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Apply to act for someone in court - litigation friends for children and people who cannot act for themselves because they lack the mental capacity
You can be appointed as litigation friend to make decisions about a court…
You must ‘direct the proceedings’ on behalf of the other person if you’re…
The court can appoint anyone to be a litigation friend, for example: a…
You can apply to be someone’s litigation friend by either: providing a…
You or anyone involved can apply to the court to get a litigation friend…
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Practical training materials for primary schools to use to train staff to teach about caring friendships.
This paper seeks to explore how gender, marital status, location and disability shape adolescent friendships, in-person and online
How to minimise your risk, and what to do if there's a terrorist attack.
Support and training materials for schools to help train teachers on relationships, sex and health education.
It is against the law to discriminate against anyone because of their sex, religion, disability or certain other personal characteristics ('protected characteristics')
Advice and guidance on the health needs of migrant patients for healthcare practitioners.
'Defined contribution' and 'defined benefit' pension schemes - what they are and what you'll get from them
Foster carers look after children when their parents are not able to - becoming a foster carer, money and support available, fostering agencies, foster parents
Nominate someone for an honour or bravery award (called a gallantry award), read the New Year honours list - BEMs, MBEs, OBEs, knighthoods, outstanding achievements and contributions to public life.
Check if you're a joint tenant or tenants in common. Change from joint tenants to tenants in common, or tenants in common to joint tenants
Support and benefits you can get if you're looking after someone else's child, court orders - kinship care, private fostering, friends and family care
Check you can get a divorce, agree or disagree with a divorce application, what to do if your husband or wife lacks mental capacity.
Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for tourism, business, study (courses up to 6 months), medical treatment and other activities. Find out whether you need a Standard Visitor visa, or can visit without a visa.
Complain about a school - complaints process, when to complain to the Department for Education, the Education Funding Agency or Ofsted.
What to do if you're visiting the UK for a holiday or to see family or friends: check if you’re eligible, if you need a visa, and what to do before you visit.
Detailed guide on domestic abuse, what to do and how to seek help in the United Arab Emirates.
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