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| ACEG | |
| This is a website for practitioners. The Association for Careers Education and Guidance website includes news, online resources and links to other sites. | |
| Website: | www.aceg.org.uk |
| Aimhigher Derbyshire | |
| This is a website for young people. The Aimhigher Derbyshire website provides local information and advice about HE. | |
| Website: |
www.aimhigher.ac.uk/sites/derbyshire_holding_ site/i_am_a_young_person/index.cfm |
| BBC Bitesize | |
| This is a website for young people. The BBC schools website offers help with revising for your Key Stage 3 tests and GCSEs. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/schools/revision |
| BBC Schools - parents | |
| This is a website for parents. It has tips on how you can help your child and information about homework clubs. | |
| Website: |
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/parents/work/secondary/ homework/homework_help.shtml |
| Careersoft | |
| This is a website for practitioners. Careersoft are a guidance software provider. Their website has details of the software programs available. | |
| Website: | www.careersoft.co.uk |
| Cascaid | |
| This is a website for practitioners. Cascaid are a guidance software provider. Their website has details of the software programs available. | |
| Website: | www.cascaid.co.uk |
| Childline | |
| This is a website and helpline for young people. It offers advice on revision and how to beat exam stress. | |
| Website: |
www.childline.org.uk/Explore/SchoolCollege/Pa ges/HomeworkExams.aspx |
| Helpline: | 0800 1111 |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| CRAC | |
| This is a website for practitioners. The National Institute of Careers Education and Counselling website includes publications, research and development, staff development and links to other sites. | |
| Website: | www.crac.org.uk/323/NICEC.html |
| CSkills | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about the Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment. | |
| Website: | www.cbediploma.co.uk/students/index.aspx |
| DCSF - trends | |
| This is a website for practitioners. It has statistical information on education and skills. | |
| Website: | www.dcsf.gov.uk/trends/ |
| Derbyshire and Derby City Parent Partnership | |
| This is a helpline for parents. It is a Local Parent Partnership service offering information, advice and support for parents of children and young people who have been excluded from school or have special educational needs. | |
| Helpline: | 01629 533 660 or 01332 641 414 |
| Direct.gov - attending school | |
| This is a website for parents. It has information about school attendance and absence. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/YourChildsWelfareAtSchool/DG_066966 |
| Direct.gov - benefits of higher education | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information on the benefits of Higher Education. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - Clearing | |
| This is a website for young people. It has more information about going through Clearing. | |
| Website: |
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearn ing/UniversityAndHigherEducation/ApplyingForAHigherEducationCourse/DG_10013340 |
| Direct.gov - coursework | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information and advice on how to go about doing your coursework. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14T o19/Courseworkandexams/DG_066228 |
| Direct.gov - Diplomas | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about the new Diplomas. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas |
| Direct.gov - financial help | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information on money for transport, dance and drama awards, studying away from home, childcare and extra support when you need it. | |
| Website: | moneytolearn.direct.gov.uk |
| Direct.gov - going to university or college | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers advice on starting at a university or college. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/LifeAtUniversityOrCollege/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - HE qualifications | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about higher education qualifications. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/DecidingWhereToStudy/DG_4016991 |
| Direct.gov - helping your child | |
| This is a website for parents. It has information about how to help with homework, coursework and revision. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/HelpingYourChildToLearn/DG_4016914 |
| Direct.gov - homework | |
| This is a website for parents. It offers advice on how much homework your son or daughter should be doing. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/SchoolLife/DG_179508 |
| Direct.gov - national curriculum | |
| Information about what your teenager has to study at school. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Schoolslearninga nddevelopment/ExamsTestsAndTheCurriculum/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - parents | |
| This is a website for parents. It offers advice on education and learning for children with special needs. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - qualifications explained | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. This section of the DirectGov website has lots of information about qualifications and how they compare. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Qua lificationsExplained |
| Direct.gov - rights for disabled people | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers information about rights in learning for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Education AndTraining/DG_4001076 |
| Direct.gov - student life | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about HE and student life. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - studying abroad | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about studying at a university abroad. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/BritonsLivingAbroad/Educ ationAndJobs/DG_071571 |
| Equality and human rights | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information and advice about equal opportunities in learning. | |
| Website: | www.equalityhumanrights.com |
| Erasmus | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers information and support on studying part of your course abroad and foreign exchange programmes. | |
| Website: | www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus |
| E-skills | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information from the sector skillls council about the IT Diploma. | |
| Website: |
www.e-skills.com/education/enriching-the-curr iculum/diploma-in-it/ |
| Fast Tomato | |
| This is a website for practitioners and young people. It is an interactive website that some schools use to help students plan their career and their next step. | |
| Website: | www.fasttomato.com |
| Fulbright Commission | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about opportunities to study in the USA. | |
| Website: |
www.fulbright.co.uk/study-in-the-us/undergrad uate-study |
| Gap Year | |
| This is a website for young people. It includes details of gap year jobs, volunteering, transport, visas and more. | |
| Website: | www.gapyear.com |
| Go Gap Year | |
| This is a website for young people. It has essential advice for gap year travellers. | |
| Website: | www.gogapyear.com |
| Hairdressing and Beauty Industry Authority | |
| This is a website for practitioners. HABIA is a standards setting body for the hair, beauty, nails and spa industries. It acts as a central point of contact for careers and pathway information. | |
| Website: | www.habia.org |
| Homework Elephant | |
| This is a website for young people. It has links to different resources to use for homework. | |
| Website: | www.homeworkelephant.co.uk |
| Hot Courses | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers information about life and learning after 16. | |
| Website: | www.hcstuff.com |
| ICG | |
| This is a website for practitioners. The Institute of Careers Guidance website includes news, job vacancies, becoming a careers adviser, policy case studies and links to other sites. | |
| Website: | www.icg-uk.org |
| J Weston Trust | |
| This is a website for young people. It has details of grants available to 11 - 25 year olds living in Duffield and S.W. Derbyshire (see site for map) both for individuals or community groups to pursue career or personal development ideas. | |
| Website: | www.jwestontrust.co.uk |
| Lattitude | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information on worldwide volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.lattitude.org.uk |
| Miss Your Mum | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers advice for students and people leaving home on renting, money, rights, health, safety and help in a crisis. | |
| Website: | www.missyourmum.com |
| National Apprenticeship Service | |
| This is a website for young people. You can use the site for general information on Apprenticeships and applying for an Apprenticeship. | |
| Website: | www.apprenticeships.org.uk |
| National Extension College | |
| This is a website for young people. It lists accredited distance learning courses. | |
| Website: | www.nec.ac.uk |
| National Union of Students (NUS) | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers information about student life including housing advice and how to get a student union card. | |
| Website: | www.nus.org.uk |
| Not going to uni | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information to help you make informed decisions about your future by showing the opportunities that exist outside of university. Practitioners can find free downloadable lesson plans, as well as other free resources. | |
| Website: | www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/ |
| Open College for the Arts | |
| This is a website for young people. It lists distance learning courses in art and design. | |
| Website: | www.oca-uk.com |
| Open University | |
| This is a website for young people. It lists distance learning higher education courses. | |
| Website: | www.open.ac.uk |
| People 1st | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers information about the Diploma in Hospitality. | |
| Website: | www.hospitalitydiploma.co.uk/learners/ |
| Prospects | |
| This is a website for young people. Find out what you could do after your degree. | |
| Website: | www.prospects.ac.uk |
| Push | |
| This is a website for young people. It is an independent guide to student life and useful facts about each university. | |
| Website: | www.push.co.uk |
| QCDA | |
| This is a website for practitioners. It has guidance on careers education and its relationship with PHSE and work related learning. | |
| Website: | www.qcda.org.uk |
| Routes Ahead | |
| This is a website for young people and parents. It has information about courses, Apprenticeships and other learning opportunities in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.routes-ahead.org |
| Skill | |
| This is a website and helpline for young people. It offers disabled people information on looking for work and going to university. | |
| Website: | www.skill.org.uk/youth |
| Helpline: | 0800 328 5050 or text 07786 208 028 |
| Skillset | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about the Diploma in Creative and Media. | |
| Website: | www.skillset.org/qualifications/diploma/ |
| Student Finance | |
| A website for young people. It has information for students who want to go into HE plus information on the financial support available to students with disabilities. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.htm |
| Student Loans Company | |
| This is a website for young people. It has lots of key information about student loans. | |
| Website: | www.slc.co.uk |
| UCAS | |
| This is a website for young people. UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications of full-time applicants to higher education in the UK. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.com |
| Helpline: | 0870 112 2211 |
| UCAS - parents | |
| This is a website for parents. It offers support for parents of students going into higher education. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.com/parents |
| UCAS Stamford Test | |
| This is a website for young people. It has ideas about what subjects to study. | |
| Website: |
www.ucas.ac.uk/students/beforeyouapply/whatto study/stamfordtest |
| UCAS student advice | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about being a student. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.ac.uk/beforeyougo |
| UKCISA | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information and advice about studying abraod including sources of funding and links to country-specific websites. | |
| Website: |
http://www.ukcosa.org.uk/student/ukstudent/in dex.php |
| You go further | |
| This is a website for young people. It has online forums and information about going to university. | |
| Website: | www.yougofurther.co.uk |
| Your future - East Midlands | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has details of higher education courses in the East Midlands. | |
| Website: | www.yourfuture-eastmidlands.co.uk |
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Free time |
| Arts Derbyshire | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about arts groups and events across Derby City and Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.artsderbyshire.org.uk |
| BBC Blast | |
| This is a website for young people interested in the creative industries. Get inspired, discover new talents and sharpen your creative skills with great content on Blast Online, Blast on Tour and Blast TV. Take part in free workshops, upload and discuss your creations and enter competitions to work with big-name talent. You can also get the chance to go behind the scenes in the creative industries and apply to take part in loads of innovative projects, work experience and creative placements.experts that you can contact through message boards. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/blast |
| Community Action Derby | |
| This is a website for anyone. CAD support, develop and represent voluntary and community organisations. Log on to their website to find out more about the services they offer, volunteering opportunities, latest news and much more. | |
| Website: | www.cvsderby.co.uk |
| Helpline: | 01332 346266 |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| Derby City Council - leisure centres | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find details of all the leisure centres located in Derby City. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/leisureculture/sports/sports facilities |
| Derby City Council - libraries | |
| This is a website for anyone. Find out what your local library has to offer. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/LeisureCulture/Libraries/?qs NavSetting=max |
| Derby City Council - youth service | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find details of all the youth clubs in Derby City. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/ChilldrenSchoolsFamilies/Ser vices/ServicesTeenagers/Derby+Youth+Centres.htm |
| Derby City Council - yp with disabilities | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find details of all the youth clubs in Derby City for young people with disabilities. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/ChilldrenSchoolsFamilies/Ser vices/ServicesTeenagers/Clubs+for+young+people+with+disabilities.htm |
| Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living | |
| This is a website for young people. Derbyshire Coalition for Inclusive Living's V project supports disabled young people aged 16 to 25 to volunteer. If you are disabled and need support to volunteer contact us for help. | |
| Website: |
http://www.dcil.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/v- project |
| Derbyshire County Council - libraries | |
| This is a website for anyone. Use this site to find your local library in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/find_ your_local_library/default.asp |
| Derbyshire County Council - youth service | |
| This is a website for young people. Derbyshire Youth Service offers a wide range of things to do and places to go for young people aged 11 to 19-years-old, all of which can be enjoyed out of school hours. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/education/youth_service |
| Derbyshire County Countil - leisure centres | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find the contact details for your local district council - you will need to contact these if you want to find out where your nearest leisure centre is. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/council_works/o ther_councils/district_and_boroughs/default.asp |
| Derbyshire Sport | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find details of local sports clubs in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshiresport.co.uk/club_support/defaul t.asp |
| Disability Sport Events | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information on opportunities in sport for people with disabilities. | |
| Website: | www.disabilitysport.org.uk/events.cfm |
| Do-it - volunteering made easy | |
| This is a website for anyone. Use this website to search a database of over 1,000,000 volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.do-it.org.uk |
| Duke of Edinburgh Awards | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about the Duke of Edinburgh's award scheme and how to get involved. | |
| Website: | www.dofe.org |
| English Federation of Disability Sport | |
| This is a website for anyone. The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is the national body responsible for developing sport for disabled people in England. | |
| Website: | www.efds.net |
| Fleet Arts | |
| This is a website for anyone. Fleet Arts are a locally based arts organisation. They help local groups develop arts projects. | |
| Website: | www.fleet-arts.org |
| Global Vision International | |
| This is a website for anyone. Global Vision International (GVI) runs responsible volunteering programs in over 40 countries around the world. | |
| Website: | www.gvi.co.uk |
| High Peak Arts | |
| This is a website for anyone. High Peak Community Arts is a multimedia and community arts outreach organisation. You'll find details of current projects that you can get involved with. | |
| Website: | www.highpeakarts.org |
| Kids Out | |
| This is a website for young people. KidsOut is dedicated to bringing fun and happiness into the lives of disabled young people, those that have a life-limiting illness, have special educational needs, have escaped domestic violence or come from difficult backgrounds. | |
| Website: | www.kidsout.org.uk/v2 |
| Meadowhall | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about the shops and events at the Sheffield shopping centre. | |
| Website: | www.meadowhall.co.uk/website |
| Moving On Up - free-time | |
| This is a website to help young people from ethnic minority communities to find out about transition. It is especially for young people with a learning disability. You'll find information on free-time activities, such as making friends, going out, holidays and getting around. | |
| Website: | www.movingonup.info/en/free-time/ |
| One For Us - leisure | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about activities to do in your free-time. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com/Leisure.23.0.html |
| Quad | |
| This is a website for anyone. The QUAD is a cinema, gallery and cafe bar. Log on to find out more about the QUAD, what's on and much more. | |
| Website: | www.derbyquad.co.uk |
| Source of the Peak | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about loads of activities and things to do in the High Peak area. | |
| Website: | www.sourceofthepeak.co.uk |
| St. John's Ambulance | |
| This is a website for anyone. Find out more about volunteering with St. John's Ambulance. | |
| Website: | www.sja.org.uk/sja/young-people.aspx |
| The Stuff | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about clubs, groups, events and support services in Derbyshire for young disabled people, aged 16 to 25. | |
| Website: | www.thestuff.org.uk |
| TooDoo | |
| This is a website for young people. TooDoo aims to make it easier for 11 to 19-year-olds to find out about things to do and places to go in Derbyshire. Find a new hobby and check out loads of things TooDoo near you. There's everything listed from gigs, sports, festivals and cinema listings. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/toodoo |
| vinspired | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about volunteering plus a searchable database of volunteering opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.vinspired.com |
| Voluntary work | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on local voluntary opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.do-it.org.uk |
| Westfield Derby | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about the shops and events at the Derby shopping centre. | |
| Website: | uk.westfield.com/derby/ |
| Whats on when | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find details of events taking place both in your area and worldwide. | |
| Website: | www.whatsonwhen.com |
| Young People's Trust | |
| This is a website for young people. The Young People's Trust for the Environment is a charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and the need for sustainability. You'll find fact sheets to download, as well as information about residential courses and holidays they are offering. | |
| Website: | www.yptenc.org.uk |
| Youth Information | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about topics such as sport, travel and leisure, as well as health, housing, relationships and more. | |
| Website: | www.youthinformation.com |
| Youth Music | |
| This is a website for young people. Youth Music provides children and young people with access to a wide range of music-making projects and activities. They support music projects, develop music programmes and provide music-making opportunities for young people across the country. | |
| Website: | www.youthmusic.org.uk |
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Housing |
| Citizens Advice | |
| This is a website for anyone. Free confidential and independent advice about benefits, redundancy, legal issues, equal opportunities and so on. | |
| Website: | www.adviceguide.org.uk |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| Derby Homefinder | |
| This is a website for anyone. Derby Homefinder aim to help you find an affordable home in Derby and to give you more choice in deciding where you would like to live. | |
| Website: | www.derbyhomefinder.org |
| Derby Homes | |
| This is a website for anyone. Derby Homes manage all of the council houses and estates in Derby City. Log on to their website for help to find a home, plus contact details for your local housing office. | |
| Website: | www.derbyhomes.org// |
| Derbyshire County Council - housing | |
| This is a website for anyone. If you are trying to find out about council houses, housing association homes or sheltered accomodation, you will need to contact the housing association for your area. You can find their details on this website. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Social_health/adult_car e_and_wellbeing/accommodation_and_housing/housing_choices/district_housing_contacts/default.asp |
| Derbyshire County Council - welfare rights | |
| This is a helpline for anyone who needs help and advice about benefits, debt or other money issues. The Welfare Rights Helpline is open 11am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 120 2985 |
| Derbyshire Social Services | |
| This is a helpline for practitioners. If you believe that any child is in danger ring the helpline and choose the option for urgent child protection calls. | |
| Helpline: | 08456 058 058 |
| DHA | |
| This is a helpline for anyone. Contact the DHA (formerly known as Derbyshire Housing Aid) helpline for information, advice and support with housing, homelessness, debt and benefits. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 287 850 |
| Direct.gov - council and housing associations | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about council and housing association homes. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Council andhousingassociationhomes/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - housing for disabled people | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about home and housing options for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/homeandho usingoptions/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - independent living | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about the financial support available for disabled people to help them live independently. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/financial support/esa/dg_10020535 |
| Housing Options | |
| This is a website for people with a learning disability. Housing Options is a housing advisory site for people with learning disabailities. You'll find information and resources about housing, support and money options. | |
| Website: | housingoptions.org.uk/easy_read/er_home.html |
| Mencap - home | |
| This is a website for young people with learning disabilities. You'll find information about housing on this website. | |
| Website: | mencap.org.uk/landing.asp?id=11 |
| Moving On Up - housing | |
| This is a website to help young people from ethnic minority communities to find out about transition. It is especially for young people with a learning disability. You'll find information on choosing a home, supported living and more. | |
| Website: | www.movingonup.info/en/housing/ |
| NACRO | |
| This is a website for anyone. NACRO work with the most disadvantaged people, offenders and those at risk of offending, to help them find positive alternatives to crime. NACRO Amber Valley and Erewash Floating Support helps people living in their own local authority or housing association flat or in lodgings. The service is designed to offer flexible support by providing home visits by a project worker who can offer information and support in a wide range of areas tailored to your needs. | |
| Website: | www.nacro.org.uk |
| One For Us - health | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about healthy living. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com |
| One For Us - housing | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about housing. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com/Housing.24.0.html |
| Shelter | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find housing advice on homelessness, eviction and repossession, housing benefit, renting and finding a place to live. | |
| Website: | www.shelter.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 800 4444 |
| South Derbyshire Home Finder | |
| This is a website for anyone. South Derbyshire Home Funder aim to help you find an affordable home in South Derbyshire and to give you more choice in deciding where you would like to live. | |
| Website: | www.southderbyshirehomefinder.org.uk |
| YMCA Derbyshire | |
| This is a website for anyone. YMCA Derbyshire provide supported accommodation for people who are homeless and vulnerable. | |
| Website: | www.ymcaderbyshire.org.uk |
| Youth Information | |
| This is a website for young people. The Narional Youth Agency provides information about housing as well as other topics. | |
| Website: | www.youthinformation.com |
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Money |
| Bursary Fund | |
| This is a website for everyone. It has information about the 16-19 Bursary Scheme including useful downloads and guides. | |
| Website: |
http://www.ypla.gov.uk/learnersupport/16-19-b ursary |
| Child Benefit | |
| This is a website for parents. It has information about qualifying for Child Benefits. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Chil dBenefitandChildTrustFund/Childbenefits/index.htm |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| Consumer Direct | |
| This website is suitable for anyone. It offers practical advice to consumers, including information about borrowing money, credit and store cards, hire purchase, loans and more. | |
| Website: | www.consumerdirect.gov.uk |
| Derby City Council - money advice | |
| This helpline offers free confidential advice to Derby City residents. The helpline can advise on different types of debt such as rent and mortgage arrears, credit card debts and bank loans. It is open Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and friday 8.30am to 4pm. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 643 405 |
| Derbyshire County Council - welfare rights | |
| This is a helpline for anyone who needs help and advice about benefits, debt or other money issues. The Welfare Rights Helpline is open 11am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 120 2985 |
| Direct.gov - Adult Learning Grant | |
| This is a website for learners aged 19 plus. You'll find information about the Adult Learning Grant - what is is, eligibility criteria and how to apply. The Learner Support Helpline is open 7am to 8pm. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/alg |
| Helpline: | 0800 121 8989 |
| Direct.gov - benefits and financial support | |
| This website is for anyone who needs information about benefits. Use this website to find out what you may be entitled to and how to apply. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - bursary scheme | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. If you are finding it financially difficult to study full-time at post-16, you might be able to apply for the new Bursary Scheme. | |
| Website: |
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearn ing/14To19/MoneyToLearn/EMA/DG_066955 |
| Direct.gov - Care to Learn | |
| This website is for young parents. If you're under 20 and want to carry on learning, Care to Learn can help pay for your childcare costs. Find out whether or not you're eligible and how to apply. The Learner Support Helpline is open 7am to 8pm. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/caretolearn |
| Helpline: | 0800 121 8989 |
| Direct.gov - Child Benefit | |
| This website is for parents and carers. You'll find information about Child Benefit - who qualifies for it, how much you will get and much more. The Child Benefit Helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxC reditsandChildBenefit/Childbenefits/index.htm |
| Helpline: | 0845 302 1444 |
| Direct.gov - council tax benefit | |
| This is a website for anyone wanting to find out more about the Council Tax benefit. Find out more about eligibility criteria and how to apply. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018923 |
| Direct.gov - direct payments | |
| This is a website for disabled people in receipt of social care services. Find out whether or not you can get direct payments, what you can and cannot use them for, and how to apply for them. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Financial Support/Introductiontofinancialsupport/DG_10016128 |
| Direct.gov - discretionary support funds | |
| This is a website for young people studying at sixth forms and colleges. If you are having trouble meeting the costs of participating in further education at your college or sixth form, Discretionary Support Funds might be one source of help. Find out here about eligibility criteria and how to apply. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Adu ltLearning/FinancialHelpForAdultLearners/DG_10033131 |
| Direct.gov - finance for disabled students | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information here about the range of financial support available for disabled students. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Education AndTraining/HigherEducation/DG_10035904 |
| Direct.gov - financial support | |
| This is a website for practitioners, parents, carers. It is a guide to the financial support available for disabled people. There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including benefits, tax credits, payments, grants and concessions. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Financial Support/DG_10020535 |
| Direct.gov - housing benefit | |
| This is a website for young people living independently, practitioners, parents and carers. You'll find information about housing benefit - what it is, who's eligible to receive it and how to apply. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018926 |
| Direct.gov - income support | |
| This is a website for anyone who needs to know more about claiming income support. You'll find information such as the eligibility criteria and how to make a claim. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Bene fitsTaxCreditsAndOtherSupport/On_a_low_income/DG_10018708 |
| Direct.gov - Student Finance England | |
| This is a website for young people. Use this website to apply for student finance online. You can also find out more about the types of finance available to new students, as well as information about repaying student loans. The Student Finance England Helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5.30pm. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni versityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/index.htm |
| Helpline: | 0845 300 50 90 |
| Direct.gov - tax and NI | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about paying income tax, National Insurance, repaying student loans and much more. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/TaxesA ndYou/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - Tax Credits | |
| This is a website for parents and carers. You'll find information here about who is eligible to claim tax credits and how to claim, as well as a tax credits calculator. The Tax Credits Helpline is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday 8am to 4pm. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/TaxC reditsandChildBenefit/TaxCredits/index.htm |
| Helpline: | 0845 300 3900 |
| Disability Support | |
| This is a website for young people with a disability or learning difficulty. It has information about Disability Living Allowances, Employment and Support Allowances and other benefits you might be able to claim. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Education AndTraining/HigherEducation/DG_4000896 |
| Healthy Start | |
| This is a website for young mums. You'll find information about the Healthy Start scheme. With Healthy Start, you can get free vouchers every week which you swap for milk, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and infant formula milk. You can also get free vitamins. | |
| Website: | www.healthystart.nhs.uk |
| HM Revenue and Customs | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about tax, national insurance, child benefits and tax credits. | |
| Website: | www.hmrc.gov.uk |
| Jobcentre Plus | |
| This is a website for anyone who needs to make a benefit claim. You'll find links to applying online for some benefits. You can make a claim for a benefit by calling the helpline - this is open Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Jobseekers/Co ntactJobcentrePlus/DG_186347 |
| Helpline: | 0800 055 6688 |
| Mencap - money | |
| This is a website for young people with learning disabilties. You'll find information about money on this website. | |
| Website: | mencap.org.uk/landing.asp?id=41 |
| Money Basics | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find simple, clear and independent information about money, including budget calculators, useful downloads and case studies. | |
| Website: | www.moneybasics.co.uk |
| Money Made Clear - A Flying Start | |
| This website is for parents, carers and practitioners. You'll find lots of useful information to help equip your child to deal with financial matters whilst at university. There are lots of useful resources, articles and guides to download. | |
| Website: | www.moneymadeclear.org.uk/flyingstart |
| Money Money Money - a guide to basic finance | |
| This website is for young people. Money Money Money is a basic guide to personal finance to help you make informed decisions. Find out about starting work, budgeting, benefits, and banks and building societies. | |
| Website: | money.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk |
| Moving On Up | |
| This is a website to help young people from ethnic minority communities to find out about transition. It is especially for young people with a learning disability. You'll find information on money and benefits, planning your money and more. | |
| Website: | www.movingonup.info/en/money-benefits/ |
| National Debtline | |
| This is a website for anyone experiencing money problems. The website includes useful downloadable information packs as well as a budget calculator. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 9pm, Saturday 9.30am to 1pm. | |
| Website: | www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/england_wales/ |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 4000 |
| NHS Student Grants | |
| This is a website for young people. Students can find out about NHS Student Bursaries, including eligibility criteria. | |
| Website: | www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students/816.aspx |
| One For Us - money | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about money. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com/Money.22.0.html |
| Scholarship Search | |
| This is a website for young people. Students can search for scholarships, grants and other funding to help them with the costs of learning. | |
| Website: | www.scholarship-search.org.uk |
| Tax matters | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about taxation and public services. There is also a useful area for practitioners that contains lesson plans, PowerPoint presentations and video clips. | |
| Website: | www.taxmatters.hmrc.gov.uk |
| UCAS - learn how to manage your money | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information and advice on how to manage your money successfully. | |
| Website: |
www.ucas.com/students/startinguni/managing_mo ney/ |
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Travel |
| 16-25 Railcard | |
| This is a website for young people. Get a 16-25 Railcard and save a third on most rail fares for just £26 a year. | |
| Website: | www.16-25railcard.co.uk |
| b_line | |
| This is a website for young people. b_line is the discount, travel and library card for young people in Derby and Derbyshire. Log on to their website to find out how to get a card, more about the scheme and which shops and services offer a b_line discount. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.gov.uk/b_line |
| British Transport Police | |
| This is a website for anyone who travels by, or is planning to travel by train. It gives you lots of tips and advice on how to stay safe when travelling by train. There are also some useful sections about mobile phone theft and pickpocketing. | |
| Website: | www.btp.police.uk/passengers.aspx |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Derby Bus Station | |
| This is a website for young people and parents and carers. It includes a downloadable guide to the new Derby Bus Station. | |
| Website: |
www.derby.gov.uk/TransportStreets/PublicTrans port/?qsNavSettings=max |
| Derbyshire County Council - timetables | |
| This is a website for anyone who uses public transport. You'll find links to a journey planner, timetable finder, as well as information about bus and train services. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport_roads/public_ transport/timetables/default.asp |
| Derbyshire County Council - travel | |
| This is a website for young people, practitioners and parents and carers. It gives information about transport for disabled people across the county. You'll also find a link to 'Going Places - a transport guide for disabled people'. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/transport_roads/public_ transport/disabled/default.asp |
| Direct.gov - Dance and Drama Awards | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about Dance and Drama Awards which can help towards your travel costs. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/14T o19/MoneyToLearn/DanceandDrama/index.htm |
| Helpline: | 0800 121 8989 |
| Direct.gov - Motoring | |
| This is a website for all drivers or those who are planning to learn. You'll find lots of information about learning to drive or ride, including how to apply for a provisional licence, driving test fees, the rules for learner drivers and riders, and much more. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/index.htm |
| Direct.gov - Passports | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about applying for your first passport, renewing a passport and how much it costs. You'll also find information about what to do if you lose your passport or if it is lost or stolen. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Passp orts/index.htm |
| DVLA | |
| This is a website for young people and parents and carers. It has information about driving and offers online services for booking a driving test. | |
| Website: | www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/drivers.aspx |
| Enjoy England | |
| This is a website for anyone. Enjoy England is the official website for breaks and days out in England. You'll find information about places to visit, accomodation, attractions and events, and much more. | |
| Website: | www.enjoyengland.com |
| Foreign Commonwealth Office | |
| This is a website for anyone planning on travelling abroad. You'll find travel advice, information about staying safe and what to do if things go wrong while you're abroad. You'll also find the contact details for foreign embassies. | |
| Website: | www.fco.gov.uk |
| Holidays for all | |
| This is a website for anyone. Holidays for All offer leisure activities and accommodation throughout the UK and abroad for people with sensory and physical impairments, their friends and families. | |
| Website: | www.holidaysforall.org.uk |
| Lonely Planet | |
| This is a website for anyone interested in travel or for those planning a trip abroad. You'll find information about world wide travel destinations, flights, accommodation and insurance. | |
| Website: | www.lonelyplanet.com |
| Megabus | |
| This is a website for anyone travelling to between cities in the UK. Megabus offer low cost inter-city bus travel. | |
| Website: | www.megabus.com/uk |
| Mobilise | |
| This website is suitable for anyone. Mobilise is the UK charity for disabled motorists, passengers, and blue badge holders. | |
| Website: | www.dda.org.uk |
| National Express | |
| This is a website for anyone planning to travel by coach. If you're aged 16 to 26, you can get up to 30% off fares with a Young Person's Coachcard. These cost £10 for one year and £25 for 3 years. | |
| Website: |
www.nationalexpress.com/coach/offers/studentc oachdeals.cfm |
| Helpline: | 08705 808 080 |
| Rail Europe | |
| This is a website for anyone planning to travel around Europe by rail. Interail is a cheap and flexible way to travel around Europe by train. You can book tickets through this website, plus pick up travel tips and download Rail Europe's latest travel brochure. | |
| Website: | www.raileurope.co.uk |
| STA Travel | |
| This is a website for young people. STA Travel is an organisation for students and young people. You'll find ideas to help you plan a gap year, travel blogs, information about learning and working abroad, and much more. You can also book flights online. | |
| Website: | www.statravel.co.uk |
| The Trainline | |
| This website is for anyone planning a journey by train. Log on to get train timetables and book tickets in advance. | |
| Website: | www.trainline.co.uk |
| Tourism for all | |
| This is a website for anyone planning a trip or day out. Tourism for all are a national charity dedicated to making to tourism accessible to all. You'll find information about accessible accommodation and other services for disabled people. | |
| Website: | www.tourismforall.co.uk |
| Transport Direct | |
| This website is suitable for anyone planning a journey - either by public transport or car. The website offers information for door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys around Britain. It also offers live travel news. | |
| Website: |
www.transportdirect.info/Web2/Home.aspx?repea tingloop=Y |
| Traveline East Midlands | |
| This website is for anyone planning a journey on public transport across the East Midlands. You'll find a handy journey planner along with access to timetables. | |
| Website: | www.travelineeastmidlands.org.uk |
| Visit Scotland | |
| This is a website for anyone. It is the official site of Scotland's national tourism organisation. You'll find information about accomodation, sightseeing, events, holiday ideas and travel itineraries. | |
| Website: | www.visitscotland.com |
| Visit Wales | |
| This is a website for anyone. It is a useful website if you are planning to visit Wales. You’ll find information on days out, active holidays, accommodation, attractions and things to do, as well as downloadable brochures and guides. | |
| Website: | www.visitwales.com |
| Vitalise | |
| This is a website for young people, practitioners, parents and carers. Vitalise is a national charity providing short breaks (respite care) and other services for disabled people, visually impaired people, and their carers. | |
| Website: | www.vitalise.org.uk |
| Wheels to Work Derbyshire | |
| This is a website for young people. Wheels to Work is a scheme that provides transport solutions to individuals who are experiencing difficulites in accessing training, employment or educational opportunities due to lack of suitable public or private transport. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshirercc.org.uk/work_w2w.htm |
| Youth Hostel Association | |
| This website is for young people. The YHA provide budget accommodation and activity holidays in England and Wales. | |
| Website: | www.yha.org.uk |
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Get involved |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
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Choices |
| BBC - Parenting | |
| This is a website for parents and carers. It has advice and tips on being a parent. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/parenting |
| Children's Society | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers help and information for young carers. | |
| Website: | www.childrenssociety.org.uk/youngcarers |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| Direct.gov - benefits of higher education | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information on the benefits of Higher Education. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni |
| Direct.gov - Diplomas | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about the new Diplomas. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas |
| Direct.gov - education and learning | |
| This is a website for young people, parents and practitioners. It has information about different choices within education and learning. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning |
| Direct.gov - going to university or college | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers advice on starting at a university or college. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/Uni |
| It's Your Choice | |
| This is a website for young people. It is an interactive website with information about your work and learning options after Year 11. | |
| Website: | www.connexions-direct.com/itsyourchoice |
| Job profiles | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on hundreds of different career profiles. It includes what the work is like, the training, the pay, how to get in and much more. | |
| Website: |
https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.asp x |
| National Apprenticeship Service | |
| This is a website for young people. You can use the site for general information on Apprenticeships and applying for an Apprenticeship. | |
| Website: | www.apprenticeships.org.uk |
| Prospects | |
| This is a website for young people. Find out about your choices after a degree. | |
| Website: | www.prospects.ac.uk |
| Routes Ahead | |
| This is a website for young people and parents. It has information about courses, Apprenticeships and other learning opportunities in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.routes-ahead.org |
| Routes Ahead | |
| This is a website for young people, practitioners and parents. It has information about courses, Apprenticeships and other learning opportunities in and around Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.routes-ahead.org |
| UCAS Clearing | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information about the clearing process and what to do. | |
| Website: | www.ucas.com/clearing |
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Work and training |
| ACAS | |
| This a website for anyone. It has information and advice about your rights at work. | |
| Website: | www.acas.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 747 4747 |
| Apprenticeships | |
| This is a website for young people. You can use the site for general information on Apprenticeships and applying for an Apprenticeship. | |
| Website: | www.apprenticeships.org.uk |
| Bconstructive | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers in technology including caes studies. | |
| Website: | www.bconstructive.co.uk |
| Benefits and welfare rights | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information and advice on work and money issues such as benefits. | |
| Website: | www.dwp.gov.uk |
| Big Ambition | |
| A technology careers website for 14-19 year olds giving an insider view of technology careers and education opportunities. | |
| Website: | www.bigambition.co.uk |
| Building services engineering careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in the building services engineering sector. | |
| Website: | www.summitskills.org.uk/careers/23 |
| BUNAC- Year off activities | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information summer camps, working abroad and volunteering abroad. | |
| Website: | www.bunac.org |
| Careers Box | |
| This is a website for young people. It has a number of videos featuring real life stories of people in a range of different careers. | |
| Website: | www.careersbox.co.uk |
| Careers for women and girls | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information about careers in IT, construction and engineering for women and girls. | |
| Website: | www.knowyourplace.org.uk |
| Careers in engineering and technology | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in the engineering and technology sectors. | |
| Website: | www.enginuity.org.uk |
| Childcare and working with young people careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in working with children and young people. | |
| Website: | www.cwdcouncil.org.uk |
| Citizens Advice | |
| This is a website for anyone. Free confidential and independent advice about benefits, redundancy, legal issues, equal opportunities and so on. | |
| Website: | www.adviceguide.org.uk |
| Civil Service careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information about working in government departments. | |
| Website: | www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs/ |
| Cogent | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. it has information on careers and qualifcations in the oil and gas, chemicals, nuclear, petroleum and polymer industries. | |
| Website: | www.cogent-careers.com |
| Comupting and telecoms careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in IT and telecoms. | |
| Website: | www.e-skills.com/Careers/ |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Construction careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in the construction and building sector. | |
| Website: | www.cskills.org |
| Creative Careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in the creative and cultural sector, including arts, music, performing arts, and design | |
| Website: | www.creative-choices.co.uk |
| Derby City Council | |
| Information on work permits if you live in Derby. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 641 448 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Information on work permits if live in or near Chesterfield | |
| Helpline: | 01246 204 851 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Information on work permits if you live in Amber Valley, erewash or south Derbyshire. | |
| Helpline: | 01773 744 741 |
| Derbyshire County Council | |
| Information on work permits if you live in the High Peak or Derbyshire Dales. | |
| Helpline: | 01298 26121 |
| Direct.gov - time off | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information about time off from work. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/ind ex.htm |
| Disability Discrimination Act | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information about the Disability Discrimination Act and support for disabled people. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/disabledpeople/financial support/esa/dg_4001068 |
| Disability Rights | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on the rights of disabled people. | |
| Website: | www.equalityhumanrights.com |
| Disabled Entrepreneurs Network | |
| This is a website for disabled people. It has information on self employment. | |
| Website: | www.disabled-entrepreneurs.net |
| Energy and Utility careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in electricity, gas, waste management and water industries. | |
| Website: | www.euskills.co.uk/careers/ |
| Engineering careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in engineering. | |
| Website: | www.semta.org.uk |
| Enterprising Streak | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information, ideas and contacts to help you unleash your enterprising streak. | |
| Website: | www.enterprisingstreak.co.uk |
| Equal opportunities and careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It includes role models in non-traditional jobs and downloadable teaching modules. | |
| Website: | www.geriproject.org/rolemodels |
| Equality and Human Rights Commission | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information and advice if you feel are being discrimminated against. | |
| Website: | www.equalityhumanrights.com |
| Helpline: | 0845 604 6610 |
| Fashion careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in fashion. | |
| Website: | www.canucutit.co.uk |
| Financial careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information about careers and qualifications in finance. | |
| Website: | www.fssc.org.uk/careers.html |
| Flexible working | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information about flexible working if you have a family. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/Fle xibleworking/index.htm |
| Food and drink manufacturing careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifcations in the Food and Drink industry. | |
| Website: | www.improveltd.co.uk |
| Hairdressing and beauty careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in hairdressing, beauty and nails. | |
| Website: | www.habia.org |
| Health and Safety | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on your health and safety rights at work. | |
| Website: | www.hse.gov.uk/workers/index.htm |
| Health care careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications on health and medical careers. | |
| Website: | www.skillsforhealth.org.uk |
| Hospitality, leisure and travel careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information and advice on careers and qualifications in the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry. | |
| Website: | www.uksp.co.uk |
| Job profiles | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on hundreds of different career profiles. It includes what the work is like, the training, the pay, how to get in and much more. | |
| Website: |
https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.asp x |
| Job profiles | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on hundreds of different career profiles. It includes what the work is like, the training, the pay, how to get in and much more. | |
| Website: |
https://nextstep.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.asp x |
| Job seeking and vacancies | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on how to look for a job, writing a CV and job vacancies for anyone aged 18 and over. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk go to Jobs |
| Jobcentre Plus | |
| For information on Jobseeker's Allowance or to search the database of jobs at Jobcentre Plus offices locally or nationally. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/jobseekers |
| Journalist training and careers | |
| This is a website for anyone. It is the professional body for the training of journalists and includes information and advice on careers and qualifications. | |
| Website: | www.nctj.com/careers/careers.html |
| Land based careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifcations in agriculture, horticulture and the environment. | |
| Website: | www.lantra.co.uk/careers/careers-home.aspx |
| Losing your job | |
| This is a website for anyone. It gives information on being sacked, giving up your job and being made redundant. | |
| Website: |
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretire mentplanning/Working/LosingYourJob/DG_10026791 |
| Manufacuring careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers in manufacturing. | |
| Website: | www.proskills.co.uk/Careers |
| Media, computer games and fashion careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers in the media, animation, computer games, fashion and textiles. | |
| Website: | www.skillset.org/careers/ |
| Minimum wage | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on the National Minimum Wage. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/Employment/Employees/fs/en |
| Motor vehicle careers | |
| This is a site for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in motor vehicles | |
| Website: | www.motor.org.uk/careers/index.html |
| National Minimum Wage Helpline | |
| Information and advice about the National Minimum Wage. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 600 0678 |
| NHS careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifcations in the NHS. | |
| Website: | www.nhscareers.nhs.uk |
| One For Us - work | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about working and volunteering. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com/Work.19.0.html |
| Overseas job centre | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information on jobs and volunteer work abroad. | |
| Website: | www.overseasjobcentre.co.uk |
| Passenger transport careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in passenger transport. | |
| Website: | www.careersinpassengertransport.org/ |
| Police, youth justice and forensic science careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers in the police, youth justice and forensic science. | |
| Website: |
www.skillsforjustice.com/careers.asp?pageid=7 8 |
| Prince's Trust | |
| This is a website for 16-25 year olds. It has information on courses if you are not working, volunteering and support for setting up a business. | |
| Website: | www.princes-trust.org.uk |
| Property, facilities and housing careers | |
| This is a site for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in housing, property, facilities management, and cleaning. | |
| Website: |
www.assetskills.org/CareersandTraining/Career sHome.aspx |
| Retail careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in retail. | |
| Website: |
www.skillsmartretail.com/SR/Careers/Home/defa ult.aspx |
| Self-employment | |
| This is a website for anyone. It has information and advice for anyone who is thinking of setting up their own business. | |
| Website: | www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/home |
| Helpline: | 0845 058 6644 |
| Shell Livewire | |
| This is a website for young people. It has practical advice and help on setting up a business and being sel;f-employed. | |
| Website: | www.shell-livewire.org |
| Social work and social care | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in social work and social care. | |
| Website: | www.socialworkandcare.co.uk |
| Sports and leisure careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in sports and leisure. | |
| Website: | www.skillsactive.com/careers/ |
| Teaching careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in teaching. | |
| Website: | www.tda.gov.uk |
| Transport and warehousing careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in transport and warehousing. | |
| Website: | www.skillsforlogistics.org |
| vinvolved | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information on volunteering opportunities in Derbyshire. | |
| Helpline: | 01629 825 537 |
| WISE | |
| This is a website for young people. It has information on Women into Science and Engineering careers, including positive case studies. | |
| Website: | www.wisecampaign.org.uk |
| Works 4 Me | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information about jobs in IT, plumbing, construction, engineering and childcare. | |
| Website: | www.works4me.org.uk |
| Young Engineers | |
| This is a site for young people and practitioners. It has information and advice on young engineers. | |
| Website: | www.youngeng.org |
| Youth work, library and community learning careers | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. It has information on careers and qualifications in Youth work, libraries, community learning and further education teaching. | |
| Website: |
www.lluk.org/advice/want-to-teach-in-the-life long-learning-sector/ |
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Health |
| b-active | |
| This is a website for anyone. b-active aims to help children, young people and adults in Derby to be more physically active. | |
| Website: | www.bactivederby.com |
| BBC Advice | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find clear and frank information about personal issues such as relationships, puberty and health. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice |
| BBC Health - nutrition | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find lots of information about healthy eating and nutrition. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/health/healthy_living/nutrition |
| beat - The Eating Disorders Association | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about eating disorders, how to get help and how to help someone you know with an eating disorder. | |
| Website: | www.b-eat.co.uk/YoungPeople/Home |
| Helpline: | 0845 634 7650 |
| BPAS | |
| This is a website for young people. The British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) offer information about unplanned pregnancy and the options available to you, including continuing with your pregnancy, abortion, fostering and adoption. | |
| Website: | www.bpas.org/bpasyoungpeople |
| Helpline: | 0845 730 4030 |
| British Allergy Foundation | |
| This is a website for anyone. BAF provide advice, information, and support to people with allergies and food intolerances. | |
| Website: | www.allergyfoundation.com |
| Helpline: | 01322 619 898 |
| Brook | |
| This is a website for young people aged 25 and under. You'll find information about contraception, STIs, pregnancy and much more. If you're 25 or under, contact the helpline for free, confidential advice. | |
| Website: | www.brook.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 802 1234 |
| Childline | |
| This is a website and helpline for young people. if you're worried about something, call the Childline helpline for free and confidential support. You'll find lots of useful information to help you on their website too. | |
| Website: | www.childline.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 11 11 |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| Derby Community Safety | |
| This is a website for young people, parents, carers and practitioners. You'll find details of the various drug and alcohol treatment services available in Derby. | |
| Website: |
www.saferderby.org.uk/keep-safe/alcohol-and-d rugs/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-services-in-derby.html |
| Derby Rape Crisis | |
| This is a website for anyone. Derby Rape Crisis provide confidential rape counselling and support to anyone over the age of fourteen in Derbyshire, either through the helpline or at a range of locations throughout the county. | |
| Website: | www.drconline.org.uk/ |
| Helpline: | 01332 372 545 |
| Derbyshire County Council - alcohol addiction | |
| This is a website for young people, parents, carers or practitioners. It gives details of the local services available to help young people with an alcohol addiction. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Social_health/services_ for_children/drugs_substance_misuse/alcohol_advice/default.asp |
| Derbyshire County Council - substance misuse | |
| This is a website for young people, parents, carers or practitioners. It gives details of the local services available to help young people with substance misuse problems. | |
| Website: |
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/Social_health/services_ for_children/drugs_substance_misuse/drug_misuse/default.asp |
| Family Planning Association | |
| This is a website for anyone. The FPA provide information, advice and support to all people across the UK on all aspects of sexual health, sex and relationships. You can search online for your local sexual health clinic. | |
| Website: | www.fpa.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 122 8690 |
| Fancy a quickie? | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about Chlamydia and details of where to go to get tested for it in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.fancyaquickie.org.uk |
| First Steps Derby | |
| This is a website for anyone. FSD offer support for individuals whose lives are affected by eating difficulties and disorders. | |
| Website: | www.firststepsderby.co.uk |
| FRANK | |
| This is a website and helpline for anyone who wants more information about drugs and the law. | |
| Website: | www.talktofrank.com |
| Helpline: | 0800 77 66 00 |
| Gamcare | |
| This is a website and helpline for anyone. Gamcare offer support, information and advice for anyone suffering through a gambling problem. Call their helpline, talk live online to one of their advisors or join one of their forums. | |
| Website: | www.gamcare.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 600 0133 |
| I Quit Online | |
| This is a website for young people. It is an interactive website designed to help you give up smoking. | |
| Website: | www.iquitonline.com |
| insafe | |
| This is a website for young people, parents, carers and practitioners. There are sections for each audience where you'll find lots of useful information about staying safe online. | |
| Website: | www.saferinternet.org/web/guest/safety-issues |
| Like it is | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information on topics such as sexuality, puberty, periods, contraception, pregnancy and much more. | |
| Website: | www.likeitis.org.uk/indexuk.html |
| Mencap - friends and relationships | |
| This is a website for young people with learning disabilities. You'll find information about friends and relationships on this website. | |
| Website: | mencap.org.uk/landing.asp?id=39 |
| Mental Health Foundation | |
| This is a website for anyone. The Mental Health A-Z section offers lots of useful information on various problems, issues and treatment options. | |
| Website: | www.speak-up.org.uk/ |
| Moving On Up - health | |
| This is a website to help young people from ethnic minority communities to find out about transition. It is especially for young people with a learning disability. You'll find information on health and well-being, relationships, keeping fit, going to the doctors or hospital, and more. | |
| Website: | www.movingonup.info/en/health-wellbeing/ |
| NHS - 5 a day | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find recipe ideas and meal planners to help you get your five portions of fruit and veg every day. | |
| Website: |
www.nhs.uk/livewell/5aday/pages/5adayhome.asp x/ |
| NHS Choices - sex and young people | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find lots of information about sex, relationships, contraception and much more. You can also find the contact details for your local sexual health clinic. | |
| Website: |
www.nhs.uk/Livewell/Sexandyoungpeople/Pages/S ex-and-young-people-hub.aspx |
| NHS Direct | |
| This is a website and helpline for anyone. Both offer help and advice on all health issues. | |
| Website: | www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk |
| Helpline: | 0845 46 47 |
| NHS Smoke Free | |
| This is a website and helpline for anyone who wants help to quit smoking. You'll find real-life stories, lots of information and advice, as well as online tools to help you kick the habit. | |
| Website: | smokefree.nhs.uk/ |
| Helpline: | 0800 022 4 332 |
| NHS Teen Life Check | |
| This is a website for young people. The Teen Life Check is a teen health quiz for 12 to 15-year-olds. Answer questions on topics such as exercise and healthy eating, drugs, solvents, alcohol and smoking, bullying and much more to see how you're doing. | |
| Website: | www.nhs.uk/teenlifecheck |
| One For Us - health | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about healthy living. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com |
| PAPYRUS | |
| This is a website for anyone. There are sections for young people, parents and carers, health professionals and teachers. You'll find lots of resources and support for those dealing with suicide, depression or emotional distress. Call the helpline if you're worried about yourself or have concerns about a friend or someone you know. The helpline is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm and 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday 2pm to 5pm. | |
| Website: | www.papyrus-uk.org |
| Helpline: | HOPELine UK 0800 068 4141 |
| Quitline | |
| This is a helpline for anyone who wants help to quit smoking. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 002 200 |
| Re-Solv | |
| This is a website and helpline for parents and carers. Re-solv are national charity dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse. You'll find lots of information about solvent abuse and what to look for if you suspect your child is abusing solvents. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. | |
| Website: | www.re-solv.org |
| Helpline: | 01785 810762 |
| Safer Derbyshire | |
| This is a website for young people, parents and carers. You'll find lots of information about how to stay safe. | |
| Website: | www.saferderbyshire.gov.uk |
| Sex - Worth Talking About | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find lots of information and advice about safe sex. Parents and carers will also find this site useful as it gives lots of advice about talking to your child about sex, sexual health, relationships and much more. | |
| Website: | www.nhs.uk/worthtalkingabout |
| Sexual Health Line | |
| This is a helpline for anyone. It is a free and confidential service that offers advice about HIV, AIDS, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, local services, clinics and support services. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 567 123 |
| Sniffing - Re-Solv's site for young people | |
| This is a website for young people aged 11 to 14. You'll find information about solvent abuse. | |
| Website: | www.sniffing.org.uk/ |
| SPACE | |
| SPACE is a contraception / sexual health service. They give information and advice and offer Chlamydia screening and pregnancy testing. | |
| Website: | www.derby.gov.uk/thespace |
| Helpline: | 01332 364 445 |
| SPODA | |
| This is a website and helpline for parents and carers. SPODA is a support service for parents and families of drug users in Derbyshire. | |
| Website: | www.spoda.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 068 5718 |
| Suzy Lamplugh Trust | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find lots of help and advice to help you stay safe when out and about, on public transport and online. | |
| Website: |
www.suzylamplugh.org/personal-safety/informat ion-for-children-and-young-people/ |
| Teenage Health Freak | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find lots of health information and advice about topics such as drugs, smoking, alcohol, healthy eating and much more. | |
| Website: | www.teenagehealthfreak.org |
| Teens First for Health | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find lots of information and advice about lots of different health problems. | |
| Website: | www.childrenfirst.nhs.uk/teens |
| The National Families Helpline | |
| This is a helpline for parents and carers. It's a 24-hour helpline for parents, friends or family members of drug abusers. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 702 3867 |
| Think U Know | |
| This is a website for young people, parents and carers, and practitioners. Find out the latest information on the sites you like to visit, mobiles and new technology. Find out what’s good, what’s not and what you can do about it. If you look after young people there’s an area for you too – with resources you can use in the classroom, at home or just to get with it. Most importantly, there’s also a place which anyone can use to report if they feel uncomfortable or worried about someone they are chatting to online. | |
| Website: | www.thinkuknow.co.uk |
| Websafe Crackerz | |
| This is a website for young people. Play the game to learn about on-line safety. | |
| Website: | www.websafecrackerz.com |
| Worth Talking About | |
| This is a helpline for young people aged 19 and under. You get information and advice about any sex issue. | |
| Helpline: | 0800 282 930 |
| Young Minds | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers information to young people about mental health and emotional well-being. | |
| Website: | www.youngminds.org.uk |
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Your rights |
| About My Vote | |
| This is a website for anyone who is eligible to vote. You'll find information on registering to vote, reasons why you should vote and how to vote. | |
| Website: | www.aboutmyvote.co.uk/ |
| British Youth Council | |
| This is a website for young people. The BYC exist to help young people to have their say and be heard. Log on to find out about their Youth4U scheme and how you can join in. | |
| Website: | www.byc.org.uk/youth4u |
| Britkid | |
| This is a website for young people. It's a website all about race, racism and life - as seen through the eyes of the Britkids (online characters). | |
| Website: | www.britkid.org/ |
| Children's Legal Centre | |
| This is a helpline for young people, parents, carers and practitioners. The Children’s Legal Centre provides free independent legal advice. Their services range from free factsheets and telephone advice, right up to full, free, legal representation. | |
| Helpline: | 0808 802 0008 |
| Citizenship Foundation | |
| This is a website for practitioners. The Citizenship Foundation focuses on developing young people's citizenship skills, knowledge and understanding of the law, democracy and public life. You'll find lots of useful resources and teaching materials. | |
| Website: | www.citizenshipfoundation.org.uk |
| Community Legal Service | |
| This is a website and helpline for anyone. They offer free, confidential and independent legal advice for residents of England and Wales. You'll find information about families and personal issues, employment, benefits, housing and much more. | |
| Website: | www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/ |
| Helpline: | 0845 345 4345 |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Connexions Direct - text | |
| You can text Connexions Direct for simple information like telephone numbers. | |
| Helpline: | 07766 4 13 2 19 |
| Consumer Direct | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about your rights as a consumer. If you can't find the answer to your questions online, call the Consumer Direct helpline instead - it's open Monday to Friday 8am to 6.30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. | |
| Website: | www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/ |
| Crimestoppers | |
| This is a website and helpline for anyone. Log on to the website to find out more about Crimestoppers or call their confidential, anonymous helpline if you've got information about a crime. | |
| Website: | www.crimestoppers-uk.org |
| Helpline: | 0800 555 111 |
| Derbyshire Constabulary | |
| This is a website for anyone. You'll find information about the police in Derbyshire, latest news and appeals and careers in the police force. | |
| Website: | www.derbyshire.police.uk |
| Direct.gov - crime and justice | |
| This is a website for young people. You'll find information about keeping safe, types of crime, the law and going to the police. | |
| Website: |
www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJust ice/index.htm |
| Erewash Youth Forum | |
| This is a website for young people. The Erewash Youth Forum is the voice of young people in Erewash. Log on to their website to see how you can get involved. | |
| Website: | www.erewashcouncil.com/yf |
| Heads up | |
| This is a website for young people. HeadsUp is a moderated, online space for those under 18 to debate the political issues important to them. Log on to find out how you can share your viewpoints with peers and decision-makers up and down the country. | |
| Website: | www.headsup.org.uk |
| Moving On Up - citizenship | |
| This is a website to help young people from ethnic minority communities to find out about transition. It is especially for young people with a learning disability. You'll find information on your rights, citizenship and more. | |
| Website: | www.movingonup.info/en/citizenship/ |
| One For Us - your rights | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about your rights and the law. | |
| Website: | http://www.oneforus.com/Rights.20.0.html |
| UK Youth Parliament | |
| This is a website for young people. UKYP is a national charity run by young people for young people. They enable young people to use their energy and passion to change the world for the better. Log on to their website to find out how you can get involved. | |
| Website: | www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk |
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Relationships |
| BBC Advice - bullying | |
| This is a website for young people. You will find lots of information about bullying, abuse, peer pressure and racism. | |
| Website: | www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice/bullying |
| BBC Advice - sex and relationships | |
| This is a website for young people. You will find lots of information about sex and relationships. | |
| Website: |
www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/advice/sex_relationships /sex |
| Beatbullying | |
| This is a website for young people. Beatbullying help young people to lead anti-bullying campaigns in their local schools and communities. | |
| Website: | www.bbclic.com |
| Bully Free Zone | |
| This is a website for young people, practitioners, parents and carers. The project aims to raise awareness of alternative ways of resolving conflict and reducing bullying. | |
| Website: | www.bullyfreezone.co.uk |
| Bullying UK | |
| This is a website for young people, parents and carers and practitioners. You'll find lots of information and advice about bullying, including cyber bullying. | |
| Website: | www.bullying.co.uk |
| Childline | |
| This is a website and helpline for young people. On their website, you'll find informations about issues such as abuse, bullying, exams, drugs, self harm and other life issues. You can call their free, confidential helpline if you'd like to speak to someone about your problems. | |
| Website: | www.childline.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 11 11 |
| Connexions Direct | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Calls from a landline are free so they won't show on a phone bill. Calls from a mobile are charged but if you ring them on a mobile - they will call you back. | |
| Helpline: | 080 800 13 2 19 |
| Contact a family | |
| This is a website for parents and carers. Contact a Family provide support, advice and information for families with disabled children, regardless of their condition or disability. | |
| Website: | www.cafamily.org.uk |
| CyberMentors | |
| This is a website for young people. CyberMentors are young people who can help you if you're being bullied, or are feeling a bit low, or are maybe troubled by something and you're not sure what to do or who to talk to. | |
| Website: | www.cybermentors.org.uk |
| Derby City Children and Young People's Services | |
| This is a helpline for practitioners. The organisation provides help for those who have any concerns about a child they are in contact with. Please call 01332 711 250 out-of-hours. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 641 172 (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) |
| Derby Education Welfare Office | |
| This is a helpline for schools, practitioners, parents and carers. They offer advice to schools and families about attendance and welfare issues. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 641 435 |
| Derby Young Carers | |
| This is a helpline for young people. The organisation offer help and support for young carers. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 370 430 |
| Derbyshire Education Welfare Services | |
| This is a helpline for schools, practitioners, parents and carers. The organisation are able to offer an extensive network of educational services to children, parents, carers and schools. | |
| Helpline: | 08456 058 058 |
| Derbyshire Friend | |
| This is a website for young people. Derbyshire Friend are a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender support and advocacy service. | |
| Website: | www.gayderbyshire.co.uk |
| Derbyshire Friend's LGB&T Switchboard | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Derbyshire Friend are a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender support and advocacy service. Their switchboard offers confidential information and support. It is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am to 1pm and 7.30pm to 9.30pm. | |
| Helpline: | 01332 349 333 |
| Derbyshire Social Services | |
| This is a helpline for practitioners. If you believe that any child is in danger ring the helpline and choose the option for urgent child protection calls. | |
| Helpline: | 08456 058 058 |
| Derbyshire Young Carers | |
| This is a helpline for young people. It offers help and support for young carers. | |
| Helpline: | 01246 207 752 |
| Direct.gov - parents | |
| This is a website for parents and carers. You'll find information on various topics, including schools and education, childcare, parental rights, money and much more. | |
| Website: | www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/index.htm |
| Family Lives | |
| This is a website and helpine for parents, carers and others caring for children. Family Lives is a national charity providing help and support in all aspects of family life. | |
| Website: | familylives.org.uk/ |
| Helpline: | 0808 800 2222 |
| Gingerbread | |
| This is a website for parents and carers. The website offers practical advice and emotional support for one parent families. Their helpline is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and Wednesday 9am to 8pm. | |
| Website: | www.gingerbread.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 802 0925 |
| Karma Nirvana | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. The charity offer support to victims and survivors of forced marriage and honour based abuse - both men and women. Their Honour Network Helpline is open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm. | |
| Website: | www.karmanirvana.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 599 9247 |
| One For Us - relationships | |
| This is a website for young people with learning difficulties. You'll find information about relationships. | |
| Website: | www.oneforus.com/Relationshi.21.0.html |
| RD4U | |
| This is a website and helpline for young people. RD4U offer support for young epople after the death of someone close to them. You can find out how others have coped or share your thoughts and feelings on the message board. If you want to talk to someone about how you're feeling, call their free helpline. They are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm. | |
| Website: | www.rd4u.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 1677 |
| Respect Not Fear | |
| This is a website for young people. It offers advice and support for young people who are experiencing disrespectful or unhealthy relationships. You'll find information about what to do if you're in an abusive relationship, if you're worried about a friend plus real-life stories from those who have experienced abusive relationships. | |
| Website: | www.respectnotfear.co.uk |
| Respond | |
| This is a website for practitioners. Respond support for young people with learning disabilities affected by trauma and abuse, such as bereavement, family breakdown, sexual and physical abuse. | |
| Website: | www.respond.org.uk |
| Safe Speak | |
| This is a helpline for young people. Safe Speak is a counselling service for young people in Derbyshire aged between 9 and 19. They can help you if there is a change or conflict in your family and you're finding it difficult to cope. You can talk to a trained counsellor about your thoughts and feelings. | |
| Website: | www.safespeak.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0800 093 5264 |
| Samaritans | |
| This is a helpline for young people, practitioners, parents and carers. The Samaritans offer 24 hour confidential support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair. | |
| Helpline: | 0845 790 9090 |
| TALKadoption | |
| This is a website for young people and practitioners. Young people who are adopted will find information and advice to help them. They can also contact the TALKadoption helpline. There is also a section for practitioners, containing useful resources, including free downloadable fact sheets. | |
| Website: | www.afteradoption.org.uk |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 1234 |
| The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) | |
| This is a helpline for young people. The MYH is a free confidential helpline for young Muslim people in need. They can offer help with a wide range of social issues, particularly those that are of a sensitive nature within the community. The helpline is open Monday to Friday 6pm to 9pm, Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 12am. | |
| Helpline: | 0808 808 2008 |
| The Who Cares Trust | |
| This is a website for young people. It is for all young people living in care, and those who have recently left. You’ll find plenty of advice and support, including true stories from the people who really know the score. | |
| Website: | www.thewhocarestrust.org.uk/who-cares-town/ |
| Young Carers | |
| This is a website for young people. Join YCNet's supportive online community for young carers and get advice from qualified youth workers or join in with online discussions. | |
| Website: | www.youngcarers.net |