Access to work
W: www.gov.uk/access-to-work
T: 0800 121 7479
Textphone: 0800 121 7579
About Us
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
- a grant to help pay for practical support with your work
- advice about managing your mental health at work
- money to pay for communication support at job interviews
How to access
Referral process:
Self refer online (contact to see if you are eligible)
Opening hours: (Telephone hours)
Monday – Friday
9am – 5pm
Address:
Blaby District Council, Council Offices,
Desford Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2EP
Volunteering:
No
CEA Card
W: https://www.ceacard.co.uk/
T: 01244526016 (Charged at local rate)
E: info@ceacard.co.uk
About Us
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. You will need to provide evidence that the card holder receives one of the following:
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance (AA)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
- Blind Persons Registration
How to access
Check website for list of participating cinemas
Call centre is open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Apply online via the website or by post by downloading the referral form
Volunteering: No
Citizens Advice Leicestershire
W: https://citizensadviceleicestershire.org/
T: 0808 278 7854
E: Online email form on website
About Us
Employment support and advice – they also have outreach sessions at various locations in Blaby.
How to access
Referral process:
Self refer via phone, email or drop in – Tue & Weds 10am-3pm
Opening hours:
Tuesday and Wednesdays 10:00am – 3:00pm
Address:
Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester, LE1 3PJ
Volunteering:
Yes
Go Learn
W: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/skills-for-jobs/adult-learning-courses-golearn
T: 0800 988 0308
E: adultlearning@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Adult learning courses in a range of subjects. Weekend, day, or evening classes, plus help with finding a course, CV’s, careers choices and getting a job. Contact for course information and local enrolment centre address.
How to access
Referral process:
Self referral via phone
Opening hours: (Phoneline)
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm
Address:
Contact to find our your local enrolment centre
Volunteering:
Yes
Leicester Job Centre Plus
W: www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/leicester-jobcentre
T: 0845 604 3719
E: n/a
About Us
Jobcentre Plus provides resources to enable job-searchers to find work, through Job points (touch-screen computer terminals), Jobseeker Direct (telephone service) and the Jobcentre Plus website. They offer information about training opportunities for the unemployed. They administer claims for benefits such as Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, and Jobseeker’s Allowance.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact by telephone
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm / Wednesday 10:00am – 17:00pm
Address:
Make contact to find local job centre
National Careers Service
W: http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
T: 0800 100 900
E: online email form
About Us
Provides information, advice and guidance about learning, training and work.
How to access
Referral process:
Email, phone, post and webchat (no cost)
Opening hours:
Phone line and webchat available from 8am- 10pm, 7 days a week.
Address:
National Careers Service
PO BOX 1331
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE99 5EB
Volunteering:
Yes
U3A University of the Third Age
W: https://www.u3a.org.uk/find
T: 01858 440851
E: secretaru@slu3a.org.uk
About Us
U3A (University of the Third Age) is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.
How to access
Referral process:
Make contact for more information – referral process differs depending on the location of U3A
Opening hours:
National line: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm.
Address:
Various locations – use the website to find your local u3a.
Volunteering:
No
Building Blaby Futures
W: https://www.blaby.gov.uk/leisure-health-and-community/community/building-blaby-futures/
T: 0116 272 7725/26
E: housingskills@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
U3A (University of the Third Age) is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.
How to access
Referral process:
Self-referral or professional referral
Opening hours:
Daily, 9:00am-4pm
Volunteering:
No
Access to work
W: www.gov.uk/access-to-work
T: 0800 121 7479
Textphone: 0800 121 7579
About Us
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
- a grant to help pay for practical support with your work
- advice about managing your mental health at work
- money to pay for communication support at job interviews
How to access
Referral process:
Self referral or online application (individuals must have a disability or health condition, including physical or mental health experiences that makes it hard for you to do parts of your job or get to and from work, must be over 16) See website for more details.
Telephone lines open:
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
CEA Card
W: https://www.ceacard.co.uk/
T: 01244526016 (Charged at local rate)
E: info@ceacard.co.uk
About Us
The Card enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a complimentary ticket for someone to go with them when they visit a participating cinema. You will need to provide evidence that the card holder receives one of the following:
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Attendance Allowance (AA)
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)
- Blind Persons Registration
How to access
Check website for list of participating cinemas
Call centre is open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays)
Apply online via the website or by post by downloading the referral form
Volunteering: No
Citizens Advice
W: https://citizensadviceleicestershire.org/
T: 0808 2787854
E: online email form – https://citizensadviceleicestershire.org/get-advice/email-advice/
About Us
Employment support and advice service.
How to access
Referral process:
Self-refer, drop in or contact via phone or online email
Address:
Clarence House, 46 Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 3PJ
Opening hours:
Tuesday and Wednesdays 10.00am-3.00pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Go Learn
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/skills-for-jobs/adult-learning-courses-golearn
T: 0800 988 0308
E: adultlearning@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Adult learning courses in a range of subjects. Including, weekend, day or evening classes. Plus, help with finding a course, CV’s, careers choices and getting a job.
How to access
Referral process:
Self Refer or make contact to find out your nearest enrolment centre
Opening hours:
Telephone lines:
Monday – Friday, 9:00am-7:00pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Helping Hands Oadby
W: https://www.helpinghandsadvice.co.uk/locations/oadby/
T: 0781 470 5794
E: office@helpinghandscentre.co.uk
About Us
Employment support and advice, including drop in sessions.
How to access
Referral process:
Self-refer, drop in or contact via phone or email.
Opening hours:
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 3:00pm
Address:
Trinity Methodist Church, The Public Car Park Entrance, Oadby, Leicestershire,
LE2 5AB
Volunteering:
Yes
Helping Hands-Wigston
W: https://www.helpinghandsadvice.co.uk/locations/south-wigston/
T: 0116 2782001
E: office@helpinghandscentre.co.uk
About Us
Employment support and advice, including drop in sessions and outreach service are also available.
How to access
Referral process:
Self refer, drop in or contact via phone or email.
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 10.00 – 13.00
Address:
66-68 Blaby Road, Wigston, LE18 4SD
Volunteering:
Yes
Leicester Job Centre Plus
W: www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/leicester-jobcentre
T: 0845 604 3719
E: n/a
About Us
Your local job centre can administer claims including, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact by phone
Address:
Contact to find local job centre
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday : 9am- 5pm
Wednesday 10am- 5pm
National Careers Service
W: www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
T: 0800 100 900
E: online email form
About Us
Provides information, advice and guidance about learning, training and work.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via email, phone, post or webchat
Opening hours:
8am to 10pm, 7days a week
Address:
National Careers Service, PO Box 1331, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 5EB
Volunteering:
Yes
Remit Mental Health Project
W: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/remit-mental-health-project
T: 0116 454 1900
E: Online email form
About Us
Community education project for people in Leicester and Leicestershire, who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
How to access
Referral process:
Download a referral form to be completed by a GP or Mental Health Professional.
Opening hours:
Various
Address:
Aylestone Leisure Centre – 2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6LU
U3A (University of the Third Age)
W: https://www.u3a.org.uk/find
T: 020 8466 6139
E: N/A
About Us
U3A (University of the Third Age) is a UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.
How to access
Referral process:
Make contact via website or telephone as referral processes differ depending on locations
Opening hours:
National line – Mon-Fri 9:30am-4:30pm.
Address:
Various locations – use the website to find your local u3a.
Volunteering:
No
Work and Skills Leicestershire
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/skills-for-jobs/work-and-skills-leicestershire
T: N/A
E: N/A
About Us
Work & Skills Leicestershire is a completely free service available to anyone living in Leicestershire who needs our help finding work or training. Work & Skills offers support, advice and information about employability
How to access
Referral process:
Fill out the online form to get in touch
Opening hours:
Wednesday’s 10:00am-12:00pm
Address:
Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston Magna, LE18 1PA
Access to work
W: www.gov.uk/access-to-work
Telephone: 0800 121 7479
Textphone: 0800 121 7579
About Us
Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability.
The support you get will depend on your needs. Through Access to Work, you can apply for:
- a grant to help pay for practical support with your work
- advice about managing your mental health at work
- money to pay for communication support at job interviews
How to access
Referral process:
Self referral by using the online form (Individuals must have a disability or health condition, including physical or mental health experiences that makes it hard for you to do parts of your job or get to and from work).
Opening hours:
Telephone lines – Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
Contact to see if you are eligible
Adult skills and Learning (Leicester City Council)
W: www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/
T: 0116 454 1900
E: n/a
About Us
Provide skills and education courses for adults. Download referral form from online. Local enrolment centre addresses and courses can also be found online.
How to access
Referral process:
Download a referral form and send it back or self-refer by phone or at a local enrolment centre.
Address:
Various
Opening hours:
Various
Aspiro
W: http://www.aspiro.org.uk
T: 0800 098 8708
E: info@aspiro.org.uk
About Us
Employment support for adults who are disadvantaged in accessing work or learning opportunities.
How to access
Referral process:
Downloadable referral form online
Address:
3rd floor, 15 Wellington Street Leicester LE1 6HH
(Contact for information, and to find out about employment clinics in your area)
Volunteering:
Yes
Brighter Futures
T: 01782 406000
E: brighterfutures@emmauslandr.org
About Us
Holistic support to help people into employment and training. This includes writing CV’s, completing application forms, homelessness and housing advice, benefits and debt advice.
How to access
Referral process:
Call, text or email for more information or to make a referral
Address:
67B Hinckley Road,
Leicester
LE3 0TB
Volunteering:
No
Go Learn
W: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/skills-for-jobs/adult-learning-courses-golearn
T: 0800 988 0308
E: adultlearning@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Contact for course information and local enrolment.
Adult learning courses in a range of subjects, including weekend, day or evening classes. Plus, help with finding a course, CV’s, careers choices and getting a job.
How to access
Referral process:
Self referral’s can be made by contacting the freephone number
Opening hours:
Phoneline – Monday – Friday, 9am – 7pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Great Project
W: www.greatproject.org.uk
T: 0116 257 5020
E: info@greatproject.org.uk
About Us
Support around getting training or employment. Including, confidence building, cv writing, work experience and self employment information. Our service is mainly focused around providing support to the service user who is part of a family. To see whether you meet our criteria, please see our website.
How to access
Referral process:
Call or visit the website
Address:
Great Project, 9 Newark Street, Leicester, LE1 5SN
Volunteering:
Yes
Leicester Job Centre Plus
W: https://www.jobcentreguide.co.uk/leicester-jobcentre
T: 0845 604 3719
E: N/A
About Us
Your local job centre can administer claims including, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact by phone
Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday : 9am- 5pm
Wednesday 10am- 5pm
Links to Work
W: https://www.llep.org.uk/esif-section/about-esif/project-success-stories/links-to-work/
T: 0800 917 9262 / 07786 278904
E: manjit.shergill@workinglinks.co.uk
About Us
Support for unemployed people to get back into work.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact Manjit Shergill for further information
Address:
Third Floor, 60 Charles Street
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE1 1FB
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00-17:30
National Careers Service
W: http://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
T: 0800 100 900
E: Online email form
About Us
Provides information, advice and guidance about learning, training and work.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact by email, phone, post or webchat.
Opening hours:
8am to 10pm, 7days a week (phone and webchat)
Address:
National Careers Service, PO Box 1331, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE99 5EB
Volunteering:
Yes
P3
W: www.p3charity.org
T: 01162553228
E: LeicesterFS@p3charity.org
About Us
Floating Support Service that can help with maintaining tenancy, maximising benefits, staying independent, dealing with debts, accessing community groups, employment, training, volunteering support and signposting to other agencies.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact by phone, email or website.
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Remit mental health project
W: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/remit-mental-health-project
T: 0116 454 1900
E: n/a
About Us
Community education project for people in Leicester and Leicestershire, who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
How to access
Referral process:
Download a referral form to be completed by a GP or Mental Health Professional
Opening hours:
Various
Address:
The BRITE Centre – Braunstone Avenue, Leicester, LE3 1LE
OR
Aylestone Leisure Centre – 2 Knighton Lane East, Leicester, LE2 6LU.
Remploy
W: www.remploy.co.uk
T: 0300 456 8110
E: info@remploy.co.uk / iremploy@remploy.co.uk
About Us
Supporting people with mental health issues access work, Remploy also provide information and support individuals accessing volunteering.
How to access
Referral process:
Online via the website or call
Opening hours:
Online advisor support, Monday – Friday 8am-8pm & Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm
Address:
18c Meridian East, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WZ
Volunteering:
Yes
U3A (University of the Third Age)
W: https://u3asites.org.uk/leicester/home
T: 0116 2911814
National Office: 020 8466 6139
E: Send email using contact page on website
About Us
A UK movement of retired and semi-retired people who come together to continue their educational, social and creative interests in a friendly and informal environment.
How to access
Referral process:
Depends on the location of your nearest U3A
Opening hours:
National line: Monday – Friday 9:30am-4:30pm.
Address:
Christchurch, 105a Clarendon Park Road, Leicester, LE2 3AH
Volunteering:
No
Unison
W: https://www.unison.org.uk/
T: 0800 0 857 857
E: n/a
About Us
Public service union offering legal help, financial assistance, accident compensation, advice, support and help at work.
How to access
Referral process;
Join online using website or call using free phone number
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Address:
East Midlands Head Office-
UNISON
Vivian Avenue
Nottingham
NG5 1AF
Writing School East Midlands
W: www.writingschooleastmidlands.co.uk
T: 0115 7934110
E: courses@writingschooleastmindals.co.uk
About Us
Writing workshops
How to access
Referral process:
Make contact via telephone, email or using the website
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Worker’s Educational Association (WEA)
W: http://www.wea.org.uk/eastmidlands
T: 0116 255 6614 / 03003033464
E: 101leicester@wea.org.uk
About Us
Offers a range of adult learning courses. Also offers courses aimed specifically at people aged 50+.
How to access
Referral process:
Book online or make contact using the telephone number provided
Address:
101 Hinckley Road, Leicester, LE3 0TD
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
Volunteering:
Yes
The YES Project
W: https://yesproject.org/about/
T: 0116 257 4973
E: N/A
About Us
Supporting people living in Leicester and Leicestershire aged 15-24 who currently aren’t in any type of paid work, training or education – facing barriers such as mental health, low self-esteem, disabilities, being in care, language and culture barriers.
How to access
Referral process:
Referrals can be made online
Address:
Voluntary Action Leicestershire, 9 Newarke Street, Le1 5 Leicester
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 4:30pm
Volunteering:
Yes
Twiin Employment
W: https://www.twinemployment.com/
T: 020 8269 5695
E: kforty@twinuk.com
About Us
Twiin offer free support with employment and they offer free courses. People must be unemployed to access these services.
How to access
Referral process:
Call, text or email for more information or to make a referral
Address:
2nd Floor, 60 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1FB
Opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:45pm
Careers Advice
W: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/learning-for-work/leicester-to-work-employability-courses/careers-advice/
T: 0116 4541900
E: lasals@leicester.gov.uk
About Us
Professional and impartial career advice, not only to our students, but also to the wider community.
How to access
Referral process:
Call, text or email for more information or to make a referral
Opening hours:
Information line : Monday – Thursday & Fridays, 9am- 4:30pm
Leicestershire Adult Learning Service
W: www.leicestershire.gov.uk/GoLearn
T: 0116 3050432 / 0750 8013252 (Jayne Edwards)
E: jayne.edwards@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Leicestershire Adult Learning can help individuals explore hundreds of part-time day, evening and weekend courses that are delivered throughout the county. These include computing, English and maths, languages, skills for jobs, drawing and painting, cooking, Pilates and crafts.
They also offer taster learning sessions, free appointments with learning and work advisers and skills improvement services.
How to access
Referral process:
Contact via telephone, email or using the website
Address:
Wigston Library and Learning Centre
Bull Head Street, Wigston Magna, LE18 1PA
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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