Mental Health Resources
Good mental wellbeing is something we should all enjoy, however there may be times when this is not the case. The Network of Wellbeing site has a list of sites that you may find useful if you feel your mental health is taking a dip.
Local Tutoring
The Big Plus is a free service that puts you in touch with a local tutor, who can help you with reading, writing or numbers. They’ll meet you in a local place, like a library or college. You’ll have a chat to decide what things you want to learn. Check out the website to see […]
Career Planning
The My World of Work website has lots of tools and resources to help you find a career which would be right for you and then develop a plan of how to reach that goal. From CV writing to funding, there’s lots of information to help you no matter where you are in your career.
Skills Explorer Tool
Register an account with My World of Work to complete a skills explorer tool to help you understand which are your best skills and the skills you need to improve on.
Carer’s Allowance
Carer’s Allowance is a benefit for people who are giving regular and substantial care to disabled people. Carer’s Allowance is a taxable benefit and forms part of your taxable income. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding the Carer’s Allowance including who qualifies and how to apply.
The Young Carer Grant
The Young Carer Grant is a payment from Social Security Scotland. It’s paid once a year to carers aged 16-18 years, who do at least 16 hours of caring a week on average, but don’t receive Carer’s Allowance. The Citizen’s Advice website has lots of information regarding the Young Carer Grant including who qualifies and […]
Young Carers Help & Advice
CarersUK is a charity which supports carers of all ages. This can be from practical support to help understanding which benefits you are entitled to. Their website has lots of great resources to support you or anyone you know who is a carer.
Improve Your English Skills
LearnEnglish Teens wants to support students who can’t go to school at the moment. You can find tips and advice for learning at home on their new support page. LearnEnglish Teens is brought to you by the British Council, the world’s English teaching experts. If you want to learn English while having fun, this free […]
BBC Teach
Whether you’re at home or at school, you can use BBC Teach for free. Their website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
Youth Access: Advice & Counselling
Sometimes all you need is extra advice or support to help you through a difficult situation. Youth Access is an advice and counselling network which has offices throughout the country. Type in your postcode to find their local office near you.