Life Events

During our lifetime we will experience a variety of life events, some of which we may not be prepared to deal with. 

The pages in this section aim to provide you with sources of information, guidance and advice, organised according to the aspect of life to which they relate. We have included links to the Government's Directgov site, which also provides information..

Please select from the topics below:

Having a Baby Information on pregnancy, entitlements, antenatal care, teenage pregnancy, & registering a birth.

Adoption and Fostering How to adopt or foster a child.

Becoming a Carer Looking after someone who needs help, because of sickness, age or disability.

Education Resources for parents, curriculum, schools in the area, reports & performance tables, resources for school children.

Teenage Life Information about teenage life specially developed for us by a teenager who was with us for a week on Work Experience.

Sexual Orientation Support and advice for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community

Money Problems Advice lines, and web page links providing information on financial assistance and managing debt

Disability Advice on disabilities,  financial assistance, learning, education & employment, disability legislation and rights.

Employment Looking for a job. Careers advice, young people, applying for a job, vacancies, financial help, training & working abroad

Starting a Business Information about starting your own business

Getting Married All you need to know about Getting Married, civil & religious ceremonies, legal requirements, and useful information.

Divorce and Separation useful advice and links which may be helpful if you and your partner are considering divorce or separation.

Moving Home Moving home, legal advice, looking for a mortgage,finding a school, refuse collection, registering to vote, finding your local Councillor

Migrant Workers Information and help for migrant workers

Dealing with Crime Crime prevention, Reporting a Crime, Domestic Violence, Vehicle Crime, Victim Support & Compensation

Retirement Find out about health, home, travel, money & pensions, adult learning, voluntary work & leisure activities

Death & Bereavement Information on dealing with a bereavement, including organising a funeral, registering a death, financial assistance and support services.

Please note that South Lakeland District Council cannot accept responsibility for the content of external websites and links