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A guide to applying for a payment from the Hardship Fund. The fund helps low paid workers who are victims of crime.
Guidance on what to do if you're struggling financially as a result of your student finance entitlement being reduced, because you were overpaid.
Apply for a review of legal aid in criminal proceedings on the grounds of hardship.
Apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) Hardship Fund if you have to take time off work because you're the victim of violent crime
Bursaries and scholarships from universities or colleges including hardship funds.
Get help and extra support when dealing with HMRC if you have additional needs - for example you have a disability or health condition, if English is not your first language or if you’re experiencing domestic abuse or financial hardship.
Ad hoc statistical analysis 2012 quarter 3: The number of hardship awards in 2011/12.
Number of hardship applications received and awards made each month from April 2012 to June 2015.
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