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Recession Advice - Family
Young People and Families Directgov - Parents Directgov - Young People Directgov - Caring for Someone Citizen's Advice Bureau - Family Warwickshire Family Information Service offers free, impartial information and signposting service for Warwickshire families, children and young people. Warwickshire Carers Information Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, partner or friend. There are services and benefits available to support them but not all Carers know about these. Tax Credit Helpline can advise you on what payments you might be able to claim from the government. Child Benefit Enquiry Line offers tax-free payment that you can claim for your child, available to anyone who qualifies regardless of income or savings. Child Maintenance and Enforcement Commission is an impartial information and support service to help parents make an informed choice about the maintenance arrangement (private or statutory) best suited to their circumstances. Connexions Direct provides advice, support and guidance to young people (aged 13-19) about any issues from school, college, work or in your personal life. Get Connected is a free email and telephone helpline that helps young people find the service best suited to their needs. The Lone Parent Helpline offers advice on maintenance, benefits and money. National Youth Agency - Youth Information is a free information resource for young people available on the internet. Employment 4 Students brings you the latest student jobs, part time jobs, temporary jobs, internships and graduate jobs and the best deals for students. Health Living Love Food - Hate Waste shows practical everyday things we can do to waste less food, which will benefit our purses and the environment too. Change 4 Life has lots of helpful information, games, tools and tips, on how to live a happy and health life. 5 A Day fruit and vegetables help set you up for a healthier lifestyle. There is so much variety to choose from, there's enough to keep even the fussiest eaters happy. Drinksense offers information, support, counselling and a wide range of help to people with alcohol-related issues.		Older People Directgov - Pensions and retirement planning Directgov - Caring for Someone Warwickshire Carers Information Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, partner or friend. There are services and benefits available to support them but not all Carers know about these. Age UK - Age Concern and Help the Aged have joined forces to become Age UK. It provides a wide range of information and advice on issues that effect older people. Warwickshire County Council Services for Older People will consider your problems and circumstances and what your needs are. Relationships Directgov - Family and Relationships Citizen's Advice Bureau - Family Relate provides a wide range of services for couples, families and individuals. Citizen's Advice Bureau offers advice on family matters and individuals rights, should a partnership or marriage end. Community Legal Advice offers free, confidential and independent legal advice. Stress NHS Direct - Stress Guide Your local GP surgery can offer support and advice, recommend treatments such as talking therapy or counselling. The Samaritans offer confidential and emotional support to those experiencing personal crises, and help with managing stress. The Stress Management Society helps combat stress through the latest knowledge, ideas, services and products that make all the difference. Mind work to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress. North Warwickshire Mental Health Helpline operates from 5pm until midnight every night. They can offer social support signposting and information. Their number is 0808 800 0025 and is free to call from a land line (some mobiles may charge).
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