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1. Maternity information, including rights and benefits (Maternity Action)

   Advice Line opening hours: Monday 11am – 2pm, Tuesday 11am – 2pm, Thursday 3pm – 7pm, Friday 11am – 2pm

   Maternity Action champions maternity rights at work, in the benefits system and in access to maternity care. We promote gender equality and the health and well-being of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families.  We offer online information sheets that cover a range of…

   Tindle Manor52-54 Featherstone StreetLondonEC1Y 8RT

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2. Step Change - debt charity

   A charity providing free debt advice with a personal action plan, step by step support programme of videos, guides and tips.

   Wade House, 52Merrion CentreLeedsLS2 8NG

   0800 138 1111 Freephone Website Save to My Shortlist

3. Independent Visitors - Jigsaw4u

   Children and young people in care may have no family member to visit them and take them out or befriend them. Independent Visitors see the young person fortnightly. Jigsaw4u is a child-centred charity helping children and young people with social and emotional problems put the…

   40 Mill Green RoadMitchamCR4 4HY

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4. Get Safe Online - free expert advice

   A website providing practical advice on how to protect yourself, your computer and mobile devices against fraud, identity theft, etc.  The topics covered include shopping and banking online, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, gaming, skype, social networking sites, etc.  See the Get Safe Top 10 plus short videos explaining some of…

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5. Travel and transport - the law

   The law relating to travel and transport can differ for people under 21. The Citizens Advice website provides lots of information about your rights and responsibilities in this area, including: DrivingYou can ride an electrically-assisted pedal cycle from the age of 14, a moped from the age…

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6. City & Guilds (Qualifications & Apprenticeships)

   City & Guilds offer a wide range of vocational and technical qualifications as well as the most comprehensive range of apprenticeships, from Beauty Therapy to Business, Construction to Retail and many others besides.  Search on line for local training centres.

   0844 543 0033 Email Website Save to My Shortlist

7. icould - careers advice, choice and ideas

   Need some ideas for the future? Some inspiration on what kind of career might be right for you? Just want to find out what's out there? The icould website can help you discover what you could do and how you could get there. icould gives…

   65-66Lincoln's Inn FieldsLondonWC2A 3LH

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8. Personal Trainer Course Merton (ORIGYM)

   9.00am - 8.00pm

   Origym provides vocational fitness courses for school leavers looking to embark on a career in the health and fitness sector. Origym provides excellent career support including CV analysis, distribution, guaranteed interviews, post course completion and interview preparation to help school leavers find the right placement to…

   29Chapter WayLondonSW19 2RF

   

   0800 002 9599 (head office) 0800 002 9270 (London courses) Email Website Save to My Shortlist

9. Advice and Advocacy Services for Young Refugees and Asylum Seekers

   Offering help for Tamil refugees and asylum seekers aged 16-21, including housing advice and support, ESOL (English for speakers of other languages), debt management, legal advice and healthcare support.

   Head Office36 High StreetColliers WoodSW19 2AB

   020 8542 3285 Email Save to My Shortlist

10. Tax Credits - information and support

    How to apply for child tax credit and working tax credit, including a calculator to show how much you might be able to claim, plus full information about renewing tax credits and tackling any problems / questions you might have.

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