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 Advice Services 

Immigration Advice & Holistic Social Welfare Support

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Supportive Action

The Centre for Social Inclusion supports asylum seekers, refugees, migrants, low-income families, disabled people, carers and older adults to understand their options, complete applications, challenge unfair decisions and access the services they need. 

 

We provide vital guidance for vulnerable groups, ensuring everyone can access their rights and receive the support they need to thrive.

Elderly Support

Dedicated social welfare assistance and holistic care for older adults to navigate health social services and access community resources.

Disability Support

Helping disabled people and carers access essential benefits, understand their rights, and challenge decisions that affect their welfare.

Refugee Inclusion

Helping refugees and asylum seekers integrate through expert immigration advice, language support, and access to essential social services.

Immigration Advice

Qualified advisors provide legal guidance on visas, asylum, and nationality, empowering migrants to build secure lives in our community.

 Immigration Advice & Casework 

Our immigration service is designed to help people regularise their stay, protect family life, access safe accommodation and move towards independence. We provide advice and casework up to Level 2,

accredited by the Immigration Advice Authority.

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  • Initial advice, information and guidance for asylum seekers, including help to access asylum support and accommodation
     

  • Human rights applications based on private life, family life and compassionate circumstances
     

  • Leave to Remain, Further Leave to Remain and Indefinite Leave to Remain applications
     

  • Further submissions for refused asylum seekers where fresh evidence is available
     

  • Applications and representations for fee waivers, Immigration Health Surcharge waivers and access to public funds where appropriate
     

  • Spouse, fiance(e), partner and family entry clearance applications
     

  • Applications for victims of domestic violence, trafficking or exploitation
     

  • EU Settlement Scheme applications for eligible EEA nationals and family members
     

  • Travel documents, replacement immigration documents and British citizenship applications
     

  • Appeals and tribunal preparation, including evidence bundles and representations providers and anyone you care for.

Social Welfare & Community Support

We help people on low income, people affected by illness or disability, carers, families and older adults to maximise income, complete complex benefit forms and challenge incorrect decisions

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  • Universal Credit, including housing costs, child elements, childcare costs, carers element and health-related elements
     

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children and Attendance Allowance for older adults
     

  • Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and help with health costs
     

  • Child Benefit and Carer’s Allowance claims, including support to understand eligibility and evidence requirements
     

  • Benefit payment checks, benefit-cap advice, mandatory reconsiderations and First-tier Tribunal appeals
     

  • Digital support to create and manage online accounts, upload evidence and respond to official messages
     

  • Money management support and safe signposting for domestic abuse, homelessness, safeguarding and specialist services

How We Can Help?

We help people on low income, people affected by illness or disability, carers, families and older adults to maximise income, complete complex benefit forms and challenge incorrect decisions

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  • Universal Credit, including housing costs, child elements, childcare costs, carers element and health-related elements
     

  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children and Attendance Allowance for older adults
     

  • Employment and Support Allowance, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction and help with health costs
     

  • Child Benefit and Carer’s Allowance claims, including support to understand eligibility and evidence requirements
     

  • Benefit payment checks, benefit-cap advice, mandatory reconsiderations and First-tier Tribunal appeals
     

  • Digital support to create and manage online accounts, upload evidence and respond to official messages
     

  • Money management support and safe signposting for domestic abuse, homelessness, safeguarding and specialist services

What to Bring to an Appointment

Bringing the correct documents helps us advise you accurately and avoids delays.

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  • Proof of identity, immigration status and National Insurance number
     

  • Recent letters from the Home Office, DWP, HMRC, local authority, tribunal or court
     

  • Bank statements for all accounts, usually covering the last 3 to 6 months
     

  • Proof of income, savings, benefits, wages, pension, rent, mortgage or service charges
     

  • Tenancy agreement, council tax bill, utility bills and proof of address
     

  • Medical evidence, medication lists, hospital letters, care plans, school reports or EHCP documents where relevant
     

  • Details of household members, dependants, carers, childcare providers and anyone you care for.

Request a Consultation

Please complete our enquiry form below and we will aim to contact you within 5 working days with an appointment.

 

You can drop-in to the Centre of Social Inclusion on Tuesdays and Fridays, between 10:00am to 5:00pm and are advised to bring your key documents where possible.

We are located in Community House, 311 Fore Street, Edmonton, London N9 0PZ.

 

For urgent homelessness, domestic abuse, safeguarding or emergency medical issues, please contact the relevant emergency or local authority service immediately.

Useful Links

​Immigration Advice Authority - check an adviser or organisation
GOV.UK - find a registered immigration adviser
GOV.UK - asylum support
GOV.UK - immigration rules
GOV.UK - visa fee waiver
GOV.UK - apply for British citizenship
GOV.UK - EU Settlement Scheme
GOV.UK - check benefits and financial support
GOV.UK - Universal Credit
GOV.UK - Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
GOV.UK - Disability Living Allowance for children
GOV.UK - Attendance Allowance
GOV.UK - Child Benefit
GOV.UK - Carer’s Allowance
GOV.UK - check State Pension age
GOV.UK - appeal a benefit decision

Website Disclaimer

Information on this page is general information only and is not a substitute for tailored legal or welfare advice.

Immigration and welfare rules change frequently.

Please seek advice before making an application, missing a deadline, withdrawing a claim or challenging a decision.

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