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Your Rights

Whether you’re at school, college or university, working or unemployed, you need to understand your rights and responsibilities so that you know how to stay within the law, and how the law can protect you.

Legal issues can be complicated, so you should always get proper advice. There are lots of websites where you can find information but also local organisations you can contact, on this & the other pages.

Your local Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)

You can get online advice on the CAB’s website, pop in to your local centre, or give them a ring.

Southampton CAB, 3 Kings Park Road, Southampton, SO15 2AT. Telephone: 023 8022 1406 / 8033 3868 / 8033 6981 (immigration).

Totton & District CAB, 91 Junction Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3BU. Tel: 0870 126 4089.

Blackthorn Surgery CAB, Blackthorn Health Centre, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NQ. Tel: 023 8045 3110.

Hedge End CAB, The Old Library, St John's Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4AF. Tel: 01489 796651.

Eastleigh CAB, 101 Leigh Road, Eastleigh, Hants, SO50 9DR. Tel: 023 8061 6046.

Waterside CAB, The Grove, 25 St Johns Street, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6BZ. Tel: 0870 126 4089

Your local Children & Families Service

You can contact the City Council office which deals with services for children and families on 023 8083 3336 or by email on children.first@southampton.gov.uk.

They are based at Marlands House, 17 Civic Centre Road, Southampton, SO14 7LT (and also known as Chiildren's Social Care)

If you are in care or your local authority (Council) provides you with accommodation, then ask your social worker about:

  • how plans are made for your future and how you will be able to have a say in these.
  • court orders.
  • how to complain if you are unhappy about how you are looked after.
  • help that you can be given when you leave care.

If you've are in care or have left a care home, visit the Care Law website for information on your rights.

The Citizenship Foundation produces a great handy guide to the law in England & Wales called Young Citizen's Passport. You can usually find a copy of this in your Connexions Centre, school or college.

Page updated: Friday, June 20, 2008 3:23 PM


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