LawWorks - Welfare benefits

Welfare Benefits - The Forecast Ahead

shivani.clancy@lawworks.org.uk — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 10:58:59 +0000

This training video provides an overview of recent developments in welfare benefits, including Universal Credit managed migration, forthcoming changes under the Universal Credit Act 2025 and key updates from the Autumn Budget.

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

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Pro Bono Opportunity with St James Legal Advice Centre CIO

rebecca.howell@lawworks.org.uk — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:06:00 +0000

St James Legal Advice Centre (SJLAC) has been providing free legal advice in Haringey (Muswell Hill, Colney Hatch and Wood Green) for over 20 years. During that time their pro bono clinics have helped thousands of people with their justice problems – housing, consumer rights, benefits claims, family issues, employment rights; empowering clients to understand their legal rights. Legal aid is now rarely available for these types of issues and so SJLAC’s work is vital in helping to address this ‘justice gap’. SJLAC are made up of a dedicated team of volunteer solicitors, barristers, trainees and law students.

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LawWorks Training- Welfare Benefits: the Forecast Ahead

suzy.mcgarrity@lawworks.org.uk — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:44:00 +0000

This session will explore the upcoming changes in Welfare Benefits in 2026.

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Pathway Legal Clinic

Anonymous — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:12:46 +0000

Email

advice@pembrokeshirecaresociety.org.uk

Summary of Service

Summary of service: The Pathway Legal Clinic adds once monthly family and child law advice to Pathway's existing offer of employment and housing advice which is provided 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday. Email for further details and an appointment.

Region

Wales

Clinic website

https://www.pathpembrokeshire.co.uk/

Clinic phone number

01437 805380

Clinic area of law

Child

Civil Litigation

Consumer

Contract

Debt and insolvency

Domestic Violence

Employment

Family

Housing

Property

Welfare benefits

Opening Times

Mondays to Thursdays from 09.00-17.00 Fridays from 0900- 16.30

Address line 1

7 Picton PLace

Town/City

Haverfordwest

Postcode

SA61 2LE

Who can access this clinic?

Residents of Pembrokeshire

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Written Advice

Casework

Representation

Form Filling

Initial Advice

You can access the service in the following way(s)

Appointment

Drop In

Telephone

Online

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-4.9664618 51.8024593)

Catchment

Local

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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COVID-19 Clinic

WCLAC West Cornwall Legal Advice Centre

Anonymous — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 08:59:06 +0000

Email

wclac@trelya.com

Summary of Service

Drop in or by appointment or on line or by telephone advice and assistance and where appropriate representation for all those needing help in respect of the areas of law that the Centre covers.

Region

South West

Clinic website

https://www.wclac.com/

Clinic phone number

0173633485

Clinic area of law

Child

Civil Litigation

Community Care

Consumer

Contract

Crime

Domestic Violence

Education

Employment

Family

Health and Safety

Housing

Insurance

Property

Tort

Welfare benefits

Wills and probate

Opening Times

Every Thursday 5.30pm-7pm

Address line 1

Trelya

Address line 2

The Lescudjack Centre

Town/City

Penzance

Postcode

TR18 3PE

Who can access this clinic?

No restrictions.

Information about accessibility

Entry level smooth; Wheelchair access. Lift to all floors. Disabled toilet facilities with hoists etc. Adult and baby changing

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Written Advice

Casework

Initial Advice

You can access the service in the following way(s)

Appointment

Drop In

Telephone

Online

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-5.5390675 50.1259723)

Catchment

Local

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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COVID-19 Clinic

Cotgrave Advice Centre

Anonymous — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:12:45 +0000

Email

cotgraveadvicecentre@gmail.com

Summary of Service

The Cotgrave Advice Centre offers assistance to Rushcliffe residents only on matters such as housing, welfare benefits, consumer issues, debt and employment. Appointments with Solicitors and/or Legal Executives are available on the first Thursday of each month and can be pre-booked by contacting the Centre directly.

Region

East Midlands

Clinic website

https://cotgraveadvicecentre.org.uk/

Clinic area of law

Child

Consumer

Family

Housing

Welfare benefits

Wills and probate

Opening Times

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 12 noon Legal Advisors visit on the first Thursday of every month. NB: Strictly residents of Rushcliffe only

Address line 1

Cotgrave Advice Centre

Address line 2

All Saints' Church

Address line 3

Plumtree Road

Town/City

Cotgrave

Postcode

NG12 3HT

Who can access this clinic?

Residents of Rushcliffe Only.

Information about accessibility

The Church is accessed via a slope so is wheelchair accessible.

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Form Filling

Initial Advice

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-1.0450516 52.9108234)

Catchment

Local

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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COVID-19 Clinic

BPP Welfare Rights Clinic (Leeds)

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:12:45 +0000

Email

blac@bpp.com

Summary of Service

After making initial contact with the Clinic you will be contacted by a student volunteer who will take the full details of your matter. These details will then be reviewed by a solicitor who will confirm whether it is a matter we can assist with. If we are able to assist you we will contact you to arrange an appointment, which will normally be on a Monday afternoon or Thursday evening. If we cannot assist in your matter we will signpost you to other services who may be able to help. During the initial appointment you will speak with two student volunteers who will take the full details of your matter. They will draft a letter of advice under supervision which will be provided to you within two weeks of your appointment. Depending on student availability we may also be able to offer additional services, such as drafting mandatory reconsideration requests and representation at appeal hearings.

Region

Yorkshire

Clinic website

https://probono.bppuniversity.ac.uk/blog/projects/do-you-need-help-with-a-welfare-benefit-appeal-or-another-welfare-rights-issue/

Clinic phone number

0330 0 603 444

Clinic area of law

Welfare benefits

Opening Times

Clinic appointments take place on a fortnightly basis: Monday afternoons and Thursday evenings. It is possible to take on appointments at other dates/times.

Address line 1

BPP Law School

Address line 2

Whitehall 2

Address line 3

Whitehall Quays

Town/City

Leeds

Postcode

LS1 4HR

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Written Advice

Representation

Initial Advice

You can access the service in the following way(s)

Appointment

Telephone

Online

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-1.5520643 53.7955682)

Catchment

All England & Wales

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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BPP Welfare Rights Clinic (Manchester)

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:12:45 +0000

Email

blac@bpp.com

Summary of Service

Region

North West

Clinic website

https://probono.bppuniversity.ac.uk/blog/projects/do-you-need-help-with-a-welfare-benefit-appeal-or-another-welfare-rights-issue/

Clinic phone number

0330 0 603 444

Clinic area of law

Welfare benefits

Opening Times

Clinic appointments take place on a fortnightly basis: Monday afternoons and Thursday evenings. It is possible to take on appointments at other dates/times.

Address line 1

BPP University

Address line 2

St James Building

Address line 3

79 Oxford Street

Town/City

Manchester

Postcode

M1 6FQ

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Written Advice

Representation

Initial Advice

You can access the service in the following way(s)

Appointment

Telephone

Online

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-2.2414016 53.4755863)

Catchment

All England & Wales

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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COVID-19 Clinic

BPP Welfare Rights Clinic (Birmingham)

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:42:45 +0000

Email

blac@bpp.com

Summary of Service

Region

West Midlands

Clinic website

https://probono.bppuniversity.ac.uk/blog/projects/do-you-need-help-with-a-welfare-benefit-appeal-or-another-welfare-rights-issue/

Clinic phone number

0330 0 603 444

Clinic area of law

Welfare benefits

Opening Times

Clinic appointments take place on a fortnightly basis: Monday afternoons and Thursday evenings. It is possible to take on appointments at other dates/times.

Address line 1

BPP University

Address line 2

32-34 Colmore Circus Queensway

Town/City

Birmingham

Postcode

B4 6BN

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Written Advice

Representation

Initial Advice

You can access the service in the following way(s)

Appointment

Telephone

Online

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-1.8954961 52.4830988)

Catchment

All England & Wales

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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COVID-19 Clinic

City Community Legal Advice Centre PIP Form Filling Service

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:42:45 +0000

Email

clac@city.ac.uk

Summary of Service

To access our service you must first have requested the PIP form which you can obtain by calling one of the numbers below. We cannot make this call for you. To obtain a PIP claim form you can call the following numbers: Telephone: 0800 917 2222 Textphone: 0800 917 7777 Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 917 2222 British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet Calling from abroad: +44 191 218 7766 Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Find out about call charges Trained student advisers work under the supervision of a qualified specialist lawyer to assist clients to make their PIP application. Once your form has been finalised by the supervisor we take a copy for our files, and give you the original so that you can send it to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Region

Greater London

Clinic website

https://www.city.ac.uk/clac/

Clinic phone number

02070405414

Clinic area of law

Welfare benefits

Opening Times

We are open Monday to Friday in term time. Outside of university term time we provide referral information by email. Please note we have way more clients approaching us than we can help. We do our best with the resources we have to get back to clients with information about alternative sources of help if we cannot offer you an appointment, but it is not always possible. You can access the service in the following ways: To make a request for free legal advice you can fill in our online form below, or call us and leave a message. You can also send us an email and you will receive information about our service. 020 7040 5414 (24 hours answerphone we will call you back within a couple of days) Email: clac@city.ac.uk Fill in the online form here: www.city.ac.uk/clac

Address line 1

City Law School Building

Address line 2

165 Goswell Road

Town/City

London

Postcode

EC1V 7HD

Who can access this clinic?

Greater London generally. We offer in person appointments for form filling in 2-3 hour appointments which ensures you have the best chance to be successful in your PIP claim. Of course if a client needs reasonable adjustments to enable them to attend the appointment we can offer a telephone or online service instead.

Information about accessibility

Ground floor disabled access available.

This clinic offers the following service(s)

Form Filling

Initial Advice

You can access the service in the following way(s)

Appointment

Telephone

Online

Clinic Geolocation

POINT (-0.1008105 51.5273873)

Phase

Active

Part of LC Network?

Yes

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