NHS Guide to Sexual Health Services
You might find it awkward to talk to family and guardians about sexual health. The NHS has a comprehensive info page on the different types of sexual health services that are available for anyone to access.
What is Supervision in the Workplace?
Supervision is a process that involves a manager meeting regularly and interacting with worker(s) to review their work. The purpose is to monitor tasks and workload, solve problems, support workers in dealing with complex situations and to promote staff development. Supervision aims to provide accountability for both the supervisor and supervisee exploring practice and performance. […]
What to Expect When You Get Your First Wage Slip
Getting your first wage slip is really exciting, and your employer has a legal obligation to get this to you before you get paid. Your organisation may have an online resource to manage wage slips, or you may simply get a paper copy. A wage slip has lots of information on it which can be […]
What is a Pension?
Pensions are confusing for most people, which is why a lot of people never bother to look into it. Each organisaton will have its own pension scheme which you can opt into – as a young person, it is unlikely you will automatically be enrolled into this as you need to be either 22 years […]
What is a Trade Union?
A trade union is a group of employees who join together to maintain and improve their conditions of employment. The typical activities of trade unions include providing assistance and services to their members, collectively bargaining for better pay and conditions for all workers, working to improve the quality of public services, political campaigning and industrial […]
The Scottish Welfare Fund
The Scottish Welfare Fund is a national scheme which is provided by local authorities. The Fund pays out crisis grants and community care grants to people in crisis and to people who need support to live independently in the community. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding different types of crisis support available […]
Struggling with Living Costs
If you don’t have enough to live on, you might be able to get help from your local council or an interest-free loan from the government. If you’re waiting for benefit payments to start, you might be able to get your benefit paid early. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding different types […]
Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
You might be able to get Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) while you look for a full-time job. You can get it while you’re out of work, or if you’re working less than 16 hours a week. However, Universal Credit has replaced JSA for most people. The Citizens Advice website has lots of information regarding Jobseeker’s Allowance […]
Benefits Calculator
With major changes to the benefits system regarding Universal Credit, it’s becoming more confusing to understand which benefits you’re entitled to and how you can receive them. The Citizen’s Advice online Benefits Calculator is a useful tool to help you understand the benefits you can receive. They also offer support in their local offices.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit has replaced these benefits for most people including benefits such as Housing Benefit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding Universal Credit including who qualifies, changes to existing benefits and how to apply.