Useful links - young people

Having your say

Directgov guide to government (new window).

10 Downing Street website (new window).

About my vote website (new window) - information about registering to vote and elections.

UK Youth Parliament (new window) - aims to give young people between the age of 11 and 18 a voice in local and national government.

Local organisations working with young people

4YP - Suffolk Young People's Health Project (new window) - based in Ipswich the project runs walk-in clinics for contraception and sexual health, provides counselling for 12 to 25 year olds, access to youth workers, drug and alcohol information, and a wide range of services and activities for young people including laundry, shower, cooking facilities, a youth forum, drop in sessions, advice and support.

CYDS Project (new window) - youth project offering a wide range of activities, services and support to people aged 13 - 29 in Leiston and surrounding area.

Level Two (new window) - youth project in Felixstowe offering a range of activities and services for young people (of high school age 11-19) living in Felixstowe and surrounding villages. 54 Cobbold Road, Felixstowe (above Tesco), email fydglevel2@btconnect.com or call 01394 272521.

Just 42 (new window) - charity working in the southern Coastal area offering range of programmes for children and young people of all faiths and none.

Pastel (new window) - a Suffolk social enterprise supporting young adults with learning difficulties and or disabilities, aged 11-25.

Soundwaves (new window) - music project for young people aged 13 to 26.

Helplines

Childline (new window) - confidential counselling service for children and young people, call 0800 1111 or go to their website to send them an email.

Information and advice

Citizens Advice Bureau (new window) - information about education, health, employment, debt, benefits, housing and your rights. Some information is also available in Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, Urdu and Chinese. Contact details for Citizens Advice Bureaux in the Suffolk Coastal area.

Debt Advice Foundation (new window) - Helpline: 0800 043 4050
National debt advice charity offering free, impartial advice, guides and information about money management and debt.

Directgov for young people (new window) - advice about learning, work, health, relationships, crime, money, leisure, disability, politics, government and travel.

Directgov guide to education and learning (new window) - information about schools, university and higher education, student finance, qualifications and adult education.

Learndirect (new window) - online courses and advice on careers and learning.

Princes Trust (new window) - charity that helps young people aged 14 to 30 through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance.

Shelter (new window) - information about housing and help with legal and practical issues.

Suffolk Safeguarding Children Board (new window) - information for children and young people, families, carers and professionals.

Suffolk Young Infolink (new window) - searchable database listing activities, projects, sports clubs, youth groups, music and arts across Suffolk.

Talk to FRANK (new window) - information and advice about drugs.

TheSite.org (new window) - advice on topics such as sex, relationships, alcohol, drugs, work, study, health, well-being, home, law and money.

The Source (new window) - information and advice from Suffolk Youth and Connexions service on school choices, careers, health and much more.

Youth information.com (new window) - the National Youth Agency's information website for young people.

Jobs for students

Employment4students (new window) - jobs website dedicated to helping students and young people find work. You can search for part time and holiday jobs, gap year and temporary jobs, internships, placements and graduate jobs.

Finding somewhere to live

FlatmateRooms (new window) - search for rooms to rent, flatshares, house shares and flats to let, also advice for landlords and tenants ranging from tenancy agreements, deposits to how to deal with disputes.

Crime

Fearless (new window) - information for young people about crimes that affect them and how they can pass on information about crime anonymously.

Getting around

Going Somewhere bus service - bus service for young people who want to get to local amenities between Aldeburgh and Framlingham on Friday and Saturday nights between 7pm and 11pm.

Suffolk onboard (new window) - bus timetables and leaflets, connections to bus and train links in rural areas, latest passenger transport news.

16-25 Railcard (new window) - will save you 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Britain.