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USEFUL LINKS
There are many websites which contain
useful information for parents and carers. Here is a selection of them.
NOTE: You can use the table below to jump to a particular section.
Information & Advice
Wigan Children’s Information Service
For information and advice about childcare in Wigan Borough
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www.wlct.org/cis
Wigan Sure Start
Find out about Sure Start services in Wigan, including Children’s
Centres
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http://www.wigan.gov.uk/Services/EducationLearning/EarlyYears/
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Help4me
Help4me is an easy-to-use way to find services for children and young
people.
Citizen’s Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and
other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
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www.wigancab.org
Community Legal Service
The Community Legal Service has been set up to help people find the
right legal information and advice to solve their problems.
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www.clsdirect.org.uk
Libraries
There is a wealth of information available at your local library.
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www.wlct.org/libraries
Wigan Council
Wigan Council provides information and advice as well as services.
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www.wigan.gov.uk
Wigan & Leigh Council for Voluntary Services
Provides a database of groups and organisations that provide advice and
support on issues that concern you
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www.communityship.org.uk
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Education, Training & Work
Children and Young People's Services
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Education & Learning
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Health & Social Care
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The Connexions Service
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Youth Service
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IAG
OFSTED
OFSTED (Office for Standards in Education) is responsible for the
regulation and inspection of childcare, schools, colleges, children's
services, teacher training and youth work
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www.ofsted.gov.uk
Jobcentre Plus
Provides help and advice for people who can work and pays benefits to
those who can’t
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www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
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Job
Plus (Newsletter)
Wigan & Leigh College
Provides information on the further and higher education courses
available as well as vocational and technical courses.
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www.wigan-leigh.ac.uk
Learndirect
Distance learning and online courses as well as part and full time
classroom courses throughout the UK.
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www.learndirect.co.uk
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Health
Ashton, Wigan & Leigh Primary Care Trust
Contains information about local health services including how to find a
GP, Chemist, Dentist or Optician in your area
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www.alwpct.nhs.uk
Contact A Family
Contact a Family provides advice, information and support to the parents
of all disabled children. Also enables parents to get in contact with
other families, both on a local and national basis.
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www.cafamily.co.uk
NHS Direct
Information about health problems. How to keep healthy. Advice on when
to call for help.
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www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
Healthy Start
Free vouchers for milk, fruit,
vegetables and vitamins if you are on benefits or pregnant and under 18.
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www.healthystart.nhs.uk
Leisure Activities
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust
The Trust works on behalf of Wigan Council to manage and support leisure
and cultural facilities, initiatives and events in the Borough. You can
find out “What’s On” from this website.
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www.wlct.org
Wigan & Leigh Council for Voluntary Services
Provides a database of events and activities taking place in your area.
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www.communityship.org.uk
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Finance
HM Revenue & Customs
Provides advice and information on taxation and benefits, including tax
credits
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http://www.hmrc.gov.uk
Child Trust Fund
The Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a savings and investment account for
children. Children born on or after 1 September 2002 will receive a £250
voucher to start their account. The account belongs to the child and
can't be touched until they turn 18, so that children have some money
behind them to start their adult life
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www.childtrustfund.gov.uk
Citizen’s Advice
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and
other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.
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www.wigancab.org
Now Let's Talk Money
Have you got money worries? Whether it's about getting affordable
credit, a bank account or free money/debt advice - find out what's
available.
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www.nowletstalkmoney.com
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Parenting
Parent Direct
Information and advice for parents on having a baby, childcare, the law,
money matters and employment
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www.direct.gov.uk/Parents
Parents Centre
Help with your child’s learning: information and support for parents
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www.parentscentre.gov.uk
Parentline Plus
Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to
anyone parenting a child
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www.parentlineplus.org.uk
One Parent Families
Provides information, advice and support for one-parent families
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www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk
Working Families
Campaigning charity supporting and giving voice to working parents and
carers, and helping employers create workplaces that encourage work-life
balance for everyone
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www.workingfamilies.org.uk
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