Employment & Education Support
Whether you're looking to develop your skills, access training, or support a patient facing employment challenges, this page connects you with organisations that offer career counselling, training opportunities, job placement assistance, and employment rights guidance. You’ll find job search resources, career counselling centres, local employment agencies, and national helplines for advice on employment rights and benefits.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
Here are resources that can assist in employment and educational pursuits:
Employability Support: Services that assist people in gaining employment, acquiring job skills, and receiving career training. These resources are ideal for those looking to enter the job market or enhance their skills for better career opportunities.
Job Search Resources: Websites and agencies dedicated to helping individuals find job opportunities, from local vacancies to online job boards.
Career Counselling Centres: Organisations that provide professional career guidance, interview preparation, and advice on navigating career transitions.
Local Employment Agencies: Agencies that offer job placement services, recruitment assistance, and work-experience opportunities tailored to different sectors and skill levels.
National Helplines for Employment Rights and Benefits: Resources that provide guidance on employment rights, welfare benefits, and support for those struggling with job-related issues, including redundancy or discrimination.
ADFAM
Advice and information to support the families of people addicted to drugs or alcohol.
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020 3817 9410
Active Cornwall
Local sporting information for Cornwall.
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Adult Prevention Services
Available for those with health and wellbeing needs, helps self-manage and develop skills
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0300 1234 131
Age UK Cornwall
Transport, advocacy, befriending, and homecare for older people.
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01872 266388
Alcoholics Anonymous
Advice, information, and support for people with alcohol dependency.
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0800 917 7650
Aspire
Practical support for individuals living with spinal cord injury.
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020 8954 5759
Autism Helpline
Information, advice, and support for those with autism and their families.
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0808 800 4104
Bereavement Support Splash Project
Offers help and support to those who have experienced the loss of a baby.
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ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Cornwall's website dedicated to delivering Suicide First Aid training.
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Admiral Nurse Service
Support for dementia patients who are in-patients at The Royal Cornwall Hospital.
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01872 250000
Adult Social Care, Health and Wellbeing Access Service
Provides support for health and social care in Cornwall
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0300 1234 131
Al-Anon
Support for families and friends of problem drinkers, whether the person is still drinking or not.
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0800 0086 811
Alzheimer's Society
Provides information, support, and guidance for those affected by Alzheimer's.
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0300 222 1122
Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI)
Provides advice and counselling for those suffering from post-natal depression.
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020 7386 0868
Beat
Provides helplines for adults and young people offering support for eating disorders.
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0808 801 0677
Bosence Farm Community
Temporary supported housing for people recovering from drug/alcohol dependence.
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01736 850006