Services in advice for life (119)

  1. Advice for life

    You can find lots of information and advice for the things affecting your life on izzy-info, including where to get help and support from local and national organisations. In this section you can find information, help and advice on: Drugs and alcohol Healthy lives Relationships…
  2. Aged 16 or younger and want to work

    There are laws about young people working These cover at what age you can do certain kinds of work, how many hours you can work and when you can begin working full-time. You may need a permit to work. If your employer lets you work…
  3. Are you feeling unsafe?

    If you are worried about knives, guns or other weapons ... ... this information aims to help you decide what to do and explains the law around weapons, so you can make informed decisions. Worried about violence and weapons? Violent crime is a worry for…
  4. Benefits for young people

    Benefit rules and regulations are complicated Young people under 18 (and sometimes under 20) may not be able to claim many of the benefits available but if you are living independently or have an illness or disability or you are a parent, then do check out if you…
  5. Difficult relationship? Need advice?

    Need help with difficult relationships with family or friends? Or are you finding it hard to cope and need to talk to someone? If you want to talk to someone outside the family about something that is worrying you, you can ring Childline T: 0800…
  6. Disability, know your rights

    There are laws that protect you from being treated less fairly than people without a disability. Understanding your rights and the adjustments you can expect from school, college, university and employers is important. It will give you, and those helping you, the confidence to plan ahead…
  7. Drinking too much? Need advice?

    There's lots of help and support available Islington Drug and Alcohol Service for Young People offers free, confidential advice and support at T: 020 7527 5099 Islington Drug and Alcohol Helpline T: 0808 800 0019 is open 24 hours, seven days a week and can help you or…
  8. Drugs, alcohol and addictions

    If drugs, alcohol or addictions are causing you, your family or friends a problem - there are people who can help you Islington Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS), offers one-to-one support and treatment for young people under 18 years old and living in Islington,…
  9. Family problems? Need help?

    If you're worried and want to talk to someone about family problems ... ... such as parents splitting up or someone dying, you can contact Childline T: 0800 1111. You can also find useful information on the websites below: Parents splitting up: Kooth - online, free, safe…
  10. Feeling unsafe in your own home?

    Feel threatened or unsafe in your own home? This may sometimes be because of domestic violence or abuse. You can get help and advice, look at the Related services and External links sections for more information.
  11. Going out

    Most people like to go out to a club, a restaurant, a show or sporting event. A little planning before you go will mean you all have a great time without spending too much money, getting separated or drinking too much. It is great fun…
  12. Healthy lives

    Although it can be tough to do the right things, the benefits for mind and body of a healthy lifestyle are well known: you have more energy. you don’t get ill so often (as a result of a boosted immune system) you feel happier (as…
  13. Home and family

    Support for you and your family Most families have problems at some time. This can include a serious illness, a death, money problems, family members not getting on, or finding it difficult to talk about problems. All this can affect you in different ways and…
  14. Homeless, or thinking of leaving home?

    If you are thinking of leaving home and want to talk to someone about it ... ... you can contact Childline, a free confidential helpline for young people T: 0800 1111. If there are problems at home and you have moved out and are homeless, there…
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