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Care homes
Moving into a care home
An overview of aspects that need to be considered if you, or someone you know, are thinking of moving into a care home.
Carers
Holidays for carers
If you are a carer and want to go on holiday, either alone or with the person you care for, this factsheet gives guidance to help you make arrangements.
Employment
One in four people are bullied in the workplace and research shows that up to half of all stress related illnesses arise as a result.This factsheet gives information on bullying and how to deal with it.
A selection of different websites and sources of information which might help you think about your professional development and long-term career plans.
Dealing with stress in the workplace
Everyone suffers from stress from time to time. This factsheet gives advice on recognising and handling stress.
Flexible working
Information on flexible working options for parents with children under 17 (under 18 if disabled) and advice on how to negotiate flexible working hours.
Handling job rejection
How to keep positive and motivated during your search for the ideal job.
How to handle redundancy
Losing your job can be a blow to your self-esteem, your confidence and you finances. Here is some advice to help you cope.
Anyone in work can be faced with unemployment. Losing your job can impact on finances, relationships, confidence and future job prospects. This factsheet outlines action that you should take immediately to ensure you get the State benefits you are entitled to as well as other useful sources of help, including IET Connect's outplacement service.
As working patterns change, many people are now working part-time rather than full-time. This factsheet sets out the rights that part-time workers have by law
Whether you are looking forward to retirement or not here are some useful organisations which may help you to ensure that your retirement goes with a swing.
Guidance on whistleblowing.
Working from home
Working from home is becoming an increasingly popular and often essential way of life. This factsheet covers the pros and cons.
Working with a disability
Legislation around the Disability Discrimination Act and how it can help disabled people in the workplace.
Housing options
Disabled facilities grants and other housing grants
This factsheet gives an insight into how the housing grants system works, who is eligible to receive grants, how to apply for them and how the assessment process works.
An outline of some of the equipment available to help people in their own homes and provided details of official and voluntary organisations which might be able to provide help and advice.
Money
Money Manual - coping with redundancy
This guide gives helpful advice on entitlements from your employer, government support, money management, planning for the future and where to go for help.
Money Manual - dealing with debt
Self help guide for handling debt problems.
This guide for students gives information on money management from entering university onwards.
Money Manual - how to handle money
This guide gives the basics on good money management.
Students
'Climbing the Career Ladder' toolkit
The IET's 'Climbing the Career Ladder Toolkit' features helpful tips, information and advice from career experts on topics such as managing and developing your career, getting promotion and entering management.
'Get a Job' toolkit
The IET's 'Get a Job Toolkit' gives you all the advice you'll need on writing your CV, planning your career, job hunting and writing applications and covering letters. It also includes tips from career experts on what employers are looking for.
State Benefits
Attendance Allowance Factsheet
Attendance Allowance (AA) is a tax-free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help with personal care. This factsheet gives information on who qualifies and how to claim.
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