Links
Information & Advice
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Policy Brief
provides access to public policy initiatives in the UK, working with leading think tanks and independent policy institutes across the political spectrum.
http://www.policybrief.org/
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Care, Values & the Future of Welfare
is a research programme based at the University of Leeds, concerned with how we all fulfil our different family responsibilities and how social policies can help us.
http://www.leeds.ac.uk/cava
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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
is the umbrella body for all voluntary organisations in Scotland.
http://www.scvo.org.uk/
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Citizens Advice
Offer up to date advice on a variety of matters. Citizens Advice offer advice in many towns, check in your local telephone directory for your nearest office.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk -
Pensions Advisory Service
gives free advice to people with queries on occupational, personal and stakeholder schemes; also gives general advice on state schemes.
http://www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk -
Public Concern at Work
an independent charity, offers free confidential legal advice to workers unsure whether or how to raise concerns about wrongdoing.
http://www.pcaw.co.uk -
Advisory, Conciliation & Arbitration Service (ACAS)
ACAS was established by the Labour Government in 1974 and its operations were put on a statutory footing by the 1975 Employment Protection Act. ACAS has the general duty of improving industrial relations.
http://www.acas.org.uk -
Scottish Low Pay Unit
Offer free advice and information on employment rights in Scotland.
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Working Families
Our name defines two of the most important parts of life: family and employment. By working with parents and carers and organisations alike, Working Families helps children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.
http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk -
Debt Advice Network
Debt Advice Network is a registered charity providing FREE debt advice. They offer advice face-to-face or via the internet, or by phone. Visit the website or call 0845 2997147
http://www.DebtAdviceNetwork.org