External links and web resources
We have a growing database of resources and external links that you may find useful. Select a category from the list below.
Note: Hyndburn Borough Council are not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
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Advice and Benefits
Age Concern
Age Concern is the UK's largest organisation working with and for older people. They provide vital local services as well as influencing public opinion and government. Every day they are in touch with thousands of older people enabling them to make more of life.Appeals Service
The Appeals Service was formally launched on 3rd April 2000. The Service arranges and hears appeals on decisions on Social Security, Child Support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Vaccine Damage, Tax Credit and Compensation Recovery, Child Tax Credit and Pensions CreditBenefits Now
This site provides comprehensive information about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance. Find out if you qualify and at what rate you are likely to be paid. Contains guidance on application, how the Department of Work and Pensions make decisions about Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance, and more.Citizens Advice Bureau Service
The Citizens Advice Bureau Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice. From its origins in 1939 as an emergency service during World War II, it has evolved into a professional national agency.DrugScope
The UK's leading drugs charity and centre of expertise on drugsFindSupport
A free directory that lists self help groups, support groups and charities in the UK.Inland Revenue
The Inland Revenue is here to ensure that everyone understands and receives what they are entitled to and understands and pays what they owe, so that everyone contributes to the UK's needs.Samaritans
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Amnesty International
A movement of ordinary people from across the world standing up for humanity and human rights, our purpose is to protect individuals wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.Health for Asylum Seekers and Refugees Portal
Information on general and health related issues, multilingual and multicultural health resources.Immigration Advisory Service
The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UK’s largest charity providing representation and advice in immigration and asylum law. These services are free to people who are eligibleMedical Foundation for the Victims of Torture
Information, news, events, publications, myth busting, newsletter.Refugee Action
Experience in reception, resettlement, development and integration, provide advice and support to asylum seekers and refugees.Refugee Council
News, briefings, information in 12 languages, myth buster leaflets, advice and publications.Business
Business Link
Business link is a business support, advice and information service managed by the DTI, with local presence across England.CIPFA
One of the leading professional accountancy bodies in the UK and the only one which specialises in the public sector.Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is the UK's independent regulator for corporate reporting and governance.Northwest Development Agency
Responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England's NorthwestUK Trade and Investment
UK Trade and Investment's trade services offer support to companies based in the UK to achieve their export potential.Central Government
10 Downing Street
This site's purpose is to promote the UK overseas, communicate Government news and information, explain the role and history of Number 10 as a building, and the office of Prime Minister as an institution.Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office's role is to support the Government's delivery and reform programme.Communities and Local Government
Communities and Local Government's vision is of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.Criminal Justice System
CJS Online has been developed as part of modernising government agenda, to establish a consolidated criminal justice system (CJS) presence on the Internet and reflect the continued commitment to deliver quality services which reflect both the citizens' needs and those working within the CJS.Department For Constitutional Affairs
The Department For Constitutional Affairs are responsible in government for upholding justice, rights and democracy. They aim to empower citizens to obtain justice, safeguard their rights, and participate in a transparent and accountable democratic process.Department For Culture, Media and Sport
The Department For Culture, Media and Sport aims to improve the quality of life for all cultural and sporting activities and through the strengthening of the tourism, creative and leisure industries.Department For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Defra (the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) was created in June 2001 * to drive forward the Government's programmes on the environment, food and rural affairs. They work for the essentials of life - food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants. Their remit is the pursuit of sustainable development - weaving together economic, social and environmental concerns.Department For Health
Providing health and social care policy, guidance and publicationsDepartment For International Development
The Department for International Development (DFID) was established in 1997, as the successor to the Overseas Development Administration, previously part of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO).Department For Transport
The Department for Transport's objective is to oversee the delivery of a reliable, safe and secure transport system that responds efficiently to the needs of individuals and business whilst safeguarding our environment.Department For Works and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for the Government's welfare reform agenda. Its aim is to promote opportunity and independence for all. It delivers support and advice through a modern network of services to people of working age, employers, pensioners, families and children and disabled people.Department Of Trade and Industry
The DTI drives the Government's ambition of 'prosperity for all' by working to create the best environment for business success in the UK. They help people and companies become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity.Direct gov
The website that takes you to the heart of government.European Union
The European Union (EU) is a family of democratic European countries, committed to working together for peace and prosperity. It is not a State intended to replace existing states, but it is more than any other international organisation. Its Member States have set up common institutions to which they delegate some of their sovereignty so that decisions on specific matters of joint interest can be made democratically at European level.Foreign and Commonwealth Office
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides a range of essential services to the public - from advising British travellers to issuing UK visas and promoting trade and investment opportunities overseas.Government Office for the North West
Government Office for the North West is one of nine Government Offices in England, they represent and undertake work on behalf of ten central government departmentsHer Majesty's Stationery Office
HMSO delivers a wide range of services to the public, information industry and government relating to access and re-use of government information.HM Customs and Excise
HM Customs and Excise is a Government department with responsibility for collecting billions of pounds in revenue each year in VAT, other taxes and customs duties. We also have a vital front-line role in protecting our society from illegal imports of drugs, alcohol and tobacco smuggling and tax fraud.HM Treasury
HM Treasury aims to raise the rate of sustainable growth and achieve rising prosperity and a better quality of life, with economic and employment opportunities for all.Home Office
The Home Office is the Government department responsible for internal affairs in England and Wales.IDeA Knowledge
Access the IDeA website and read the latest knowledge about good practice in local government. Find out about the IDeA's range of services, and network with colleagues across the sector. The IDeA works for local government improvement so councils can serve people and places better. It is owned by the Local Government Association and belongs to local government.<br />Info4Local
This site provides the first one-stop portal for local authorities to get quick and easy access to information they need on the web sites of central government departments, agencies and public bodies.Ministry Of Defence
The purpose of the Ministry of Defence, and the Armed Forces, is to defend the United Kingdom, and Overseas Territories, our people and interests; act as a force for good by strengthening international peace and security.Office Of The Leader Of The House Of Commons
This website highlights the many steps taken to give more accountable Government, enable Parliament to hold the executive to account and to provide the lively debate that every good democracy needs.Regulatory Impact Unit
The Regulatory Impact Unit (RIU) is based at the centre of Government in the Cabinet Office. Its role is to work with other government departments, agencies and regulators to help ensure that regulations are fair and effective. Regulations protect people at work, consumers and the environment, but it is important to strike the right balance so that they do not impose unnecessary burdens on businesses or stifle growth.UK Passport Service
The United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) site aims to assist new applicants and existing passport holders by providing information and online facilities for all aspects of application, renewal and amendments of passports for British nationals resident in the UK.Charities and Voluntary Organisations
Charity Commission for England and Wales
The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Our aim is to provide the best possible regulation of charities in England and Wales in order to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.The Prince's Trust
UK charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.Children's Services
Community, People and Living
Awards for All
Awards for All is a Lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities, awarding grants of between £500 and £5,000 in a simple and straightforward way. Awards for All can fund projects that enable people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, as well as projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.Crime Reduction
The Crime Reduction Website provides information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area.Crimestoppers
Crimestoppers operates across the UK to help identify, prevent, solve and reduce crime. This invaluable community service enables anyone with details of criminal activity to pass them on anonymously, without fear of exposure or retribution.Ethni-city
information on topics such as advice and support, faiths and religions, arts and entertainment, health, news, and education.Fire Kills
Stop a fire happening in your home. These webpages explain what to do, what to check and what to avoid doing.Hyndburn Life
Your community onlineConsumer Advice
Consumer Direct
Consumer Direct is the government-funded telephone and online service offering information and advice on consumer issues. Consumer Direct is funded by the Office of Fair Trading and delivered in partnership with Local Authority Trading Standards Services.Financial Services Authority
The FSA aims to maintain efficient, orderly and clean financial markets and help retail consumers achieve a fair deal.Trading Standards Central
This site provides a wealth of information for consumers and businesses, schools, advice and information centres, community organisations, local councils, business support agencies and trade associations.Council and Democracy
Audit Commission
Audit Commission is an independent public body responsible for ensuring that public money is spent economically, efficiently, and effectively in the areas of local government, housing, health, criminal justice and fire and rescue services.Local Government Ombudsman
You can use this website to make a complaint to the Ombudsman or to find out more about the Ombudsmen's work.The Electoral Commission
An independent body that was set up by the UK Parliament in November 2000. It's aim is to increase public confidence in the democratic process within the United Kingdom - and encourage people to take part - by modernising the electoral process, promoting public awareness of electoral matters, and regulating political parties.Development and Planning Services
Communities and Local Government - Building Regulations
Communities and Local Government is responsible for building regulations, which exist principally to ensure the health and safety of people in and around buildings. The regulations apply to most new buildings and many alterations of existing buildings in England and Wales, whether domestic, commercial or industrial.Local Authority Building Control
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in building design and construction. LABC is a publicly accountable, independent building control provider. Our aim is to assist you in producing high quality buildings that meet the minimum requirements of the Building Regulations in a time scale which keeps your costs to a minimum.The Land Registry
The Land Registry guarantee the title to registered land in England and Wales and hold records for land ownership and interests.The Planning Inspectorate
The Planning Inspectorate's main work is the processing of planning and enforcement appeals and holding inquiries into local development plans. They also deal with a wide variety of other planning related casework including listed building consent appeals, advertisement appeals, and reporting on planning applications.The Planning Portal
The Planning Portal offers a wide range of services and guidance on the planning system.Disabled Services
British Council of Disabled People
The British Council of Disabled People (BCODP) was set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote our full equality and participation within society. We are an umbrella organisation that represents some 130 organisations run and controlled by disabled people. BCODP is the only national umbrella organisation to be democratically set up by disabled people themselves to represent their interests at the national level.Disability Access Charter
The Disability Access Charter monitors and advises on services and facilities for disabled people in all kinds of venues from major factories and exhibition centres to health trusts and housing associations.Disability Rights Commission
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people.Education
Bullying Online
Bullying Online was founded in April 1999 by Liz Carnell and her son John, as a direct result of their experience of dealing with school bullying. They decided to share their knowledge with other parents and pupils and identified the Internet as the most cost effective medium. Bullying Online became a UK-registered charity in May 2000 and has four trustees.Curriculum Online
Curriculum Online is central to the Government's drive to transform teaching and learning in schools by improving access to ICT and multimedia resources for all pupils. This website exists to bring teaching professionals and multimedia resources together. It offers an easy, pinpoint searching through multimedia resources, aligned with the curriculum of subjects taught in schools in England.Department for Education and Skills
The Department for Education and Skills was established with the purpose of creating opportunity, releasing potential and achieving excellence for all.DfES Adult Learners' Gateway
Developed by the Department of Education and Skills (DfES), and partner organisations, way to learn is a web portal for adult learners. The portal pulls together, in one convenient place, links to all the information that adult learners may need. This will help you make better-informed decisions about learning.Learning and Skills Council
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is responsible for funding and planning education and training for over 16-year-olds in England.Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)
Ofsted is a non-ministerial government department established under the Education (Schools) Act 1992 to take responsibility for the inspection of all schools in England. Its role also includes the inspection of local education authorities, teacher training institutions and youth work. During 2001, Ofsted became responsible for inspecting all 16-19 education and for the regulation of early years childcare, including childminders.Support4learning
Resources for advisers, students and everyone involved in education, training and communities. Help with choosing, financing and supporting your education, training, lifelong learning, career planning and jobsearch.The Basic Skills Agency
Working to improve basic skills, identified as the ability to read, write, speak and to use mathematics at a level necessary to function and progress at work and in society in general. Provides standards for schools; family literacy and numeracy programmes; work with voluntary and community organisations; open learning; financial literacy, and workplace basic skills programmes.UCAS
UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for full-time undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.Emergency Planning
Health and Safety Executive
Industrial regulator responsible with the Environment Agency for enforcing the COMAH regulationsPreparing For Emergencies
This website includes the common sense advice found in the Preparing for Emergencies booklet, and information on what the government is doing to protect the country as a whole.Entertainment and News
ITV Granada Television
News and general information on the North West.Environment
Calculate your carbon footprint
Calculate your carbon footprint on Directgov and find out more about<br /> greener livingThe Environment Agency
The leading public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales.The Renewable Energy Centre
The Renewable Energy Centre encourages its visitors to find out more about installing energy efficient measures and micro-generation systems in their homes.Health and Social Care
Al-Anon Family Groups
Al-Anon Family Groups provide understanding, strength and hope to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking.Big Drink Debate Questionnaire
Big Drink Debate QuestionnaireChildcareLink
As part of the National Childcare Strategy, ChildcareLink aims to help people back into the workplace by removing the childcare barrier. The ChildcareLink service is funded by the Department for Education and Skills and the Scottish Executive.Commission for Social Care Inspection
The Commission for Social Care Inspection is the single, independent inspectorate for social care in England. Bringing together the inspection, regulation and review of all social care services, the Commission for Social Care Inspection's primary function is to promote improvements in social care.Family Rights Group
Family Rights Group (FRG) was established as a registered charity in 1974 to provide advice and support for families whose children are involved with social services. FRG works to improve the services received by these families.Go Smokefree
NHS free give up smoking websiteGovernment information on health and well being
Health section of Directgov websiteHealth and Safety Commission
Britain's Health and Safety Commission (HSC) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.Health Protection Agency
The Health Protection Agency is a new national organisation for England and Wales. It is dedicated to protecting people's health and reducing the impact of infectious diseases, chemical hazards, poisons and radiation hazards. It brings together the expertise of health and scientific professionals.Healthcare Commission
The inspection body for both the NHS and independent healthcare. Check up on your local health services.Hospice Information
Information, advice and a directory of hospice servicesIndependent Living
The UK's leading site for disabled and elderly people, carers and healthcare professionals, with information, news, views and products.Mencap
Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers. Mencap offers information and advice on a range of learning disability issues, provide support, including housing, education, employment and leisure activities and campaign to bring about positive changes in the people's lives.National Health Service
Help and advice on all medical mattersNHS Direct
NHS Direct operates a 24-hour nurse advice and health information service, providing confidential information on what to do if you or your family are feeling ill; particular health conditions; local healthcare services, such as doctors, dentists or late night opening pharmacies, self help and support organisations.NHS direct
Contains a health encyclopaedia, self-help guides and useful local information database for doctors and dentists etc.Terrence Higgins Trust
THT is the leading HIV and AIDS charity in the UKThe National Health Service
This site connects you to your local NHS services and provides national information about the NHS. Find out what the NHS is, how the NHS works, and how you can use it.Housing
Community Council House Exchange
Join the FREE online Forum of Council Exchanges, add your Home to the Council Exchange Community, view Exchanges and reply to ones of interest.Council Tenants Advice Bureau (UK) Ltd
CTAB is a provider of information and mortgages for council tenants - recommended by local authorities and housing associations. A one-stop-centre for advice and help with right to buy and rent to mortgage.Housing Corporation
The Housing Corporation is the government agency that funds new affordable homes and regulates housing associations in England.Shelter
Shelter is a national organisation with local solutions working to improve the lives of homeless and badly housed people. They provide free, professional and independent advice to over 100,000 people each year throughout England and Scotland.Jobs and Careers
Connexions
13-19? Living in England? If you want information and advice designed just for you, or just someone to talk to, then Connexions has it all - and if you're 16 why not sign up for an exclusive Connexions Card?Jobcentre Plus
This site provides help and advice on job hunting and extra support, help and advice on making a claim for benefit, Information for organisations working with and alongside Jobcentre Plus.Jobseekers-uk
Jobseekers-uk.com is a service provided by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation to assist you in locating a recruitment agency best suited to finding you work - on a permanent or temporary basis.Jobsite UK
The original, award-winning UK job search and jobs by email service. Want to find your next job as quickly and easily as possible? Start searching for jobs now with Jobsite and send your CV straight to the top recruitment agencies and employers in your sector.Manpower
Manpower can help you anticipate and benefit from the changes happening now and next in the contemporary world of work.Legal Advice
Children's Legal Centre
The Children's Legal Centre is a unique, independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. The Children's Legal Centre has many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK.Compact Law
The leading law portal in the UK providing legal documents and services for English law.Legal Services Commission
Looking after legal aid in England and Wales and responsible for ensuring that people get the information, advice and legal help they need to deal with a wide range of everyday problems.Leisure, libraries and culture
Cultural Industries Development Service (CIDS)
Help for establishing arts and culture-based businesses in the North West.England's North West
Events, culture, tourism, accommodation, economic investment and development in the North West.English Heritage
English Heritage make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. By employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians, English Heritage aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter.The Countryside Agency
The Countryside Agency is the statutory champion and watchdog working to make the quality of life better for people in the countryside and the quality of the countryside better for everyone.Sport and activities
Active Places
This website allows you to search for sports facilities anywhere in England by a number of different ways. You can browse an interactive map of the country, search for facilities in your local area, use the name and address of a specific facility to find out more information.Everyday Swim News
Latest newsletter from Everyday Swim. Everyday Swim is about encouraging people to swim for leisure, fitness and fun. Projects are underway across the country to look at new ways of making all pool activity more accessible and popular.Sport England
Searchable website enables you to find your nearest sports facilities.Travel and roads
European Health Insurance Card
Information, advice and how to apply for a insurance cardHighways Agency
The Highways Agency is an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport (DfT), and is responsible for operating, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in England on behalf of the Secretary of State for Transport. They have a major role in delivering the Government's Ten Year Plan for Transport. They also fulfil an international role by building good working relationships and sharing experience and expertise with other overseas road administrations. This helps promote the value of UK knowledge, expertise and best practice across the world to support UK industry.National Express
The UK's largest scheduled coach company.Transport for Lancashire
Lancashire's transport portalTraveline
A service which provides impartial journey planning information about all public transport services - buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground - throughout England, Wales and Scotland. At present it offers information based on details in published timetables.Utilities
BT
BT is a UK wide communications solutions provider with a global reach in the business market.Energy Saving Trust
Information and advice on how you can be more energy efficient in your home.Transco
Transco delivers around half the nation's energy needs through its 275,000km of pipework and runs Britain's national gas emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.United Utilities
Manages electricity distribution, water and wastewater networks in North West England.Hyndburn Borough Council is not responsible for the content of external internet sites.
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