Access North Glasgow | Useful Links

Volunteering
Volunteer Development Scotland Works strategically and in partnership to promote, support and develop volunteering in Scotland.
Volunteer Centre Network Scotland Find out if volunteering is for you.
Volunteer Centre Glasgow Would you like to volunteer, or are you looking for volunteers. Search the database for volunteering opportunities across the city and enquire about voluntary positions you'd like to apply for.
Parents Talk 2 is a new project open to all parents and carers in Glasgow. We offer support to help you feel prepared to talk with your children and teenagers about growing up, puberty, relationships and sexual health
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Housing
Unity Homes Housing Association Ltd. Unity Homes' covearge area includes Balornock East & Barmulloch.
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Learning
North Glasgow College Information on part time and full time courses, order a prospectus, apply online.
Glasgow's Learning Glasgow’s Learning is the name of the Glasgow Community Learning Strategy Partnership's adult literacy and numeracy initiative. The Partnership is working to develop a strategic approach to community learning planning.
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Internet
Scotland Internet In depth directory of scottish websites.
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Local Maps
Multimap - Online maps of Glasgow North and Elsewhere Here you can find maps of the area by keying in a postcode or address. Map of North Glasgow and other UK and European cities.
The AA Online Route Planner - Get directions and maps for places in North Glasgow With this site you can get access to a free route planner. Key in where you are and where you're going to get directions and a map.
Streetmap - Online maps of streets in North Glasgow and elsewhere Here you can key in a postcode or address to find street directions in the North Glasgow area, and elsewhere in the UK.
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Financial Advice
IVA Advice The site is maintained by a group of UK debt counsellors and is intended to provide information about IVA's, Trust Deeds and other solutions to debt.
Myvesta UK Access the many free resources, including money advice forums, online instructional videos, self-help resources and frequently asked questions. For those that have a personal question, they can chat confidentially with a senior debt adviser online for free through our site.
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Transport
NATA transport NATA deliver a door to door service for community and statutory organisations as well as corporate clients who require mini bus transport hire within Greater Glasgow and the surrounding area
Glasgow's Evening Visitor Service Free evening transport service to Glasgow Hospital's
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Community Safety
Safe Journey Home Feel safe when using taxis and travelling.
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Community Arts
Toonspeak Drama and Theatre activities for 11-25 year olds in North Glasgow.
Connector Connector aims to grow an active support network for Scottish based socially engaged artists and arts organisations.
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Children's Health
BBC A-Z of Children's Conditions A to Z listing of all the children's ailments covered by BBC Health Online/
Childline Free national helpline for children in trouble or danger, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. the Helpline number is 0800 1111.
Eating Disorders Association Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and related eating disorders.
Healthy Kids A fun site for kids from ages 3 to 8+. Learn about what food is good or bad for you and how to stay healthy.
Kidscape Advice for those worried about bullying.
KidsHealth.org An American site that has information on different health subjects like eating disorders.
The Yuckiest Site! Fun site with lots of gruesome hiccuping/belching etc. Weird and wonderful facts about bodies.
Up to You A healthy eating site for kids aged 7 to 9 from BBC Northern Ireland. Food facts, tips on nutrition, a quiz - and lots more!
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Electricity and Gas
Energylinx Limited A free online electricity and gas price comparison service for the domestic consumer.
Scottish Gas Electricity and gas suppliers in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland. Discounts available to those who pay their bills online.
Scottish Power Electricity and gas suppliers in Glasgow and other parts of Scotland. Pay your bills online.
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Family Sites
Matmice.com Matmice.com is a website produced entirely by 3 young sisters from Australia. The site provides a place for other children to create their own web pages and to date over 50,000 children throughout the world have done so. Matmice allows children to become part of the web; not onlookers, but participants!
Childnet International Childnet International’s mission is to work in partnership with others around the world to help make the Internet a great and safe place for children.
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Food and Healthy Eating
Raising Kids - Food Healthy eating information for babies, toddlers, young children and teenagers.
Help the Aged - Healthy Eating Printable information on diet for the elderly including meal ideas and store cupboard ideas.
BBC Food The basics of eating well, with recipes that prove eating healthily doesn't have to compromise on taste
Lifebytes - Healthy Eating Food hygiene and balanced diet information for the teenage years.
Reality Island Join the Reality Island where you can explore all aspects of food, including budgeting tips when shopping for food, working in the food industry, getting fit, eating healthily and cooking a selection of popular dishes.
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Glasgow City Council
A-Z Guide of Council Services The A-Z provides a list of Council Services and links to further information on their website.
Pay Your Council Tax Online You can now make council tax payment via their online payment service.
Councillor's Information and Feedback Try these pages for information on your local Councillor and how to get in touch with them.
Major Roadworks An interactive map and list of current roadworks in the City.
Council News Keep up to date with news from Glasgow City Council.
What's On An online database of events happening in the City.
Your Opinion Contact the Council if you wish to add your voice to their regular consultation exercises.
Glasgow City Council Home page of Glasgow City Council.
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- Council Services Online
- Library Catalogue Browse the library Catalogue
- Road and Lighting Faults Submit a roads or lighting fault
- Your Councillor Enter your postcode to find your councillor's contact and surgery details
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- North Area Committee
- Glasgow North Area Committee Website of the North Area Committee, one of Glasgow City Council's 11 area committees. It covers the Council wards of Milton, Ashfield, Keppochhill, Royston, Cowlairs, Springburn, Wallacewell, Milnbank (part) & Robroyston in the north of Glasgow. Its main aim is to help ensure that Council services meet the needs of local people.
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Health
NHS Direct Information on illnesses and their treatments.
Health Information Board for Scotland (HEBS) Information on health topics including alcohol and drugs misuse, cancer, mental health, healthy eating and smoking.
Find Your Nearest Health Service Use this handy resource to find your nearest Doctor or Dentist.
Scotland's Health on the Web Online Health Information provided by NHS Scotland.
BBC Health Online Extensive and easy to use resource from the BBC. Keep up to date with the latest health news.
Lifelink (working in North Glasgow) Crisis Intervention project working in the North Glasgow area with people 12+ who are in crisis, self harming and/or feeling suicidal.
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Employment / Jobs / Careers Advice
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- Information & Advice
- Glasgow North Regeneration Agency Do you need assistance with finding a job, writing a CV, money or benefits advice, or learning new skills? If you are unemployed and live in the local area, Glasgow North Regeneration Agency may be able to assist you in finding a job.
- Job Seeker Direct Tel: 0845 606 0234 (local rate, weekdays 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-1pm).
- Learndirect Scotland Learndirect Scotland are here to help you get into learning the pain free way - to help you decide what, where and how you want to learn.
- Modern Apprenticeships Scotland Modern Apprenticeships offer people aged over 16 the chance of paid employment linked with the oportunity to train for jobs at craft, technician and management level.
- Trouble at Work Onsite advice for people with work related problems
- PlanIt A guide to educational opportunities and careers in Scotland.
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- Help with your CV
- BBC One Life's Guide to CVs One Life's guide to CVs. Includes advice on the different types available and how to write them.
- CV Builder Build your CV online - a special online tool on the Careers Scotland website. With hints and tips.
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- Searching for a Job
- Job Centre Plus Search for jobs in your area.
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- - Scottish Vacancies
  - Scot Careers
  - Royal Mail - Jobs Search for jobs at the Royal Mail.
  - Careers Scotland
  - Glasgow City Council Search for jobs at Glasgow City Council.
  - S1 Jobs Search for jobs in Central Scotland and surrounding areas.
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  - UK Wide Vacancies
  - totaljobs.com
  - fish4jobs
  - jobs.co.uk
  - Workthing
  - Worktrain
  - Gisajob
  - jobjobbed.co.uk
  - The Times Educational Supplement (TES) Education jobs in schools, colleges and related areas such as youth work, careers guidance, educational psychology and teaching English as a foreign language. Email alerts.
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  - Free e-mail accounts
  - Yahoo! Mail When applying for a job online, you sometimes need your own e-mail address. Yahoo! offers free e-mail accounts and instructions for setting them up.
  - Hotmail When applying for a job online, you sometimes need your own e-mail address. Hotmail offers free e-mail accounts and instructions for setting them up.
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- For people with disabilities
- Opening The OPENING Project supports unemployed people across Glasgow who have a disability, health problem or impairment and who want to work for 16 hours per week or more.
- Momentum Momentum, formerly Rehab Scotland, is one of Scotland's leading providers of rehabilitation and training services, empowering people with disabilities and those who are socially and economically excluded to gain greater independence, confidence and access to employment.
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Post
Royal Mail Find your nearest Post Office. Also address/postcode finder.
Mailing Preference Service Remove your name from up to 95% of direct mail lists in the UK.
Royal Mail Postcode Finder Search for a UK postcode by street address. You need to register.
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Telephone
BT Phone company, plus directory enquiries.
Phone Co-op A phone company which belongs to its customers.
uSwitch Compare prices for phone, gas and electricity, and digital TV.
BT Directory Enquiries Online Find telephone numbers. Up to 10 free searches a day.
Telephone Preference Service Register online to stop unwanted sales calls.
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Water
Scottish Water Providers of water and water services in our area.
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Young People
Caledonia Youth The service is aimed at any young person (male or female) who wishes advice, information and support on any aspect of sex, contraception and relationships.
Junior Exec Information for Young People in Scotland from the Scottish Executive. Learn about the environment, health and well being matters, law and order, voting and education. Includes a section for teachers and parents
BBC One Life Radio 1's advice site providing impartial and practical advice and information on love, life and living for 15-24 year olds
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