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Work & Family

Digital Unite (formerly Hairnet)

Digital Unite brings specialist expertise to organisations, communities and individuals who need IT skills and who need to harness the potential of IT.
http://www.hairnet.org/

Everywoman

Everywoman provides valuable, practical and relevant services to support women in business.
http://www.everywoman.co.uk/

Mother@Work

The Mother@Work Webzine - the first and only monthly webzine dedicated to working mothers.
http://www.motheratwork.co.uk/

One Parent Families

About building a fairer society for all families, in which lone parents and their children are not disadvantaged and do not suffer from poverty, isolation, or social exclusion.
http://www.oneparentfamilies.org.uk/

return2workmums

Return2WorkMums is for women thinking about or actively trying to return to work after a career or maternity break. Are you excited or confused about your work options? If you are in need of some friendly, professional guidance to set you up for returning to work then take a look at our Getting Started section and start enjoying some of the benefits of our new careers resource specifically for women returning to work or starting their own flexible business.
http://www.return2workmums.co.uk/

Woman's Hour

BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour web site
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/womanshour/

Women Returner's Network

The Women Returner's Network is an important research and lobbying organisation dedicated to helping women returners achieve their aspirations.
http://www.women-returners.co.uk/

Working Families

Working Families helps children, working parents and carers and their employers find a better balance between responsibilities at home and work.
http://www.workingfamilies.org.uk/

WOW4Recruitment

The only recruitment directory you need. WOW4Recruitment is a directory of specialist job sites.
http://www.wow4recruitment.co.uk

Equal Opportunities

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Acas

Acas (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) aims to improve organisations and working life through better employment relations. We provide up-to-date information, independent advice, high quality training and we work with employers and employees to solve problems and improve performance.
http://www.acas.org.uk

Acas - Age Discrimination Page

Age discrimination is against the law: If you are an employee – or a potential or ex-employee, you have a legal right not to be discriminated against because of your age. It does not matter how old or young you are, or who the employer is. The law covers every workplace in Great Britain.
http://www.acas.org.uk/index.aspx?articleid=1046

DTI - Age Discrimination

Equality and Diversity: Age Discrimination in Employment and Vocational Training
http://www.dti.gov.uk/employment/discrimination/age-discrimination/

DTI - Discrimination in Employment

Unfair discrimination in employment is wrong. It is bad for the individuals who are denied jobs and access to vocational training, who suffer victimisation or harassment, because of prejudice. It is bad for the businesses which are denying themselves access to the widest pool of talent and not sharing in the benefits - such as increased motivation, lower turnover of staff and access to wider markets - that a diverse workforce and effective equality policies can bring.
http://www.dti.gov.uk/employment/discrimination/index.html

Child Care

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Child Care Link

The ChildcareLink service aims to help people back into the workplace by removing the childcare barrier. Funded by the Department of Education and Skills and the Scottish Executive, the national website provides childcare and early years information collected from over 170 English and Scottish local authorities, with sign-posting information from the Welsh National Assembly.
http://www.childcarelink.gov.uk/

Daycare Trust

Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity. We have been working since 1986 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. We know how important it is to make the right childcare decision for your child and we hope this website will help you find out more about childcare.
http://www.daycaretrust.org.uk/

Emergency Childcare

An award winning service that allows you to book a local emergency nanny, and track down your nearest nursery or childminder, see what places they have available for today or up to 3 months time and to book those places in advance.
http://www.emergencychildcare.co.uk

Nannyshare

Nannyshare attempts to match local families with similar childcare needs with the goal of sharing childcare. It helps families share the price making it affordable.
http://www.nannyshare.co.uk

Out of School Care

Parents can book local summer camps, day camps or holiday clubs from a wide range of UK summer camp providers, at the same price as the camps charge.
http://www.outofschoolcare.co.uk

Tinies Childcare

Tinies Childcare provides a wide range of services for parents and childcarers. Are you looking for a perfect nanny? Or seeking a nanny job? Tinies help families looking for childcare and for nannies and childcarers looking for employment.
http://www.tinies.com

YMCA

YMCAs are among the largest providers of child-care in England and offer a wide variety of services including, crèches, school and homework clubs, pre-school playgroups, and junior sports.
http://www.ymca.org.uk

Parenting

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Busy Mummy

We empower busy parents to find ways of improving their parenting styles to incorporate their other identities. We understand that you are juggling many roles and responsibilities.
http://www.busymummy.co.uk/

For Parents By Parents

Provides comprehensive parenting information about the practical issues facing a parent of 0-5 year old.
http://www.forparentsbyparents.co.uk/

Tax & Social Security

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Citizens Advice Bureau

The Adviceguide website is the main public information service of Citizens Advice, providing people with round-the-clock access to CAB information on their rights - including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues.
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/

Department for Work and Pensions

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is here to promote opportunity and independence for all, help individuals achieve their potential through employment and work to end poverty in all its forms.
http://www.dwp.gov.uk/

Directgov

Directgov - public services all in one place. An extensive list of advice and local services.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/

E-Gismo UK Tax Calculator

NB: This is only a guide and Get Mum A Job is not responsible for the use of this calculator.
http://www.e-gismos.com/ukpay.asp

Equal Opportunities Commission

The Equal Opportunities Commission is working to eliminate sex discrimination, race discrimination, disability discrimination, age discrimination and much more.
http://www.eoc.org.uk/

Inland Revenue

Home page for HM Revenue & Customs
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/

Inland Revenue - Tax Credits

Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit - an introduction
http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pdfs/wtc1.htm

Women & Equality Unit

Equality and opportunity for all, part of DTI website.
http://www.womenandequalityunit.gov.uk/

Training & Development

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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.
http://www.dfes.gov.uk/index.shtml

learndirect

learndirect has been developed by Ufi (University for industry) with a remit from government to provide high quality post-16 learning. Ufi aims to inspire existing learners to develop their skills further, win over new and excluded learners and transform the accessibility of learning in everyday life and work.
http://www.learndirect.co.uk/

Women and Manual Trades

Women and Manual Trades is the national organisation for tradeswomen and women training in the trades.
http://www.wamt.org/

Kids

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4Children

4Children is the national charity dedicated to creating opportunities and building futures for children.
http://www.4children.org.uk/

CBBC

For the kids.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/

CBeebies

For even smaller kids!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/