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What is Connexions?
Connexions provide young people aged 13 to 19 with free and impartial information, advice and guidance on their life choices. Some young people with additional needs will be supported up to the age of 25. You can talk to a Connexions Personal Adviser or get information about all sorts of life choices, including:
- jobs
- money
- learning
- health
- careers
- relationships
- housing
- travel and transport
- personal development
- free time
Whatever your situation
Connexions is here to support you and help you get on the right track. Whatever your situation a Connexions Personal Adviser will listen to you and help you make the best choices.
What is a PA?
A Personal Adviser, or PA, is trained to help you fulfil your potential by advising and supporting you - but most importantly they are there to listen to you. Whatever your needs, PAs will be able to put you on the right track.
Why do I need a PA?
There are many times between the ages of 13-19 when you will experience change and need to make decisions. PAs are there to make sure you always have someone to turn to. PAs are trained professionals here to offer information, advice and guidance, so get to know your PA!
What can PAs help you with?
Whether it is to do with education, employment, training, personal development, leisure, health, relationships, sexuality, housing, legal issues, money matters or benefits, PAs are part of a support network of organisations that can offer information and advice plus practical support and help you find solutions.
Where can I find my PA?
They're also easy to get in touch with as they are based in schools, colleges, youth clubs and other community venues. To talk to a Personal Adviser, ask at school, or call your local Connexions Centre.
Who else will hear about what I discuss with my PA?
Talking with your PA is confidential. Out confidentiality policy will be explained to you every time you meet with a PA. Nothing you say can be passed on to anyone else without your permission. The only exception to this is when a young person is in a situation of danger and there is concern for someone's safety. If information is to be shared you will be told why.
My nearest Connexions Centre is closed or I can't contact my PA
If you are unable to get to your nearest Connexions Centre you can always contact Connexions Direct. They offer information, advice and support to 13-19 year olds between 8am and 2am everyday on 080 800 13 2 19. Alternatively you can talk one-to-one with a Personal Adviser at Connexions Direct.