Your life and support · England
Work, volunteering and your rights
Finding work, getting support and dealing with problems at work.
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Finding and trying work
AdvocacyHelping each other speak up
Advocacy means support to understand choices and have your views heard. Peer advocacy is help from someone with similar experiences.
Everyday lifeHelping nature as a volunteer
Help nature through a local group and plan support for your first visit.
Work & volunteeringFinding and keeping a paid job
This guide is for people in England. You can ask for support to find and keep paid work.
Work & volunteeringChoosing to volunteer
Volunteering means giving your time to help without being paid for that time. You can choose something that interests you.
EducationLearning something as an adult
Explore learning beyond school, college age and EHC plans.
Work & volunteeringTrying work and learning new skills
Work experience can help you try tasks and learn about a job. Check what is agreed before you start.
Support and rights at work
Everyday lifeTechnology that helps you
Technology can help with things you want to do. Different people need different tools.
Everyday lifeClothes that work for you
Your clothes should feel comfortable. You should have choices about what you wear.
Work & volunteeringAdjustments and a passport for work
You can ask for support when applying for or doing a job. This guide is about work in England.
Work & volunteeringJoining a trade union
A trade union supports its members at work. You can ask about joining a union.
Work & volunteeringComplaining about a problem at work
A formal complaint to your employer is called a grievance. You can ask for help to explain your concern.
Work & volunteeringIf you face discrimination at work
The Equality Act helps protect people from discrimination. This guide is about work and applying for jobs in England.
Work & volunteeringHaving a job and caring for someone
You may have a job and also care for someone. You can ask about help to manage both.
Work & volunteeringWhen I am too ill to work
Get help with absence, sick pay and a supported return to work.
Rights & choicesHarassment and being treated badly for speaking up
Get help with unwanted behaviour or unfair treatment after speaking up.
EducationHelp with reading, numbers and coordination
Ask for help with reading, numbers or coordination.
Carers & future planningWhen my caring role changes
Support for your feelings, money and next steps after caring changes.
Safety & safeguardingModern slavery: getting help
Help if someone forces you to work or exploits you.
Money & rightsUniversal Credit and the help you need
Get help with fit notes, work assessments, appointments, commitments and sanctions.
People who work in different ways
Find support that works for you
Paid jobs, volunteering and placements have different rules. Ask about pay, support and your rights before starting.