Working and Learning
Ideas for life long learning and personal development.
Learning isn't just about qualifications: it can be for fun, for hobbies, pub quizzes or to find out more about a holiday destination. There are a wide range of services available to you.
The Library Service provides a valuable resource to people in Gloucestershire.
Library Clubs take place across the county and are aimed at people who cannot ordinarily get to a library themselves.
You can get help with transport to the library allowing you to choose your own books and meet others. Contact the library for more information and to get involved.
Useful advice
I am on benefits - can I still volunteer?
The benefits regulations are clear that you can volunteer and it will not affect your benefit payments, as long as you meet the conditions of your particular benefit. However you More…
What is Adult Education?
Adult Education aims to enable adults in Gloucestershire to use learning to improve their lives and those of their families through personal development and enhanced skills for employment, and to More…
Transition assessment for adult social care
Through Gloucestershire’s Multi Agency Transition Pathway, young people who may need social care support when they are 18 should have an adult care needs assessment by the time they are More…
Over 50 and wanting to work?
If you're looking for work, thinking about returning to work or want to change your career, you can get professional help that is specifically for over 50s. The DirectGov website More…
Disabled and long-term unemployed?
Residential training for disabled adults is a programme that helps long-term unemployed disabled people secure and maintain jobs or self-employment. Look at the DirectGov information to find out if it More…
What can a Disability Employment Adviser do for me?
Disability Employment Advisers (DEAs) can give you help and support regardless of your situation. They can help you find work or gain new skills even if you have been out More…
I have a disability - what practical support can I get at work?
Access to Work can help you if your health or disability affects the way you do your job. It gives you and your employer advice and support with extra costs More…
Why learn for leisure?
Learning doesn't have to be formal and you don't have to learn for a qualification. Learning can be fun and a great way to relax and socialise. You might want More…
Where to find a course to learn new skills
Want to learn new skills but wondering which course to go for? Get ideas from the links - or a careers adviser can provide free guidance.
Help for carers with training, work and learning
Working or studying can be difficult to manage with a caring role, but it can be very rewarding, not just in financial terms. There is support available from Job Centre More…
Gloucestershire
County Council
Shire Hall
Westgate Street
Gloucester
Gloucestershire GL1 2TG
T: 01452 426868
E: yourcircle@
gloucestershire.gov.uk
www.yourcircle.org.uk
