While we evolve and develop our content, here’s some useful links.
Education and careers

UCAS provides several online application portals, search tools and free information for students considering higher education. https://www.ucas.com/

The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

OpenLearn, produced by The Open University, is a world leader in open and distance learning. All OpenLearn courses are free to study offering nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas. OpenLearn courses are available to start right away. https://www.open.edu/openlearn/free-courses

Indeed strives to put jobseekers first, giving them free access to search for jobs, post CVs, and research companies. https://uk.indeed.com/
Physical and mental health

NHS. Find information and advice on health conditions, symptoms, healthy living, medicines and how to get help. https://www.nhs.uk/

Mind. We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. https://www.mind.org.uk/

CALM. The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Action for Happiness. Action for Happiness is a movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society. https://www.actionforhappiness.org/
Relationships and sex

C-Card. The c-card scheme is aimed at young people between 13-24 years old who can register to get a range of free condoms, femidoms, lube, dams, information and advice. https://www.icash.nhs.uk/contraception-sexual-health/c-card-scheme

Brook. Your free & confidential sexual health & wellbeing experts. https://www.brook.org.uk/

NHS. Information on contraception and a wide range of other sex issues including where to find your local sexual health services and clinics. https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/sexual-health

TedTalks. A range of talks on the topic of relationships – many other topics are covered in Ted Talks too. https://www.ted.com/topics/relationships
Drugs, alcohol and addictions

Frank. Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. https://www.talktofrank.com/

Drinkaware provides independent alcohol advice, information and tools to help people make better choices about their drinking. https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

UKNA (Narcotics Anonymous) is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. https://ukna.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous. If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point of where it worries you, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism. https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/
Social and political issues

Gov.uk. Register to vote – more on voting is found linked to this page too. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Vice. Original reporting on everything that matters https://www.vice.com/en

ONS (Office for National Statistics). The UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics. We are responsible for collecting and publishing statistics related to the economy, population and society at national, regional and local levels. We also conduct the census in England and Wales every 10 years. https://www.ons.gov.uk/

The Big Issue. On a mission to dismantle poverty by creating opportunity, through self-help, social trading and business solutions. https://www.bigissue.com/
Independent living

Citizens Advice. Our national charity and network of local charities offer confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

Unidays. Free discounts for sixth form, college and university students. https://www.myunidays.com/GB/en-GB

GumTree. Free classifieds ads in the UK. Buy and sell items, cars, properties, and find or offer jobs in your area. https://www.gumtree.com/

Lonely Planet. Love travel? Discover, plan and book your perfect trip with expert advice, travel guides, destination information and inspiration from Lonely Planet. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/