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Work and Health Programme
The Work and Health Programme helps you find and keep a job if you’re out of work.
Child Trust Fund
A Child Trust Fund (CTF) is a long-term tax-free savings account for children.
Write a business plan
Download free business plan templates and find help and advice on how to write your business plan.
Employing staff for the first time
There are 7 things you need to do when employing staff for the first time.
Apply for a Start Up Loan for your business
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
Apply for a Start Up Loan for your business
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
Finance and support for your business
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Sign up for food safety alerts
If there is a problem with food on the market the Food Standards Agency (FSA) will issue a food alert. You can sign up to get alerts by email.
Apply for Youth Opportunity Funding
Contact your council about the the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) - money for young people to use on activities and projects that are of benefit to them and their local community.
Register as a community amateur sports club (CASC)
If your sports club is eligible, you can become a community amateur sports club (CASC). You’ll get: - tax relief on income, gains and profits from some activities - Gift Aid repayments on donations - business rates relief
Find a legal adviser
Find a legal adviser or solicitor in your area
Apply for a Disabled Facilities Grant
You can apply to your local council for a disabled facilities grant. The grant helps you adapt your home to make it suitable for a disabled person.
Disability day care centres
Contact your local council to find out what support and help is available at day care centres for disabled people.
Apply for a community alarm
Many councils provide community alarm services to support independent living in your own home.
Apply for a disabled person's bus pass
Contact your local council to find out who issues disabled bus passes in your area as part of the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme. You’re eligible for a disabled person’s pass if you live in England and are ‘eligible disabled’.
Find out about community transport services and Shopmobility
Many areas have community transport services for people who have difficulty using public transport. These include door-to-door transport and trips to shopping centres.
Find out where Blue Badge holders can park
Find parking spaces if you have a Blue Badge.
Garden maintenance for elderly or disabled council tenants
Contact your council to find out whether they offer a garden maintenance service for elderly or disabled council tenants.
Apply for a dropped kerb
A dropped kerb allows vehicles to cross the pavement from the road to a driveway - enter your postcode to find your council’s website for more information.
Get meals at home (meals on wheels)
Your council or other local organisations may provide meals delivered to your home, if you are eligible.
UK online centres
UK online centres provide access to the internet and help using it. Some centres also offer training courses. These services are usually free. Enter your postcode to find UK online centres near you.
Find out when your council cleans your street
Your local council is responsible for sweeping streets and removing litter.
Find out which roads your council will grit
Find out which roads and pavements your council grits in icy or snowy weather.
Local services disrupted by severe weather
In severe weather conditions (like flooding or heavy snowfalls), find out which services in your area are disrupted.
Report a problem with a pavement
Most councils are responsible for maintaining the majority of pavements including removing weeds, replacing broken or missing slabs.
Report a problem with a street light
Your council is responsible for the installation and maintenance of street lights.
Report a problem with a street name sign
Tell your local council about a missing or damaged street name sign.
Find your local park
Find out about local parks and open spaces, playgrounds, nature reserves and sports pitches.
Contact an official receiver
Search the register of official receivers in England and Wales. An official receiver manages at least the first stage of bankruptcies and companies wound up by a court.