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Advicenow
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Helping you with life's legal problems.
Formerly known as Law For Life, Advicenow.
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It’s TrusteesWeek.
A time to celebrate the incredible contributions of trustees like Savita Narain and the difference they make to our small but mighty organisation.
Follow us on LinkedIn or sign up to our newsletter to be notified when we are looking for trustees.
Image of Savita Narain and her explanation of what it is like to be a trustee of Advicenow. "I applied to be an Advicenow trustee because I wanted to be part of this impactful charity, which helps people across the country understand and deal with their legal issues. I have worked in the not-for-profit advice sector for many years, and have first hand knowledge of the excellent online advice and information Advicenow provides. So it was exciting to become part of the team. As a Trustee I get to work with great staff and board members, ensuring good governance and helping Advicenow navigate and succeed in a rapidly changing digital and funding environment."
November 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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This Trustees Week we thank all our fantastic trustees who make us the brilliant organisation we are.

Interested in joining us as our new treasurer? Applications close Sunday 30th November. advicenow.org.uk/about-us/job...
#TrusteesWeek
Image of trustee Jon spain and his quote saying "When I applied to be a trustee, I said it would be really good to make people aware of their legal rights and help them to exercise them. Well, that’s exactly what we’ve been doing and I’m proud to have been involved with what an amazing group of Trustees and Staff have been able to achieve for people less able to cope with difficult situations. We’re now looking for a new Treasurer and I highly commend the objectives and people."
November 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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The process for applying to the Family Court about children has changed. You're now expected to take certain steps before you apply. Our new guide explains exactly what you need to do.
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#FamilyLaw #ChildArrangements
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October 9, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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Back due to popular demand!

Sign up for one or both of our free online workshops for people who work with care leavers and/or young people.

www.advicenow.org.uk/training/sign-our-workshops-benefits-and-housing-rights-care-leavers
Advicenow. Do you work with young people? Join us for two free online workshops looking at the housing options available to care leavers and how to navigate the benefits system as a worker who supports those leaving care. Introduction to housing options for care leavers Monday 8th September 10am-12pm. Introduction to benefits for care leavers Tuesday 9th September 10am-12pm.
July 14, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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With a large rebellion of MPs looking likely, now is the time to email your MP to ask them to oppose the Bill. Take a look at what else you can do to stop these changes becoming law. bit.ly/3HYuOjg
Everything you need to know about the disability benefit changes and what you can do to stop them. Email your MP now using our template.
June 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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We support GRT History month as a time to learn, educate, raise awareness and celebrate GRT people. Whilst also recognising that we must do this all year long.

This year’s theme is Who inspires you?

#GRTHM25 #GRTHeroesMonth
Happy Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month! Romani flag and Irish flag.
June 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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If you have applied for Personal Independence Payment & didn’t receive what you are entitled to, you’re not alone. Our guidance explains how to challenge the decision & successfully argue your case ↘️ shorturl.at/YU5l7
#PIP #Benefits
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May 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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May is our last Dealing with a Section 21 Notice workshop. Now is the time to skill up as we expect an increase in the use of these evictions before they are abolished later this year.

Here’s some of the feedback from our March and April workshops.

Sign up here bit.ly/S21workshop
Advicenow. Really well thought-out! Worked well for me. Flexible and concise. Very engaging facilitator/expert.
April 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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📣 We're hiring! Advicenow needs a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.
🔗 Learn more & apply: [Insert Link]
🗓️ Apply by: 27th April 2025 (Midnight)
🌍 Voluntary, remote role w/ quarterly meetings.
🔗 Learn more & apply: shorturl.at/b7Pmc/
Post contains a picture of a team working together. Post says ‘We are recruiting. Trustees. Join Advicenow’s Board of Trustees and help us make access to justice a reality for everyone! If you have financial expertise and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you. Post contains contact details and the closing date, Sunday 27th April.
April 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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📢 We're hiring - Head of Migrants' Rights Programmes 🌍
Empower communities, shape policy & drive access to justice across England & Wales.
💼 £23,499 pa (21 hrs/week)
🌐 Remote role
🗓️ Apply by: 4th May 2025
🔗 Learn more & apply: shorturl.at/4LpCf /
Post contains a picture of a team working together. Post says ‘Join our team. Head of migrant’s rights programmes. We are seeking someone with a passion for and knowledge about migrants’ rights. You will be joining our small and friendly public legal education team to lead our work empowering migrant communities with the knowledge and skills that they need to secure access to justice.Closing date Sunday 4th May. Contact amy.milner@advicenow.org.uk
April 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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📢 We're recruiting trustees! Help Advicenow grow & expand access to justice.
🗓️ Apply by: 20th April 2025 (Midnight)
🌍 Voluntary, remote role w/ quarterly meetings.
🔗 Learn more & apply: shorturl.at/4LpCf
April 11, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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This is the last of our 3 free workshops on evictions.

There may be an increase in Section 21 evictions before the Renters Rights Bill comes into effect. Equip yourself with the knowledge to help the people you support!

Sign up here
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Advicenow. How to deal with a section 21 eviction notice. We will be running a workshop on how to deal with Section 21 evictions. The workshop will take place on: Tuesday 6 May, 10am-12pm.
April 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Discrimination in the workplace happens when someone is treated unfairly because of their gender, sexuality, race, religion, age, or disability—what the law calls 'protected characteristics’ 👉 www.advicenow.org.uk/know-hows/un...
April 8, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Proud to celebrate #InternationalRomaDay and the incredible Roma people we work with. We hope you will join us in celebrating this diverse and beautiful community.
Advicenow. International Roma Day. Happy International Roma Day! This day marks the anniversary of the first international Romani gathering in 1971. This gathering went on to become the World Romani Congress, which is held every year.
April 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Thank you to all the participating organisations for the support you give to your community and your contribution to the research ↘️ shorturl.at/ZzEp4
Slides includes picture of research logo and all researcher’s logos. Slide says: Thank you to all the participating organisations for the support you give to your community and your contribution to the research: Coventry Foodbank, Foleshill Community Centre, Foleshill Women;s Training, Kairos Women Working Together, Rethink Mental Illness, St Basils.
March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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To truly improve access to justice, our research shows we need to tackle the root causes of legal problems in marginalised communities, and support people to get help at the earliest opportunity ↘️ shorturl.at/ZzEp4
Researchers logos at the top of the graphic. We need to tackle the root cause of unmet legal needs and help people to access support by: reducing systemic drivers of legal need, developing local, collaborative rights-based cultures, building community legal capability and building an ecosystem of legal support.”
March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Trusted community organisations made all the difference. The people most likely to get legal help were those who had support from someone they already trusted—like a community group.The orgs helped people recognise when they had a legal problem & take steps to deal with it↘️https://shorturl.at/ZzEp4
Picture of research paper. Bullet points say, “Trusted intermediaries make all the difference and help people access advice. Quote “The only people I have to turn to are the people here, where regularly I come here and I’ll be moaning about one thing or another. But I find that they don’t judge me. If I want to moan, I can moan. If I want to cry, I can cry.” Researchers logos at bottom.
March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Levels of legal knowledge were very low. Few had the ability to identify legal issues. When participants did not take any action, this was partially a consequence of not recognising the problem. Many also struggled with the digital skills and confidence needed to take action ↘️ shorturl.at/ZzEp4
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March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Handling things alone was also common. Participants described taking practical steps to improve the situation, but usually without taking advantage of available rights. This resulted in unnecessarily long struggles to solve the problem and outcomes that fell short ↘️ shorturl.at/ZzEp4
Picture of research paper and researcher’s logos. Slide reads “Many people tried to handle things on their own. ey searched for information, made repeated applications, and tried to negotiate or complain—doing everything they could to fix the problem.But without knowing their rights or getting the right support, their efforts often fell short. This led to long, exhausting struggles and outcomes that didn’t reflect what they were actually entitled to.
March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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People often don’t take action because they take the word of more powerful actors. Without support, problems spiralled & pushed people into desperate situations. Often, they had no choice but to focus on surviving day to day or dealing with the most pressing problem ↘️https://shorturl.at/ZzEp4
Picture of the research paper. Quote “The people that we are seeing are firefighting, their main priority is to get through the day with food,” from Coventry Foodbank. Bullet point says, “Multiple systemic issues and barriers created legal problems or made them worse,” with examples like hostile attitudes, misinformation, and delays. Researchers logos at bottom.
March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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It highlighted that people experience complex clusters of problems. 35 participants experienced more than 130 legal problems between them (4-6 each).The most common were welfare benefits & housing. Clusters were linked to poverty, disability, changes in health & family breakdown ↘️ shorturl.at/ZzEp4
Picture of the research paper. Quote “Problems kept happening, coming from nowhere. I don’t know why.’ Bullet points say,”When legal problems hit, they rarely come alone. People were dealing with multiple, connected challenges, in clusters of 4-6 interrelated problems in 3 years or less.” Researchers logos at bottom of graphic.
March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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New research from Advicenow, Warwick Law School and Central England Law Centre, funded by Nuffield Foundation, explores the need for people facing everyday legal problems to access early and timely support ↘️ shorturl.at/ZzEp4
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March 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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We're Advicenow! We equip individuals & communities to tackle legal problems with easy-to-use guides, self-help tools, education & training. We research what works & collaborate with others to increase access to justice. Follow us for clear, practical help with everyday legal issues.
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March 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM