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Once you have worked through this guide, if you want to learn more about looking after your money, and you have access to the Internet, the website www.moneymatterstome.co.uk goes into much more detail. It has lots more information as well as interactive tools to help you learn. Your local library should provide Internet access if you need it (which might be free).
If you would like to email the LTAM team with any feedback on this site or the LTAM project please email Jo Knight.
If you want to find out more about how you can improve your reading, writing and number skills, speak to your Supervising Officer, Offender Manager, Personal Officer and Education Department, or Resettlement Team. If you are serving your sentence in the community you can also contact the following services.
- Careers Advice offers information, advice and guidance on courses and careers. You can also get advice online from www.careersadvice.direct.gov.uk, which gives you access to their ‘callback’ and email service. The helpline is open 7 days a week, 8am to 10pm, including holidays. Telephone: 0800 100 900 (freephone).
- BBC Learningis a comprehensive website with email and phone support. Maths skills and access to help with reading and writing can be found by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/learning/adults or calling the BBC advice line, which is open from 8am to 10am, 7 days a week. Telephone: 08000 150 950 (freephone).
- BBC RaW Money – www.bbc.co.uk/raw – is an interactive website and is a great way to pick up tips and tools to help you understand and manage your money better. The RaW phone line offers more details about RaW, information on where to go for financial advice and help with finding a course. Telephone: 0800 0150 950 (freephone).
- Directgov is a public information website – www.direct.gov.uk – that has an education and learning section. The ‘Improving your English, maths and IT skills’ section is particularly helpful.
- The ‘Get On’ helpline provides advice for adult learners on courses. Visit the website www.geton.direct.gov.uk or ring the helpline which is open from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week: Telephone 0800 66 0800 (freephone).
- Your local library is one of the best resources you can use. It can be an excellent place to find information about organisations in the area which offer financial advice and guidance or self-help books. It should also have information about any local courses on financial matters. The librarians are on hand to help you find this information.
Most libraries also offer access to the Internet, which you may need to book. Opening hours can vary from location to location.
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