Need to know more about living and working in the North West? Want to find out about local networks, careers advice or flexible working? Use these links to find out more about all that's on offer across the region.

Topics in this section:

• Careers advice
• Research
• Business networks
• Training
• Working life
• Housing
• Transport
• Leisure
• Schools and colleges

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CAREERS ADVICE

The Learning and Skills Council (LSC)
The LSC offers a network of careers advice centres around the UK:
Jobcentre Plus locations
Our helpful directory of Jobcentre Plus locations in the UK, with contact information and maps to Jobcentre Plus offices near you.
UK JobCentre Plus.

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RESEARCH

National Council for Work Experience
Useful advice on how to set up and manage a work placement
www.work-experience.org

The TUC
If you are a member of a trade union The TUC is a good source of advice.
www.TUC.org.uk

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BUSINESS NETWORKS

Business networks offer links to events and networking opportunities across the UKt. Check out the following:

Learning and Skills Council
www.lsc.gov.uk

Accountancy body, CIPFA
www.cipfa.org.uk

Personnel managers’ organisation, CIPD
www.cipd.co.uk/branches/branchfinder.htm

Chartered Management Institute
www.managers.org.uk/content_1.aspx?id=10:594&id=10:579&id=10:15&id=10:4

The Women’s Business Network
www.wbn.org.uk

The Institute of Directors
www.iod.com

Jobcentre Plus
Find your nearest JobCentre Plus

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TRAINING

Learning and Skills Council
Information on Adult Learning Grants piloted by the Learning and Skills Council
www.lsc.gov.uk

Learndirect
A national training service with access to thousands of courses across the UK
www.learndirect.co.uk

Direct Gov
Information on career development loans run by the Government
www.direct.gov.uk/cdl

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WORKING LIFE

Employers and Work Life Balance
More information on how you can rebalance your life
www.employersforwork-lifebalance.org.uk

The TUC
Ideas on how to balance your work and life
www.tuc.org.uk/work_life/index.cfm?mins=377

Working Families
Advice on balancing work and family life
www.workingfamilies.org.uk/asp/family_zone/f_welcome.asp

Women Returners
Information for women returning to work
www.women-returners.co.uk

Direct Gov
Find out how flexible working can suit your needs
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/WorkingHoursAndTimeOff/DG_10029491.

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HOUSING

Upmystreet
Offers information on your local area with details on buying, selling and renting properties. Check out these local pages:

• UK: www.upmystreet.com

Homecheck
Plenty of local housing information on offer when you search by postcode
www.homecheck.co.uk

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TRANSPORT

Traveline
Timetables and journey planning across the UK
Traveline

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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Department for Education and Skills
Detailed information is on offer on a region’s schools. Check out the links for specific counties in the UK
www.dfes.gov.uk Ofsted
Check out the latest report on a specific school by searching Ofsted’s site
www.ofsted.gov.uk

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