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Young People and Families

Directgov - Parentsthis external link will open in a new window

Directgov - Young Peoplethis external link will open in a new window

Directgov - Caring for Someonethis external link will open in a new window

Citizen's Advice Bureau - Familythis external link will open in a new window

Cumbria Children and Families Information Service hold details about a wide range of provision for children and families in Cumbria.

Tax Credit Helplinethis external link will open in a new window  can advise you on what payments you might be able to claim from the government.

Child Benefit Enquiry Linethis external link will open in a new window  offers tax-free payment that you can claim for your child, available to anyone who qualifies regardless of income or savings

Get Connectedthis external link will open in a new window  is a free email and telephone helpline that helps young people find the service best suited to their needs.

The Lone Parent Helplinethis external link will open in a new window  offers advice on maintenance, benefits and money. 

Youthinformation.comthis external link will open in a new window  was one of the first free information resources for young people available on the internet. 

Employment 4 Studentsthis external link will open in a new window  brings you the latest student jobs, part time jobs, temporary jobs, internships and graduate jobs and the best deals for students.

Support North Westthis external link will open in a new window offers advice to businesses and families.

 

Older People

Directgov - Over 50sthis external link will open in a new window

Directgov - Caring for Someonethis external link will open in a new window

Age Concernthis external link will open in a new window  provides a wide range of information and advice on issues that effect older people.

Help the Agedthis external link will open in a new window  provides providing reliable information for older people and their carers on issues like housing, health and finance.

Cumbria Care Services information about services run by Cumbria Care.

 

Relationships

Directgov - Family and Relationshipsthis external link will open in a new window

Citizen's Advice Bureau - Familythis external link will open in a new window

Relatethis external link will open in a new window  provides a wide range of services for couples, families and individuals.

Citizen's Advice Bureauthis external link will open in a new windowoffers advice on family matters and individuals rights, should a partnership or marriage end.

 

Stress

Your local GP surgerythis external link will open in a new window  can offer support and advice, recommend treatments such as talking therapy or counselling.

The Samaritansthis external link will open in a new window  offer confidential and emotional support to those experiencing personal crises, and help with managing stress.