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.pain@rbwm.gov.uk
  
• www.direct.gov.uk
  Information on Disabled People and Employment
  
• Department of Health
  
• The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
  83 Victoria Street, London , SW1H 0HW. Phone: 020 7802 0300, Fax: 020 7802 0301, 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 7802 0300, Fax: 020 7802 0301, Email: mhf@mhf.org.uk

General Employment and Training Organisations

• Connexions  Phone: 080 800 13219, Fax: 07766 413219.
  Connexions is a new service for all 13 to 19 year olds. It aims to help young people make the most of their potential, whatever their ability or background. They offer information and advice on a variety of issues that affect young people and have personal advisors who are professionally qualified to offer the best advice and support on employment and training opportunities.
  Connexions also work closely with local employers and offer a job placing service for 16 - 19 year olds. You'll find Connexions Personal Advisers in your school or college or you can visit the centres.
  
• Jobcentre Plus  
  
• Learndirect  - 0800 100 900 
  
• Learning and Skills Council
  

Help with Access to Work

• New Deal for Disabled People (NDDP) , Phone: 0800 137 177, Fax: 0800 435 550.
  New Deal for Disabled People is for those getting a disability or health-related benefit who want to work but need some help and support along the way.
  

Other useful contacts

Here is a brief list of sites you might find of interest:

• ACAS  (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service), Tel: 08457 474747
  A free, confidential advice service to employers and employees
  
• Carers Information
  Click on Carers Profiles to find a list of links that may be of use to you.
  
• Department for Education and Skills  - This is a government education site providing information on any area of learning for both young people and adults.
  
• The Department of Trade and Industry, Tel: 0870 150 2500
  Can supply information on a range of employment issues including flexible working and parental leave for both employee and employer.
  www.dti.gov.uk/workingparents
  www.dti.gov.uk/publications
  
• Passport to learning  - for a range of courses including basic skills, induction training, certificate in community volunteering