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Below are links to some local, city wide and national organisations who give information to young people. If there are any other sites which you would like to see featured, send us an e-mail and we will try to include it in this section.
Hot
team
http://www.health-opportunities.org.uk
give confidential in information on services available to young people
in the local area. As well as operating a c card system.
Crew
2000
www.crew2000.org.uk
Loads of advice on taking and the use and possible misuse of drugs
Fair-trade
www.fairtrade.org.uk/
information of fair-trade products and what you can do to help farmers
around the world get a fair price for their goods.
Youth
politics
www.direct.gov.uk
loads of information and links to sites covering local mps, anti social
behaviour, what’s on and has a specific young peoples section
www.headsup.org.uk/content/
this looks quite a cool n funky web page. It has advice, debating forums
and information and the site states it is not just a place to sound
off but to also get things done as it is governed by the hansard committee
through funding from the house of commons.
These folks give information on locally made decisions as well as a good source of information
Employment
www.career-scotland.org.uk
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
both sites give you some information on job hunting, cv;s, where and
how to look for jobs and there is also information on benefits.
Volunteering
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/iwantto/youngpeople.htm
http://www.timebank.org.uk/volunteering_404.php
www.princesstrust.org.uk
These sites give you information on volunteering opportunities not only
here but country and world wide. Volunteering is a great opportunity
to give something to the community as well as learning new skills, meeting
new people and getting some work experience.
Health
Click
here for web site
don’t be put off by this sites boring front
page as there are actually some really good links and a section aimed
at young people.
http://www.thesite.org/
this site is designed for young people and has lots of information on
loads of different topics. It also runs a forum and the option to ask
questions to professionals and receive a reply.
Mental
health
www.youngminds.org.uk
this site has loads of information on mental health and other disorders
such as anorexia, crime, gender and sexual health. It also has support
and information for young people who may have someone who the live with
and care for who is suffering from a mental illness
Housing
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
information on how to apply for a house, benefits and the responsibilities
of both the housing department and of you as a tenant.
Anti
social behaviour
www.antisocialbehaviourscotland.com
this site gives information on what the law says and what it must do
it also has links to other sites with more stuff
www.youthjusticescotland.gov.uk
Scottish
Childrens law centre
www.sclc.org.uk
here you can get information on getting arrested, your rights, the law
on working, bullying and asbo’s. they also offer a free and confidential
helpline if you need to speak to someone.
Sports
www.edinburghlesiure.co.uk
this site lets you know what is going on city wide why not find out
more about kayaking, sailing, keep fit classes and many more
www.myedinburgh.org
this has links to what is going on in centres across the city such as
sports and activities.
