Representative for small claims ??

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I may need to take a builder to small claims who has botched my electrics big time. I'm hopeful it can be settled but need to prepare incase. If I do have to go down this route can I choose a representative to act on my behalf and go to court etc?

Small claims forms and procedure are designed so that claimants shouldn't really need a representative, generally.
You could ask at a Citizens Advice Bureau or Law Centre. Volunteers at law centres can be of variable quality, some brilliant, some not much good at all.

Have you started filling in the claim form? It should be quite straightforward.

No not yet , it does seem straight forward yes. I was wondering about a representitive as if there is a hearing I really don't want to go, I have terrible anxiety and panic attacks you see and am worrying about it already!

Perhaps talk to someone at a local law centre?
Explain the situation to them? There are organisations like the Free Representation Unit where trained representatives represent claimants at social security and (I think) employment tribunals. I don't think that they do small claims hearings, but it might be that if you contact such an organisation then they could help to put you in contact with a representative. (That's possibly a far cry, but maybe worth thinking about?)
Also, though, don't be put off filling in a form and starting the procedure. There are several stages to go through before a hearing and it may be that you will be paid what you are owed before it comes to an actual hearing.
Also, my understanding is that court staff are well aware that litigants in person are often very nervous and therefore they're used to being quite supportive.

Thankyou all