If you have been in care for 13 weeks without a break and are in care on or after your 16th birthday, you have the right to have access to leaving care services. Here you will find details of the services available to you, as well as some useful resources: Aspire: Children in Care Council A youth-l...

Here you can find a breakdown of some language around sexual violence that might be unfamiliar and other info that could be helpful if you've experienced sexual violence, or are supporting someone who has. What is sexual violence? Rape Crisis services Privacy & anonymity Supporting a surviv...

We offer a range of sports to encourage healthy lifestyles, specific activities targeting girls, new experiences, a focus on developing life skills and promoting inclusion of young people with SEND. We will offer you new challenges, new experiences that will stretch your knowledge, skills and attitu...

nia runs services for women and girls who have been subjected to sexual and domestic violence and abuse, including prostitution. East London Rape Crisis Service provides free, confidential specialist help for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence at a...

Information for young people in Redbridge on contraception, what it is, how it works, the importance and where to get it within the borough. 

Our service in Redbridge offers support for young people with their sexual health. This service is available to young people between 16-25 who live in Redbridge or attend schools and colleges in the borough. Get tested: You can pick up Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea testing kits at participating pharmaci...

We know at the moment there are so many things that you may be anxious and worried about. We don’t want your sexual health to be one of them. On our website you will find information about, and links to, free and confidential sexual health services. YPF is a scheme operated as an advice and support ...

Tools that will help you prepare for the first time you visit a doctor to discuss your mental health. We know it can be difficult to talk about mental health and especially hard to talk to people or ask for help. Info & Advice: Find information and advice about speaking to a GP about your menta...

We offer a wide range of activities including: two after school clubs - activities include arts & crafts, music DJing, sports, cooking and workshops free Internet access holiday activities, including day trips and residential DJ, MC and Music Tech come and learn to DJ and produce your own t...

Ilford Sports Club is situated in South Ilford and aims to provide affordable sporting and recreational facilities for the local community and a venue for various events and functions. We particularly encourage use of our facilities by youths, minority groups and disabled users.  It's host to Ilford...

Essex Boys and Girls Clubs are working on a fully funded project and looking to expand youth provisions in Redbridge, offering new opportunities to young people in an all-inclusive environment. This new provision is for open for all 10-25 year olds, with an emphasis upon catering for young people wi...

This centre offers activities for young people aged between 13 and 19 year olds. The facilities the centre has to offer are: a large hall with a stage gym  sports hall where you can play football, basketball an IT suite a chill-out zone/lounge television room canteen sounds room sensory r...

?Student Minds is the UK’s student mental health charity. ?We empower students and members of the university community to look after their own mental health, support others and create change. ?Together we will transform the state of student mental health so that all in higher education can thrive. ...

Redbridge Council's directory of support and opportunities available to young people in Redbridge.  Employment support Work Redbridge Connexions Redbridge National Careers Service Princes Trust Graduate Opportunities Support for young people with a learning difficulty or disability Redbridg...

The Cardinal Heenan Centre is a much used community centre rooted in the heart of Ilford. We provide accommodation and facilities to a host of community based groups who in turn offer services to and for the local and wider population. D.A.W.N. Disabled Asian Woman’s Network. Social gatherings and...

The Samaj today stands as one of the most active Brahm Samaj's in Europe having organised various events on small and large scales, invited key guests and priests, organised trips in England and abroad and created a sense of belonging for the members of the Samaj. Who are our youth activities aimed ...

Developing young people in sports, education, careers & general life skills.

We offer projects, workshops, classes and performances in traditional African drumming and dance, Afro-Brazilian drumming and dance, Afrobeat aerobics, African storytelling, drama improvisation, spoken word poetry, printmaking, mask-making, upcycled arts and our newest activity - children’s yoga with...

Scouting exists to actively engage and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. As Scouts we are guided by these values: Integrity - We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal.

Togetherall is a safe, online community where people support each other anonymously to improve mental health and wellbeing. Millions of people in the UK have access via their participating employer, university, college, NHS provider or local council. All armed forces personnel, veterans and their fa...

We would be delighted to receive applications from serving members of the armed forces, veterans, members of the reserves and armed forces' partners and spouses. Finding a job Jobs with us: If you’ve left the armed forces and apply for a job with us, you’ll be guaranteed an interview if you meet ce...

Do you want to embark on a career, build on your strengths and flourish? You have come to the right place. We are London’s Growth Opportunity. If you have the aptitude for deep progressive change, come and join us to build the right foundations for your career and select the right graduate career pa...

Being an apprentice is a great way to start your career and gain a recognised qualification while getting paid.  We create apprenticeship opportunities across a variety of different careers. With apprenticeships providing you with foundation experience (level 2) opportunities, through to some that t...

It's a great time to work at Barking at Dagenham, we have been named Council of the Year in the Local Government Chronicle Awards 2018 and have Silver Investors in People status showing our commitment to our staff. We are always on the looks out for social work applicants who are eager to achieve mo...

Barking and Dagenham is a great place to work. We have a rapidly growing young population and new schools being built every year. Nearly all of our schools are good or outstanding which makes Barking and Dagenham a great place to start and develop your teaching career. Our teachers are the most impo...

North East London Health and Care Partnership (NEL HCP) is the north east London integrated care system, which brings together NHS organisations, local authorities and community organisations in partnership with our local people to support them to live healthier, happier lives. What’s The Right Care...

Explore job vacancies at Barking & Dagenham Council.

The Job Shop is a free confidential information, advice and guidance service designed to assist you to get back into employment, to improve your skillset or potentially widen your career options. You may be looking for work - after raising a family, caring for a family member, being made redundant, ...

So much to see and do - visit major museums and galleries, lesser known hidden gems, theatres and other entertainment venues, parks and gardens, places of interest, libraries, sports and recreation, find sculpture on public display, discover the history of the borough, commemorative blue plaques of f...

We understand that recovering from addiction can be an emotional time for you. Living or working in London, the Capital city famous for cocaine and long working hours, it can be challenging to get away from the rush of city life. We have created this guide to drug rehab and alcohol rehab in London,...