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Advicenow, Roma Support Group and Centre for Child & Family Justice submit evidence to the Child Poverty Taskforce
In February 2025, Roma Support Group, Advicenow and Centre for Child & Family Justice submitted evidence to the Child Poverty Taskforce.
Join the Advicenow Team!
We're currently recruiting for three exciting roles at Advicenow: Head of Migrants Rights Programme Trustee Treasurer
Important new research published: Understanding local legal needs - Early intervention and the ecosystem of legal support
Our latest report presents the findings of a collaborative research project between the University of Warwick School of Law, Central England Law Centre, and Advicenow. March 2025
Understanding local legal needs - Early intervention and the ecosystem of legal support
This research contributes fresh evidence to inform early intervention and public legal education strategies to support access to justice for marginalised communities. March 2025
Sign up for our Dealing with section 21 evictions workshops
We are running three standalone workshops on how to deal with Section 21 evictions as we anticipate there may be an increase in the use of this legislation before the Renters Rights bill comes into effect and abolishes this type of eviction.
Sign up for our course on housing rights for care leavers
Advicenow are running a free online housing rights course for organisations across England which support care leavers in securing their housing rights. The programme will be delivered online and is funded by the Britford Bridge Trust.
Housing rights course on private renting
The course gives participants the basic knowledge and skills they need to deal with key housing issues in privately rented accommodation. 10th, 11th, 17th & 18th February 2025, 10am to 12pm, online
Come to us in a peaceful way - Roma report launch webinar
You are invited to our webinar, where we will launch our report to improve Roma families experiences with social care services. January 2025
Evidence submitted as part of the Education Committee’s inquiry into children’s social care sector in England
Advicenow (formerly Law for Life) and Roma Support Group submitted evidence in September 2024 and updated this in January 2025.
New website, new name
You will notice we look different today! December 2024
Using personalised legal support tools to help benefits claimants challenge decisions
Our evaluation of our digital tools shows that 90% of people who used our tools and guides had their decision changed. They increased people's ability to resolve their issues, so reducing stress. December 2024
New guide on Universal Credit overpayments
Our brand new guide can help claimants facing a Universal Credit overpayment who cannot get support from an advice agency. October 2024
Research report - Roma families’ experiences with children’s services
New research report about Roma families’ experiences with children’s services by Law For Life, Anglia Ruskin and Lancaster University.
A warm welcome to Fiona Edwards, our new chair of the Trustee Board!
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Fiona Edwards as the new Chair of the Board at Law for Life. June 2024
Come to us in a peaceful way
Improving experiences of Roma families with children’s services in England
Legal support for litigants in person Affordable Advice research report
Our evaluation of our service shows that providing low-cost, unbundled legal advice for divorce increases confidence in decision-making, and helps people make their case better. January 2024
