Employment and Training

The information below gives you details on how to contact organisations that offer advice and support on employment and training issues.

Disability Employment and Training Services

• Ways Into Work
  Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead - Social Services. Phone: 01628 503339, Email: laura.davis@rbwm.gov.uk
• DirectGov Website
  Information on Disabled People and Employment
• The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
  83 Victoria Street, London , SW1H 0HW. Phone: 020 7803 1100, Fax: 020 7803 1111, Email: fpld@fpld.org.uk
• Disabled Workers Co-Operative
  Registered charity that aims to raise the independence of disabled people by enabling them to take an active role in the economy. Includes a Disabled Workers Database and e-jobs Portal.

Mental Health Employment and Training Services

• The Mental Health Foundation
  83 Victoria Street, London , SW1H 0HW. Phone: 020 7803 1100, Fax: 020 7803 1111, Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk

General Employment and Training Organisations

• Connexions Phone: 080 800 13219, Fax: 07766 413219.
  Are you 13-19? If so, Connexions Direct can offer you all the information and advice you need to make the decisions and choices in your life. You'll find Connexions Personal Advisers in your school or college or you can visit the centres.
• Jobcentre Plus
  Help and advice on job hunting and extra support
• Learndirect
  From improving your maths and English skills to give you more confidence, to work based courses such as NVQs, Learndirect have a range of flexible online courses to suit all levels.
• Careers Advice
  For helpful advice on careers and learning.
• Student Jobs
  Is an online job portal that specialises in providing students with work placements, internships and part-time jobs.

Help with Access to Work

• New Deal for Disabled People
  New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP) is a programme of advice and practical support, which helps people move from disability and health-related benefits into paid employment.

Other useful contacts

Here are some other websites you might find of interest:

• ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service)
  A free, confidential advice service to employers and employees
• Carers
  Information and support for carers in the Royal Borough

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