Useful links: Work
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Apprenticeships
National
Apprenticeship Service (link opens in a new
window)
Information and advice on finding an apprenticeship.
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Careers and employment advice
Careers Service Northern
Ireland (link opens in a new window)
Free careers/job information/advice for people living in
Northern Ireland.
Careers Wales Association
(link opens in a new window)
Free careers and job information/advice for young people,
adults, parents, employers and professionals in Wales.
Gov.UK Employment
information (link opens in a new window)
The Government's information website has a large employment
information section
Department for Employment
and Learning (DEL) Northern Ireland (link opens in a new
window)
The equivalent of Jobcentre Plus in Northern Ireland
Jobcentre Plus
(link opens in a new window)
Provides help and advice on jobs and training
for people who can work and financial help for those who
cannot.
My World of Work Scotland (link
opens in a new window)
Free careers and job information/advice for people living in
Scotland.
National Careers Service (link opens in a new
window)
Government website that provides information and advice to
support adults living in England in making appropriate decisions on
work or learning.
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Disability and work
The Gov.UK website information on employment support if
you have a disability (link opens in a new window)
The Equality and Human Rights Commission's website information
on disability
discrimination (link opens in a new window) if you
live in England, Scotland and Wales
The Equality
Commission for Northern Ireland (link opens in a new
window) if you live in Northern Ireland
Gov.UK information
on disability discrimination at work (link opens in a new
window)
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Employment rights and advice
Acas
(link opens in a new window)
The Government's employment relations
service.
Working Families (link
opens in a new window)
Charity that helps working parents and carers and their
employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home
and work.
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Mental health
Royal College of Psychiatrists information on mental health
and work (link opens in a new window)
Useful section on mental health and work, for individuals,
employers, health professionals and carers.
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Older workers
The Age and Employment Network
(link opens in a new window)
Independent not-for-profit organisation that aims to help remove
age barriers to employment. Has a signposting service for people
looking for work or wanting to change direction.
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Redundancy
Gov.UK Redundancy information (link opens in a new
window)
Comprehensive information on redundancy and leaving your
job.
Money Advice Service Redundancy Handbook (link opens in a
new window)
Detailed guide to coping with redundancy.
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Self employment and business advice
Business
Electricity Prices (link opens in a new
window)
Free impartial advice to small and medium sized businesses
requiring help and information to reduce their utility bills for
electricity and gas supplies.
Gov.UK
self-employment information (link opens in a new
window)
Information on becoming self employed and the schemes that are
available to help you, including the New Enterprise Allowance.
HM Revenue and
Customs (link opens in a new window)
Has comprehensive information about self employment, including
how to register for self assessment and starting up in
business.
Money Advice Service (link opens in a new
window)
Has information on losing your job.
Small Business Advice UK
(link opens in a new window)
Website produced by a media company that provides information
resources and forums for people running or thinking of setting up a
small business.
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Starting a job
Money Advice Service Starting a job section (link opens in
a new window)
Provides information on what you need to think about if you are
starting a job.
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Last updated: 22 January 2013
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