Agree/disagree (e.g. stand up if you think it’s urgent; sit down if not)
Tutor: matters likely to require urgent advice are underlined.
| 1. | Jason lives in a flat on the sixth floor of a tower block. The intercom system hasn’t been working for a month and the landlord has not repaired it. |
| 2. | Anna is Polish. She has recently lost her job. She has tried to claim Jobseeker’s Allowance but been refused. She has no money. |
| 3. | (1) Ibrahim was dismissed from his job about 10 weeks ago. He wants to make a claim for unfair dismissal. |
| 4. | Tony wants to sponsor his sister to come to the U.K. from Guyana for a holiday. |
| 5. | Sharon’s father has recently been diagnosed as suffering from dementia and she wants some advice about claiming Attendance Allowance and what help she can get if she eventually gives up work to look after him. |
| 6. | Sunita’s fiancé lives in India. The wedding is planned for 6 months’ time and she wants advice on how to apply for entry clearance for him to come to the U.K. |
| 7. | Hassan and his family have recently been re-housed after living in temporary accommodation. They have no cooker or beds for the children. Hassan wants help to make an application for a Community Care Grant. |
| 8. | Steve rents his flat from Eastminster Borough Council. He has not been able to pay the rent since he lost his job 2 months ago and he has a court hearing in a week’s time. |
| 9. | Amina has had a letter from saying that she has been overpaid Tax Credits and asking her to repay the money by xxx (a date 2 months hence). |
| 10. | Florence’s application for asylum in the U.K. has been refused and she has until next Monday to submit an appeal. |
1. Approaching 3 month deadline for appeal to the Employment Tribunal
