This article explains how to check your file, dispute errors, and escalate a complaint if needed.

  • Priority Debt: Council Tax

    Council tax is a priority debt because the consequences of not paying can be severe, including bailiffs, deductions from your wages or benefits, and in extreme cases in England, prison. If you are behind on council tax, it is important to act quickly. We can help you understand your options and deal with your council.

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    How Youth Legal uses AI in our chatbot, the limitations of those tools, and how your conversation data is handled.

  • Priority Debt: Rent Arrears
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    If you're behind on your rent and worried about losing your home, we can help. Rent arrears are treated as a priority debt because unpaid rent can lead to eviction. Contact us for free advice on your rights and options.

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