Advice & Counselling

http://www.childline.org.uk 

or call 0800 1111. ChildLine, you can contact ChildLine about anything. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.

www.counselling-directory.org.uk

Counselling advice service.

www.southendcab.org.uk

Citizens Advice Bureau - free advice on many issues.

www.cafamily.org.uk

Organisation helping families with disabled children.

www.essexdpa.org

Organisation working to improve the quality of life for people with Disabilities.

www.adviceguide.org.uk

Advice on everyday life.

www.estconnexions.co.uk

Advice service for 13- 19 year olds.

www.gingerbread.org.uk

Support and advice organisation for lone parents.

www.womensaid.org.uk

Advice about domestic violence.  

Community

www.southend.gov.uk

Southend Borough Council website.

www.locallife.co.uk

Information about community life in Southend.

www.essex.police.uk

Essex police website.

www.essex-fire.gov.uk

Information about the Fire service in Essex.

www.sja.org.uk

St John’s ambulance service and how to become a volunteer.

www.accessplace.com

UK business directory with detailed information on UK companies, organisations, shops, restaurants, clubs and schools

www.thisissouthend.co.uk

Access to Southend Evening Echo and Southend Gazette.

www.southendestuaryscouts.org.uk

Information about the scouts movement and to get involved.

www.ace.org.uk

Age Concern.

http://www.firstgroup.com/ukbus/southeast/essex/home/index.php 

Local bus timetables / information.

www.together.gov.uk

Advice on Anti Social Behaviour in the community.

www.greengrid.co.uk

About connecting green spaces in South Essex.

www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Employment Advice.  

Education

http://www.stepon.org

Information on courses and educational organisations.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/ 

BBC GCSE Bitesize

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/

BBC Key Stage 3 Bitesize

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/

Department for Children, School and Families

http://www.edexcel.com/Pages/home.aspx

Examination Body, download course specifications and past papers

http://www.ocr.org.uk 

Examination Body, download course specifications and past papers

http://www.wjec.co.uk 

Welsh Joint Education Committee. Examination Body

www.dfes.gov.uk

National campaign aimed at helping adults improve their literacy and numeracy skills!

www.aimhigher.ac.uk

Advice on higher education.

www.learndirect-advice.co.uk

Advice about career and retraining options.

Health

www.southend.nhs.uk 

Southend hospital, services and NHS support group info.

www.southend-pct.nhs.uk

Information about Southend’s Primary Care Trust.

www.blood.co.uk

Information about how to become a blood donor.

www.diabetes.org.uk 

Guidance and advice for those and their families who are living with diabetes.

www.southendblindwelfare.org.uk

Help for blind people living in the Southend area.

www.depression.com

Help for people and their families dealing with depression.

Sport

http://www.southendssp.co.uk

The Southend East School Sport Partnership

www.southendrugby.com

Southend Rugby Club.

www.leighcricket.com

Leigh on Sea Cricket Club.

www.southendhc.com 

Southend Hockey Club.

www.creating-leisure.co.uk

Information about leisure centres in Southend.

http://www.southendunited.co.uk

Southend United Football Club.

www.locallife.co.uk

Information about Sporting activities in Southend.