Useful Links
Advice and guidance
connexions-gmerseyside.co.uk
local independent advice, guidance and support for young people aged 13 to 19
ypas.org.uk
Young Persons Advisory Service - local advice and support for young people aged 10 to 25
brook.org.uk
free confidential sexual health advice for people aged under 25
localsolutions.org.uk/projects/Homelessness
support for homeless teenagers
Employment
direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees
Government information on employment rights
acas.org.uk
Independent advice and resolution services to improve relations in the workplace
hse.gov.uk
Health and Safety Executive - protecting people's health and safety at work
Equality and diversity
equalityhumanrights.com
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Finance
direct.gov.uk/ema
Education Maintenance Allowance
Training
apprenticeships.org.uk
National apprenticeships website
aimhigher.ac.uk/dontstop
Everything you need to know about going to university
lsc.gov.uk/regions/NorthWest
Learning and Skills Council in the North West
bbc.co.uk/skillswise
Improve your maths and English skills on this BBC
site
cfa.uk.com
Council for Administration - national body for vocational education in business and administration
habia.org.uk
national standards body for hair and beauty training
cityandguilds.com
awarding body for hair, beauty and childcare
direct.gov.uk/diploma
national website on Diplomas
Travel
merseytravel.gov.uk
public travel information for Merseyside
