Useful contacts
learndirect advice helpline 0800 100 900 and website
www.learndirect.co.uk
Provides general advice on all aspects of adult learning
Directgov information for adult learners can be found at
www.direct.gov.uk/adultlearning
Information on adult learning including a course search facility
Business Link helpline 0845 600 9006 or visit
www.businesslink.gov.uk
Advice on setting up your own business
Jobcentre Plus website at
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Useful information on job hunting and preparing for interviews
Unionlearn website
www.unionlearn.org.uk
Information on learning at work
Volunteering information can be found at the following:
Volunteering England
telephone: 0845 305 6979
email:
information@volunteeringengland.org
For ideas of opportunities in your area
log on to
www.do-it.org.uk
Citizens Advice at
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Where you can contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau for free
help and advice
For help and advice on managing your money log on to www.moneymatterstome.co.uk
For Help and advice on dealing on with dyslexia call the British Dyslexia Association on their helpline 0118 966 8271.
New Deal helpline 0845 606 2626.
Information on New Deal programmes
Find your nearest UK online learning centre on 0800 77 1234.
For a guide to developing better reading and writing skills visit BBC Raw at www.bbc.co.uk/raw
Alternatively, contact NIACE using this contact information.