Additional support.
Everyone have one thing or another that they feel prevents their progression in learning and work.
If you are finding it difficult, these organisations may be able to help you!
Disability support, Childcare, support for asylum seekers and refugees, nextstep in other areas along with other agencies and organisations.
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RNID - Royal National Institute for Deaf and Hard of Hearing People
We can provide advice and guidance for deaf and hard of hearing people on how to find your ideal job and provide individual support that will help you get into work.
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RNIB - Royal National Institute of the Blind
Providing local support to help people with sight problems get the best education and employment opportunities.
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Quick Reads
Quick Reads was launched by Prime Minister Tony Blair on World Book Day 2006 to provide fast-paced, bite-sized books by bestselling writers for emergent readers, anyone who had lost the reading habit or simply wanted a short, fast read.
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Google - Language tools
Instantly translates words, or a web page into other languages - Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.
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Department for Work and Pensions
Benefits and services for people of working age, providing financial help and support. From the list such as 'Managing on low income', pick an area that relates to you and check if you are able to get any of the benefits and services.
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Criminal Record?
The Criminal Records Bureau is an executive agency of the Home Office and is based in Liverpool. It helps employers in England and Wales make safer recruitment decisions through the provision of criminal record information through its Disclosure service.
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Childcare Link Service
The website helps you find useful information about the different types of childcare and early education in your local area and helps you to make the right choice for the whole family.
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British citizenship - Life in the UK Test
This site helps you to prepare for the Life in the UK Test. It does not give you the knowledge you need to take the test.
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Agepositive
The Age Positive campaign promotes the benefits of employing a mixed-age workforce that includes older and younger people.
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Disability Rights Commission
If you have an impairment or a long-term health condition that has an impact on your day-to-day life you are likely to have rights under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
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nextstep - Coventry and Warwickshire
Take the first step in returning to training, a job and a future
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nextstep - Hereford and Worcestershire
We are a network of organisations providing information and advice about learning, training and work to adults aged 20 plus.
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nextstep - Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
The contract to provide nextstep services is awarded by the Learning & Skills Councils. In Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, the contract has been given to Connexions STW who act as contract manager.
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nextstep - Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
This is a free service for all adults and is designed to help you if you need to improve your job prospects or skills, get a qualification or just make the most of your job.
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nextstep Birmingham and Solihull
nextstep provides information and advice on learning and work for adults aged 20 years and over. Our services are available throughout the Birmingham and Solihull area.
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Refugee Council
The Refugee Council is the largest organisation in the UK working with asylum seekers and refugees. We not only give direct help and support, but also work with asylum seekers and refugees to ensure their needs and concerns are addressed.
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REFUGEE AND MIGRANT CENTRE (RMC).
Provide free advice, guidance and support. It's free, impartial & confidential advice to all asylum seekers & refugees living in Wolverhampton and surrounding areas.
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Action for blind people
Many visually impaired people come to Action for Blind People to help them find work. We work with people on a one to one basis to prepare them for employment and support them in finding suitable jobs.
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Sure Start
Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together, early education, childcare, health and family support.
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Lone Parent
If you are bringing up a child as a lone parent you may be entitled to some financial help.
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Lone Parent - Jobcentre Plus
If you're a lone parent, this site will tell you about the practical support available to you. It includes information on financial help, childcare, training and finding a job.
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Women and Equality
The Ministers for Women, supported by the Women and Equality Unit, are working to make this vision a reality in Britain and internationally.
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The Age and Employment Network - TAEN
The mission of TAEN - The Age and Employment Network is to promote an effective job market which works for people in mid and later life, for employers and for the economy.
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Over 50?
This web Directgov web site can help you review your employment prospects and identify learning opportunities.
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New Deal 50 plus Self-Employment
It is for people aged fifty or over who have been out of work and on income replacement benefits for more than six months, and their dependent partners. It is also open to those receiving National Insurance credits for six months or more.
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DWP{ - Department for Work and Pensions
Working age - The Department is responsible for a range of benefits and services for people of working age, providing financial help and support. From a list, check if you are able to get any of the benefits and services.
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Fifty forward
It’s official: 50 is the new 40! Packed with a whole host of exciting information and tools, the FiftyForward site has been developed for anyone over the age of fifty who is looking to evaluate their life and learn more about themselves.
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