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Rutland County Council SEND Employment and Course Guidance

Information for young people with SEND about college, apprenticeships, supported internships and routes into work in Rutland.

Disability & SEN
Oakham
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Adult Mental Health Wellbeing Team

Free short-term support for adults in Chelmsford whose mental health is affecting everyday life.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Chelmsford
Free
Self-refer

Essex Wellbeing Service: Mental Health

Free emotional wellbeing advice and support for adults in Chelmsford and across Essex.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Chelmsford
Free
Self-refer

Whole Family Support: Chelmsford District

Free joined-up support for young and adult carers and their families in the Chelmsford district.

Carers Support
Chelmsford
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice emergency support

Urgent help with eviction, homelessness, bailiffs, court deadlines, energy disconnection and lack of essentials.

Crisis Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Citizens Advice debt and money advice

Confidential help with debts, budgeting, benefits and dealing with creditors.

Money & Debt
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Living Well and Early Help

Help with housing, care, transport, debt, isolation and getting connected to local services.

Community Projects
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Crisis and Resilience Fund

Emergency help with food, energy, clothing, household essentials and travel for eligible people.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Local Council Tax Support

Council Tax help for eligible low-income households on the Isle of Wight.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Benefits and Council Tax helpline

Information about Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support from the local helpline.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Free energy and water-bill advice

Free advice on fuel poverty, tariffs, grants and water-bill support, including Footprint Trust and Green IOW help.

Benefits & Cost of Living
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Two Saints Isle of Wight Outreach

Support for people sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness on the Isle of Wight.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Two Saints Housing First

Accommodation and intensive support for eligible people with a history of homelessness.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Two Saints Homeless Pathway

Temporary accommodation and support through the Island’s homelessness referral pathway.

Housing & Homelessness
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Referral needed

Newport Safe Haven

Mental-health crisis support for adults in Newport with no referral needed.

Mental Health & Wellbeing
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Salvation Army homelessness drop-in

Friday drop-in with tea, a safe place to rest and help accessing housing and support services.

Housing & Homelessness
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Salvation Army Community Hygiene Bank

Free hygiene and toiletry essentials in Newport.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Salvation Army food and practical support

Food parcels and community support for people in need in Newport.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Isle of Wight Foodbank – Newport

Emergency food parcels in Newport for people with a foodbank voucher.

Food Support
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Help Through Hardship

Free advice about benefits, grants, income and emergency food by phone.

Benefits & Cost of Living
National
UK-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Vital Family Support

Free food parcels and toiletries without needing a voucher or benefits evidence.

Food Support
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Baby Box Isle of Wight

Nappies, baby food, clothing and essential baby items with no referral required.

Family & Parenting
Isle of Wight
County-wide service
Free
Self-refer

Pan Together free computers and Wi-Fi

Free computer and internet access at Downside Community Centre in Newport.

Employment & Skills
Newport
Free
Self-refer

Pan Together IT support

Free help using computers and online services in Newport.

Employment & Skills
Newport
Free
Self-refer

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