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Featured Resources

BBC Bitesize
Find My Past
Issues Online
Learn My Way
St.Helens Townships Family History Society
The Live Well Directory

Resources by Category

Arts and Music

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.

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.

Local community arts service working with partners to develop arts in the borough.

Wellbeing & Health Services, Advice & Guidance, Events/Activities & Groups.

Volunteering opportunities, resources, policies and information.

Benefit Support and Resources

National help and support for carers.

Free, unbiased and independent service covering financial advice and money topics.

Consumer advice service including: banks, cards, shopping and insurance.

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.

Local advice on solving legal, money and other problems.

Local support and advice for carers.

Information, contacts and links regarding benefits in St Helens.

Local social housing needs and help.

Government information about: Benefits entitlement, disability, housing, children and families.

National universal credit information, contacts and website links.

Business and Enterprise

Information about running a business from the UK government.

Supporting local voluntary organisations and volunteers.

Free, unbiased and independent service covering financial advice and money topics.

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.

Volunteering opportunities, resources, policies and information.

Educational Resources

St Helens Adult and Community Learning (ACL) offer a wide range of courses that are delivered within the local community.

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.

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.

National Careers Service tool for building a CV and help with writing covering letters.

Enhance your digital skills and learn about everything from staying safe on social media to online shopping

A homework resource for students to help gain a better understanding of the world, and the issues which affect our lives.

Learn how to use the internet. Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected.

Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. This site has advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

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.

Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills.

Health

St Helens Alzheimer’s and dementia support, information and research.

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.

Local services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of deaf people.

Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help. Get free, safe and anonymous support.

Self-help course to improve well being, relationships, depression and distress.

St Helens multiple sclerosis support group helping people with MS and their families.

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.

Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK

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.

StHelens 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’.

 Promoting and protecting the health and wellbeing of people in St Helens.

Local support and advice for carers.

Wellbeing & Health Services, Advice & Guidance, Events/Activities & Groups.

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.

Homework Help

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.

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 homework resource for students to help gain a better understanding of the world, and the issues which affect our lives.

A great free source of Oxford Dictionaries online – just use your library card number to login and access the available resources.

Family history research group.

Jobs, Careers & Skills

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.

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.

National Careers Service tool for building a CV and help with writing covering letters.

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.

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.

Learn how to use the internet. Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected.

Consumer advice service including: banks, cards, shopping and insurance.

Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

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.

Local advice on solving legal, money and other problems.

Local community arts service working with partners to develop arts in the borough.

Local support and advice for carers.

Information, contacts and links regarding benefits in St Helens.

Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills.

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.

Languages and Culture

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 great free source of Oxford Dictionaries online – just use your library card number to login and access the available resources.

Local community arts service working with partners to develop arts in the borough.

Wellbeing & Health Services, Advice & Guidance, Events/Activities & Groups.

Lifelong Learning

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Learn how to use the internet. Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected.

A great free source of Oxford Dictionaries online – just use your library card number to login and access the available resources.

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 community arts service working with partners to develop arts in the borough.

Family history research group.

Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills.

Providing support and services to children and young people, adults facing online harms, and professionals working with children.

Volunteering opportunities, resources, policies and information.

Local History

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.

Family history research group.

Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

St Helens Alzheimer’s and dementia support, information and research.

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.

Local services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of deaf people.

Whatever you’re feeling, we’re here to help. Get free, safe and anonymous support.

Self-help course to improve well being, relationships, depression and distress.

St Helens multiple sclerosis support group helping people with MS and their families.

Access to NHS health services including: Local services, conditions and treatments, care and support.

Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. This site has advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults across the UK

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 mental health resources.

StHelens 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 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.

Wellbeing & Health Services, Advice & Guidance, Events/Activities & Groups.

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.

Volunteering opportunities, resources, policies and information.

Online Basics

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.

Accessibility guides on using your computer (with visual, aural or physical difficulties).

A series of short films introducing topics in relation to Using Email, Using The Internet, Using Mobiles and Keeping Safe Online.

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

Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading internet safety website. Providing unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.

Access to free IT courses with course locations provided by the Torus Foundation

Learn how to use the internet. Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected.

Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

Providing support and services to children and young people, adults facing online harms, and professionals working with children.

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.

Reference and Research

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.

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.

A great free source of Oxford Dictionaries online – just use your library card number to login and access the available resources.

Local school admissions information and advice service.

Information and advice for schools and education in St Helens.

Family history research group.

Information and guidance about consumer problems and your rights.

Rights & Citizenship

Local services for older people in St Helens, Halton and Warrington.

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.

Local services that aim to empower, support and enhance the quality of life of deaf people.

Non-profit making group protecting the interests of the self-employed and small business owners.

Information about running a business from the UK government.

Free, unbiased and independent service covering financial advice and money topics.

Consumer advice service including: banks, cards, shopping and insurance.

Understanding online safety is tricky for all ages. This site has advice to help you learn about staying safe online as a family.

Register to vote online through the government website.

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.

Local advice on solving legal, money and other problems.

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.

Local social housing needs and help.

Government information about: Benefits entitlement, disability, housing, children and families.

National universal credit information, contacts and website links.

Information and guidance about consumer problems and your rights.

Staying Safe Online

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.

Accessibility guides on using your computer (with visual, aural or physical difficulties).

A series of short films introducing topics in relation to Using Email, Using The Internet, Using Mobiles and Keeping Safe Online.

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

Get Safe Online is the UK’s leading internet safety website. Providing unbiased, factual and easy-to-understand information on online safety.

Access to free IT courses with course locations provided by the Torus Foundation

Learn how to use the internet. Learn My Way has free learning for you to gain digital skills to stay safe and connected.

Helping to make the UK the safest place to live and work online.

Providing support and services to children and young people, adults facing online harms, and professionals working with children.

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.

Your Money

Free, unbiased and independent service covering financial advice and money topics.

Consumer advice service including: banks, cards, shopping and insurance.