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Isolation and stress
Recognising stress and finding places to talk.
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Wellbeing, Education & Returning to Work
Need urgent help now?
- Immediate danger: Call 999.
- UK-wide: Samaritans, any time: 116 123 (free).
- England: NHS 111 — select the mental health option.
- Wales: NHS 111 Wales — press 2 for mental health.
- Scotland: NHS 24 on 111.
- Northern Ireland: Lifeline: 0808 808 8000.
Mental health and wellbeing
Community support is not clinical treatment. For health concerns, speak to your GP or an NHS service.
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Building supportive connections
Local groups, family support and peer communities.
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Accessing professional support
NHS talking therapies and how to refer yourself.
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Learning for you, and supporting your children.
England
Adult learning and qualifications
Free courses and qualifications for adults.
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Funding and childcare while studying
Student support including childcare grants.
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Digital skills
Free help building online confidence.
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SEND support
Support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
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Request support with this issueReturning to work
Practical steps back into work, at your pace.
England
CVs, applications and interviews
Tools and guidance from careers services.
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Careers support in Scotland, Wales and NI
Each nation has its own careers service.
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Finding flexible work and explaining career breaks
Searching for flexible roles and talking confidently about time spent caring.
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Childcare planning
Planning childcare before you start a new role.
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