Advice Services available to students

There are two advice services available to students through the Unipol Accommodation Bureau. These services are available free of charge (subject to eligibilty criteria) to students in Nottingham. All appointments must be booked in advance by contacting the Accommodation Bureau on the details below or in person:

Phone - 0115 846 8599
e-mailing - info@nottingham.unipol.org.uk

Police

Tuesday 11am - 12 noon
Venue - Unipol Accommodation Bureau, University Park

PC Nick Barrett is available for students to contact him with any questions or issues concerning:

crime prevention
burglary
personal safety issues
general advice about Police matters and any other police related information

You can also contact PC Barrett directly on his mobile on 07792 437 363 if you would like to speak to him concerning any issues related to crime or personal safety

Solicitors

Wednesday 2pm to 4pm
Venue - Alternates between Unipol Accommodation Bureau on University of Nottingham Park and the offices of French and Co Solicitors at 6 Derby Terrace (nr Canning Circus), NG7 1ND

A legal advice session is provided by French and Co, a firm of solicitors in Nottingham with experience in a range of housing law areas including:

harassment by your landlord
anti social behaviour issues
repair problems
return of deposits
unsuitable accommodation
contractual issues
any problems relating to your tenancy or housing law

French and Co hold a franchise from the Legal Services Commission to provide advice under the Legal Help Scheme. Most students will qualify for the scheme. If you qualify for the scheme their advice will be free to you. If you do not qualify, French and Co can advise you but you will be charged for the advice.

To qualify for free assistance under the Legal Help Scheme students need to provide documentary proof that that they are on a low income dated in the month before their appointment. Staff in the Accommodation Bureau will take you through the documentation you need to bring to your appointment to demonstrate that you are eligible. If you are unsure about your eligibility, please either contact the Accommodation Bureau for more advice or visit the Community Legal Advice website which has a calculator that will tell you if you are eligible:-

http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/en/legalaid/calculator.jsp