Resources A to Z
Services that support a wide range of users. From older or disabled people looking for help with their technology to digital professionals advocating for accessibility best practices within their organisation.
St Helens Adult and Community Learning (ACL) offer a wide range of courses that are delivered within the local community.
With so much available online, it can be hard to know where to start. We’ll guide you through some key steps to help you make the most of what the internet can offer whilst staying safe.
Local services for older people in St Helens, Halton and Warrington.
St Helens Alzheimer’s and dementia support, information and research.
Use BBC Bitesize to help with your homework, revision and learning. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject.
Accessibility guides on using your computer (with visual, aural or physical difficulties).
You can use BBC Teach for free. The website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
You can use BBC Teach for free. The website is home to thousands of free curriculum-mapped videos, arranged by age-group and subject.
A series of short films introducing topics in relation to Using Email, Using The Internet, Using Mobiles and Keeping Safe Online.
CALM is dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. CALM has a helpline for men who are feeling down and need someone to talk to. The helpline is open 5.00pm – midnight, 365 days a year – call 0800 58 58 58. Web chat is also available
National help and support for carers.
Scams can be difficult to recognise, but there are things you can look out for. Check this website if you are concerned about online material.
National Careers Service tool for building a CV and help with writing covering letters.
Local services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of deaf people.
Enhance your digital skills and learn about everything from staying safe on social media to online shopping
A central space to access digital resources. From support to get online to staying safe online
Non-profit making group protecting the interests of the self-employed and small business owners.
Find My Past is a family history website, with an ever-growing collection of records that can help you find ancestors and long-lost family members.
Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading internet safety website. Providing unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.
Information about running a business from the UK government.
Supporting local voluntary organisations and volunteers.
Access to free IT courses with course locations provided by the Torus Foundation
A homework resource for students to help gain a better understanding of the world, and the issues which affect our lives.
Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help. Get free, safe and anonymous support.
Learn how to use the internet. Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected.
Self-help course to improve well being, relationships, depression and distress.
Free, unbiased and independent service covering financial advice and money topics.
Consumer advice service including: banks, cards, shopping and insurance.
St Helens multiple sclerosis support group helping people with MS and their families.
Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.
Find out about conditions, symptoms and treatments including what to do and when to get help.
Find out how your medicine works, how and when to take it and possible side effects
Access to NHS health services including: Local services, conditions and treatments, care and support.
Information and services to help manage your health from the NHS website for England.
Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. This site has advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.
A great free source of Oxford Dictionaries online – just use your library card number to login and access the available resources.
Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK
Register to vote online through the government website.
Skills Bootcamps help you develop new skills that employers are looking for. They’re a great opportunity to train in a new industry or progress in your current career.
Local help and support for carers.
St Helens Community Support Service is a free and independent service funded by Supporting People to provide housing related support to people experiencing severe mental distress. Call on 01744 752611.
Information, advice and access to local health resources.
Information, advice and access to local mental health resources.
St. Helens Mind aims to promote and preserve good mental health and to assist those experiencing mental distress to regain their full potential.
Your new St Helens Wellbeing service makes it easier to access a wide range of healthy living and wellbeing support through a ‘one stop shop’.
Local advice on solving legal, money and other problems.
St Helens community centres and their locations.
Local community arts service working with partners to develop arts in the borough.
Promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of people in St Helens.
Local support and advice for carers.
Local school admissions information and advice service.
Information and advice for schools and education in St Helens.
Information, contacts and links regarding benefits in St Helens.
Family history research group.
Wellbeing & Health Services, Advice & Guidance, Events/Activities & Groups.
Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills.
Think Wellbeing offers free NHS therapy for people registered with a St Helens GP with common mental health problems such as anxiety, stress or depression.
Local social housing needs and help.
Government information about: Benefits entitlement, disability, housing, children and families.
Providing support and services to children and young people, adults facing online harms, and professionals working with children.
National universal credit information, contacts and website links.
Volunteering opportunities, resources, policies and information.
We Are Digital (WAD) work with HM Courts and Tribunals Service to offer a free digital support service for those who need help to fill out online justice forms.
Information and guidance about consumer problems and your rights.