Providing quality, free face-to-face legal advice is an essential part of how we support the community. We have an excellent record assisting people in matters relating to housing, employment and welfare benefits. On this page you can find all the latest news relating to our services.
Under GMLC’s new partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Pro Bono Community (PBC), 16 law students will assist our clients in applying for disability benefits. All of these students have successfully…
Mr S came to GMLC when he was fighting two battles relating to his benefits. He has long term mental health conditions and was previously in receipt of the Disabled…
We are pleased to announce that Platt Halpern Solicitors will be providing free Housing Advice at Greater Manchester Law Centre to the residents of Greater Manchester. First session: Friday 17th November…
This is the second in a series of snapshots from our Annual Report, which was presented at our AGM 28th September 2017. In this section on Services and Case Studies,…
PIP Claim Victory Sue* applied for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), as she has severe mobility difficulties. When she came to GMLC, she was receiving insufficient support, because she had not…
Universal Credit is a new benefit which replaces Income Support, Income Based Employment Support Allowance, Income Based Jobseekers Allowance, Tax Credits and Housing Benefit with a single monthly payment. This…
If you were at the Manchester Arena and have been affected by the attack on Monday 22nd May 2017, Manchester Law Society can help you get free legal advice and…
People are facing greater and greater hardship as a result of cuts in benefits, homelessness, uncertainty at work, and escalating racism. Legal Aid – which is an essential part of…
We have now launched a by-appointment only service to help with PIP Form completions and PIP Appeals.
Every Monday, we provide appointments to assist you on filling in ESA50 forms. An ESA50 form is a document that lets the DWP know about how your illness or disability…