Getting early advice from a solicitor means you’ll have the support of a trained legal professional who will understand your circumstances and work to obtain the best possible outcome for you.  

Solicitors charge for their time and services. If you’re getting legal advice or representation from a solicitor, you’ll probably need to pay for these services.

The Law Society is the professional association that represents and governs solicitors. You can find the right solicitor for your particular legal needs through their website; here are some legal professionals you can call upon.

1. Lloyd Platt & Co

Have you decided whether your marriage or relationship has come to an end? Or maybe you are considering moving in with a partner and do not know what steps you should take to protect yourself? Lloyd Platt & Company Divorce & Family Lawyers have been leading the way for matrimonial work during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Get help with all matters relating to assets and finances, as well as difficulties concerning the children. The team also deals with disputes over pets, having written the world’s first pet-nuptial agreement.

Going through a divorce can be a stressful experience for all the parties concerned. Lloyd Platt & Co solicitors identify the most efficient strategy to make what can be the difficult divorce process easier.

Lloyd Platt & Co are one of the UK’s leading divorce lawyers and family law firms. Based in London, they pride themselves upon their caring approach to all their clients.

Find out more at divorcesolicitors.com

2. Bird & Bird

Cyber security is an arms race, with criminals and companies locked in a continuing battle to stay one step ahead of each other – and the pandemic has made it worse.

Research carried by Opinium, in partnership with international law firm Bird & Bird, found that in London three out of five companies (60%) say remote working has increased the risk to their IT infrastructure. Just under half (46%) say there’s been a rise in cyber-attacks since March 2020. And more than half (55%) report a significant increase in the number of customers saying they’ve been targeted by online or remote scammers since the pandemic began.

Businesses’ response to the Covid-19 pandemic has given cyber attackers all kinds of new vulnerabilities to exploit, and lots more time to exploit them. With people likely to choose to continue to work from home, companies need to change the way they think about cyber security.

Find out more at twobirds.com

3. Hugh James

Planning for your retirement is imperative for making sure that you can sit back and relax after your working days are done.

But how secure is your pension? If you’re one of the thousands of people across the UK who transferred their company pensions into self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs) in the hope of gaining promised high returns and are now unsure if it was the right thing to do, then Hugh James can help.  

Hugh James has a team of solicitors who specialise in financial mis-selling cases. They can check your investments and advise whether you should have been sold them in the first place. If you have been mis-sold an investment, such a specialist solicitor is best suited to help you reclaim your money.

So far, the Financial Mis-selling team at Hugh James has recovered millions of pounds for unhappy investors.

Find out more at hughjames.com

4. National Will Writers

It’s never been so important to ensure wills, trusts and powers of attorney are up to date. There have been a lot of changes over the last few years and a lot of these documents could be out of date or even invalid leaving peoples’ finances and estates in tatters.

Unbelievably two-thirds of the adult population still don’t have a Will, let alone a trust or a power of attorney. The law currently dictates that without a will a spouse may only inherit the first £250,000 and 50% of what’s left. If not married, the partner may not inherit anything!

National Will Writers has been specialising in protecting their clients’ assets for years. Their expertise comes from using STEP qualified solicitors and estate planning professionals who are also all members of the Institute of Professional Will Writers, which is approved by Trading Standards.

Find out more at nationalwillwriters.co.uk

5. B P Collins

There have been numerous changes to immigration rules over the last 10 years and they’re about to get tougher due to Brexit. As a result, UK businesses face many challenges when looking to employ migrants to work and live in this country.

B P Collins can help your business and individuals looking to live and work in the UK by navigating the maze of immigration rules and developing a strategy that protects you, your family and your business.

We can help: a UK employer of international workers, a migrant looking to start a business or invest in the UK, a migrant who wants to live and work in the UK and their families, and a business wanting a UK presence.

B P Collins are a cross-practice firm, so if you need advice from other specialist lawyers, they can involve them straight away.

Find out more at bpcollins.co.uk

6. Penningtons Manches Cooper

The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures have hit hundreds of thousands of UK businesses and caused massive economic damage. If you run a business and have insurance, you may be able to claim under your policy.

A test case has recently been brought in the Supreme Court to resolve key contractual uncertainties in this area and challenge some insurers over non-payment of claims for business interruption insurance.

Penningtons Manches Cooper’s specialist solicitors assist businesses and individuals in making a variety of claims for business interruption insurance.

They are recognised for being highly effective at challenging insurers through group action claims, having a strong track record in securing successful results for claims of this type.

Find out more at penningtonslaw.com

7. Money and Me

In his poem, ‘Ode on a Distant Prospect of Eton College’ in 1742, Thomas Gray famously said: “Where ignorance is bliss, ‘tis folly to be wise.”

Were you ‘blissfully happy in your ignorance’ after you were advised to transfer your Defined Benefit or Final Salary pension scheme? Did you take some tax-free cash to pay off the mortgage? Buy a new car? Go on that holiday of a lifetime?

Were you fully informed about the decision to transfer, completely understand the guaranteed benefits you’d be giving up and appreciate the risks and charges your pension pot would be exposed to?

Claims management company Money and Me highlights the Financial Conduct Authority’s report that financial advisers have given unsuitable pension transfer advice to huge numbers of customers which could result in losses of up to £20 billion in client guarantees over the next five years. Could part of the £20 billion be yours?

Find out more at moneyandme.co.uk

8. Juno

Conveyancing should be clear, convenient and reliable – that’s what the lawyers say at Juno. Specialists in residential property law, the team helped hundreds of people move home last year, and are set to grow in 2021.

“When people think of lawyers, they think of complicated jargon, delays and Byzantine bills,” says Etienne Pollard, co-founder of the firm. “We knew we needed to be different.”

With transparent quotes, simple online sign-up and a commitment to plain English, it’s clear Juno are focused on clients.
Clients don’t need to ring up to find out what’s going on. Instead they get sent an update whenever something important happens on their case, and a weekly report that lays out how things are going overall.

It’s not just about customer care. Their qualified and experienced conveyancers are supported by world-class software too – built by a dedicated in-house team.

Find out more at juno.legal

9. Neves Solicitors

The 2020 Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act is now in force. It means that parties will no longer have to attribute blame to their partner to obtain a divorce where they haven’t been separated long enough. You will be able to just say in the divorce petition that the marriage has irretrievably broken down and that will be sufficient for a judge to say you are entitled to a divorce.

The aim is to reduce conflict in family breakdown, but the emotional pain and stress of divorce proceedings is not going to change and there will still be conflict between parties and matters to resolve which you may not feel you can handle yourself.

Neves Solicitors cannot stress enough the importance of taking legal advice from a family law specialist before you divorce. It is crucial that you understand its impact.

Find out more at nevesllp.co.uk

10. Sears Tooth

Because of the pandemic lockdowns and the embargo on socialising, some cohabiting couples may have been locked in disharmony, either resulting in, or intensifying, already existing domestic abuse or coercive conduct. The police have recorded an increase in offences flagged as domestic abuse during the pandemic, and similarly, there has been an increase in demand for domestic abuse victim services.

The family courts understand that domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence, but also encompasses emotional, coercive or controlling, and economic abuse.

The most important thing to do, for anybody who has suffered, or is at risk of suffering domestic abuse, is to call the police for your immediate protection. It is then strongly advisable to seek support services and contact a firm of specialist family law solicitors, such as Sears Tooth, who can provide you with invaluable legal support.

Find out more at searstooth.com

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If you have little experience of dealing with finances or you’re confused about making a decision, it may be helpful to get professional advice.

A financial adviser can help with things like planning for your retirement, investing or saving money, making the most of a lump sum of money, buying a property and when your life changes significantly.

There are two types of financial adviser: independent financial advisers (IFAs), who give unbiased advice about the whole range of financial products from all financial companies, and restricted advisers who give advice on a limited range of products. They may specialise in one area, for example pensions, or offer advice only on the products offered by a limited number of companies.

All financial advisers should be registered with the Financial Conduct Authority. This means they meet the right standards and you get more protection if you’re not happy with their service.

Here are some sources of expert guidance on your finances.

1. St. James’s Place

It’s never too soon to ask yourself: “How much money will I need to have the retirement I want, and am I on track to achieve it?” By planning ahead and making the right choices you can help to make your money last.

Have you reviewed your pensions? How much are they worth and where are they invested? Have you got a plan? When would you like to stop working? Where do you want to live in retirement?

The value of an investment with St James’s Place will be directly linked to the performance of the funds selected and may fall as well as rise. You may get back less than the amount invested. Members of the St. James’s Place Partnership in the UK represent St James’s Place Wealth Management plc, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FCA No 195351.

Find out more at sjp.co.uk

2. Nutmeg

Here’s a surprising fact: many investment companies still use fax machines in their back office. Why would they still use clunky old technology? The sad truth is that lots of these firms have no incentive to change. So long as their customers accept high charges they can sit back and enjoy the profits.

Nutmeg is different. It was launched in 2012 by ex-City workers fed up with the traditional wealth management business. They created a digital wealth manager that uses technology to put customers first. Today, Nutmeg have over 75,000 customers making them the largest digital wealth manager in the UK.

As with all investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your portfolio with Nutmeg can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Tax treatment depends on your individual circumstances and may be subject to change in the future.

Find out more at nutmeg.com

3. Wealthify

Saving for retirement is important, and so is staying true to your values. If you want to make a positive difference with your money, perhaps it’s time to make your pension ethical? By investing ethically, you get to build towards your retirement dreams whilst making the world a better place for generations to come.

With Wealthify, opening an Ethical Pension is easy. You can get started from just £50, and once your Ethical Pension is set up, their investment experts will manage and optimise it on an ongoing basis.

What’s more, you’ll be able to check, via your online dashboard, how much is in your pot and how it’s performing at all times – no more waiting on annual paper statements! That’s effortless investing for you.

You can download their app to find out more about their Ethical Pensions.

Find out more at wealthify.com/ethical-pension

4. Flagstone

Thanks to the simplicity of online banking, it has never been easier to take control of your finances.

However, it can still be difficult to know whether you’re getting the best deal for your savings. And with so many investment options out there, where do you even begin to figure it out for yourself?

Fortunately, that’s what Flagstone specialises in. This revolutionary online cash platform uses experts from the largest bank panel in the UK, meaning it can offer its clients – be they businesses or individuals – exclusive and market-leading interest rates for their savings that they won’t find anywhere else.

Clients can enjoy a diverse selection of accounts from over 40 banks. Plus, they can place deposits at many different banks through one single Flagstone account, making the whole process simpler, more streamlined and enjoying greater FSCS protection.

Find out more at flagstoneim.com

5. EFG Private Bank

EFG Private Bank is a subsidiary of EFG International, a top 10 Swiss private banking group headquartered in Zurich. Services are catered towards the domestic and international markets and, amongst others, credit, wealth planning and investment management.

Based in Mayfair, London, with banking operations in over 40 locations worldwide, EFG’s specialism is generally looking after high net worth clients with a diverse set of banking and lending needs for assets of £2 million and above.

The UK is perfectly placed between time zones, to provide the best service for international clients. The in-house team of credit specialists can offer a wide range of mortgages and loans that are tailored to meet your individual requirements.

Client relationship officers, with their dynamic and entrepreneurial approach, support EFG clients in all wealth-related matters through every stage of life – in a professional, personal and family context.
Find out more at efginternational.com

6. Prepaid Financial Services (PFS)

Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) has been awarded a support payment card contract by the Home Office.

The dual-regulated Financial Technology (FinTech) company are a payment provider of choice, offering world-class innovation in electronic money. They aim to create awesome, instant and secure payment solutions that connect their customers to their customers, anytime, anywhere, wherever money is in motion,

PFS’s payment solutions include eWallets, physical and virtual prepaid cards and International Bank Account Number (IBAN) accounts in the UK and Eurozone. The new support payment card contract facilitates payments for eligible Home Office service users.

Explore the future of prepaid financial solutions.

Find out more at prepaidfinancialservices.com

7. Unbiased

Unbiased can help you to find the ideal independent financial adviser to help you on your way to a better retirement 

But achieving a long and happy retirement can be a tricky thing to pull off. These days, your retirement could last 20 years or more – and a whole lot can change in that time. 

The choices you make when you retire will affect the rest of your life – your income, your security, your financial freedom, and even how much you can leave to your family. It’s one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever face.  

So, how do you give yourself the best chance of getting your retirement right? The key is to seek out the expertise of an independent financial adviser. Unbiased can help you find the ideal independent financial adviser for you, matching them to your exact needs. The service is fast and free. 

Find out more at unbiased.co.uk

8. Cornerstone

When buying a property, you’re always looking at the budget, working out the costs of removals, solicitors, estate agent fees, valuation and others. You rely on the numbers you’re quoted being correct.

Now ask yourself whether your house purchase could survive a sudden addition of £30,000 in Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) costs? This was the situation a couple found themselves in when their broker asked a local solicitor’s opinion on their potential liability to the additional 3% surcharge and they relied upon that opinion. Having exchanged contracts they suddenly had to find an additional £30,000.

The best way to secure your purchase, and nail down those numbers from the outset, is to consult a property tax expert like Cornerstone who can give informed, indemnified advice on precisely what your SDLT liability will be, and get it right first time, every time.

Find out more at ctatax.uk.com

9. Pannu Tax

HMRC is increasing the tax take from UK taxpayers through investigation and compliance activities. Its officers now have new powers and a more aggressive approach.

HMRC’s focus has been on taxing overseas assets and income belonging to UK taxpayers, challenging ‘marketed tax avoidance’ schemes and increasing tax investigations.

A specialist adviser can ensure tax matters are resolved effectively and efficiently, minimising time, cost and worry. Pannu Tax has over 100 years’ combined experience of helping UK clients deal with the taxman. Our team comprises ex-HMRC inspectors who resolved disputes and investigations before going onto senior positions at international accountancy firms. Trained negotiators and accredited mediators, they provide specialist experience and support at reasonable cost. Services include civil tax fraud investigations (Code of Practice 9); settlement of tax avoidance schemes/ 2019 Loan Charge; resolving offshore tax issues and disclosures; and alternative dispute resolution.

Find out more at pannutax.co.uk

10. Hampshire Trust Bank

At a time when everything feels increasingly out of our control, it’s reassuring to know that there are things we can do to make ourselves feel more secure – both now and in our futures.

Opening a savings account is one such way of creating stability. So now could be a good time to maximise the earning potential of your savings by opening an Individual Savings Account (ISA) with the Hampshire Trust Bank. This will enable you to save up to £20,000 a year without having to pay tax on the interest.

The Hampshire Trust Bank offers a diverse selection of cash-ISAs. Not only that, but by investing your savings with them, you can ensure your money is protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.

Find out more at htb.co.uk

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Most recently, there was a large increase in the number of people donating or sponsoring to the cause ‘hospitals and hospices’ during the height of the pandemic’s first wave, whilst up to a fifth of people specifically reported donating to charities which support the NHS.

Here are some other great causes you can support both near and far.

1. SSAFA

SSAFA, the armed forces charity has been looking after the forces community for nearly 135 years. It is constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of the British military – past and present.

SSAFA (Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association) understands that behind every uniform is a person, and is always there at any time, in any way, for as long as they need it.

As the UK’s oldest national tri-service military charity, SSAFA provides support to regulars and reserves in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families. The network of over 5,000 volunteers, provides practical and emotional support to those in need across the UK and abroad.

The charity works in partnership with other military charities and specialist organisations to ensure that those in need receive the support they deserve in an appropriate and timely way, maintaining their independence and dignity.

Find out more at ssafa.org.uk

2. Ronald McDonald House Charities UK

Even amidst a global pandemic, childhood accidents and illnesses haven’t stopped. Ronald McDonald House Charities UK offers support to the families of children undergoing hospital treatment by providing free ‘home away from home’ accommodation. Based just minutes away from partnered NHS specialist hospitals, the charity’s houses enable parents to stay close to their child undergoing hospital treatment.

Ronald McDonald House Charities UK provides a safe and welcoming environment in 11 Houses across the UK to families with children in hospital. When a child is sick, parents often have to travel for miles to support them in hospital. The charity takes away some of that burden. Houses offer a place to cook a meal, rest and recharge, just minutes away from their child’s hospital bedside, so that parents can be there for their child for as long asthey need.

Find out more at rmhc.org.uk

3. Orbis

Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness. In many countries, lack of access to treatment means children are going blind. If they’re not treated in time, they could lose their sight forever.

Orbis is fighting avoidable blindness through access to quality eye care. Five-year-old Vaishnavi kept falling over and wasn’t playing as much as she used to. Worried, San and Vaishnavi had to travel 150 miles to the nearest specialists at Akhand Jyoti Eye Institute in India, an Orbis supported hospital. Doctors diagnosed the cataract and removed it. Vaishnavi could have become blind, struggled to attend school and fulfill her potential. Thanks to Orbis supporters, she now has a brighter future.

Cataract operations can cost as little as £20 and yet each year, thousands of people across Africa and Asia are at risk of irreversible blindness. You can give them the gift of sight.

Find out more at orbis.org.uk

4. Combat Stress

Many veterans hit rock bottom before seeking help. For 30 years Chelsea Pensioner Michael’s mental health issues wrecked everything but his life was transformed when he sought help from veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress. Specialist support helped him learn to overcome his anger, depression and nightmares which had affected him for so many years.

The expert clinical team at Combat Stress are often told by the veterans they help that their mental health treatment is life-changing and, in some cases, life-saving.

Thousands of veterans rely on Combat Stress and the charity relies on the generosity of members of the public, especially those who leave gifts in their wills. Currently, these gifts fund one in five of the veterans Combat Stress helps, so please take the time to discover the difference you can make by leaving Combat Stress a legacy.

Find out more at combatstress.org.uk

5. Marine Conservation Society

At this difficult time, we are all looking to the small things in life to find joy; like the first spring flowers opening or the clear blue sky. Many of us find wellbeing in the ocean; seeing crashing waves and the stunning marine wildlife that surrounds the UK can bring a sense of calm.

The ocean covers over 70% of our planet, providing more than half the oxygen we breathe, and absorbing nearly a third of our carbon emissions. But sadly our ocean is in poor health because of decades of human activity: pollution, habitat destruction and over-fishing.

For more than 30 years, Marine Conservation Society been the voice of our seas, defending coastal habitats and species.

Your financial support would be helping vital work for a better protected and healthier ocean. Help us achieve seas full of life, where nature flourishes and people thrive.

Find out more at mcsuk.org

6. Traidcraft Exchange

Traidcraft Exchange brings people together to fight injustice in trade – so hardworking people across the world can earn enough to feed their families and educate their children. In its simplest form trade should be beneficial for everyone involved. Goods and money are exchanged and everyone is better off.

But global trade doesn’t work this way – instead it feeds the rich and exploits the poor. It traps people in poverty.

Traidcraft’s mission is to challenge the way global trade works – to use the power of trade to create lasting solutions to poverty.

A gift in your will is a catalyst for change. Your legacy will help to build a future free from injustice, where everyone, no matter where they were born, can earn a decent living.

Traidcraft Exchange currently offers free Will writing for those considering leaving the charity a gift in their Will.

Find out more at traidcraftexchange.org

7. Marie Curie

“If you’ve lost a loved one to terminal illness, you’ll know how important it is for people to spend their last days at home, surrounded by the people they love,” says Bindi Poonia, a Marie Curie nurse.

As a Marie Curie nurse, she cares for people who have a terminal illness through the night. Often, she will do a lot more than provide nursing care. “I remember one lady who told me how she’d always loved getting her nails done. So I did her nails for her, massaging her arms and chatting as I did so. She told me it made her feel like herself again,” says Bindi.

When the team finish their shift, family members often give Bindi a hug and say ‘thank you’. She adds: “I think those people are not only thanking me, but all the people who chose to include a gift in their will to support Marie Curie nurses.”

Find out more at mariecurie.org.uk

8. World Villages for Children

World Villages for Children believes that every child deserves to grow up free from poverty. Like Ana, aged 12, who lives in the poorest region of Honduras. She gets up at 4am daily to harvest coffee to earn a few Lempira to help feed her family.

They live on a muddy hillside in a homemade, unsanitary shelter with just two rooms, taking it in turns to sleep at night. With little food or fresh water for drinking and no access to healthcare or education, life is bleak.

Luckily for Ana, donors have funded a school place with the humanitarian programmes of the Sisters of Mary. Safe in their care, Ana now has regular meals, clean clothes, healthcare, a bed and the education she deserves. For the first time she has hope for a better future for herself and her family.

To help children like Ana, make a donation today.

Find out more at worldvillages.org.uk

9. Epilepsy Research UK

Epilepsy Research UK is the only charity exclusively dedicated to driving and enabling scientific research into the causes, diagnosis and treatments of epilepsy.

By leaving a gift in your will you’ll be making a vital contribution to supporting research that aims to provide help for today and hope for tomorrow. Gifts in wills fund up to half the charity’s work. No matter how large or small, your gift will help deliver an ambitious vision for people with epilepsy of ‘a life free epilepsy’.

The research projects and fellowships supported by Epilepsy Research UK are of the highest scientific merit and are subject to rigorous scrutiny, involving a scientific advisory committee, independent expert opinion, interviews and peer review. They seek to discover ways to advance the medical care and management of people living with epilepsy and investigate causes and methods for improved diagnosis, treatment and prevention. 

Find out more at epilepsyresearch.org.uk

10. Care International

Grace, aged 17, is a refugee and mother from south Sudan, a country that has seen decades of war and violence. Her father was killed while searching for food. Later, some men grabbed Grace and she was attacked at gunpoint. She didn’t know she was pregnant until her stomach began to grow.

She said: “I decided to come to Uganda because life in south Sudan was so hard. I walked to the border in Uganda. I would walk all day then sleep at night, walk then sleep.”

More and more people like Grace are being forced from their homes. With a gift to CARE International you could provide refugees across the world with vital items such as food, shelter and medical care, as well as psychological support to help them overcome trauma.

You could be a lifeline to refugees like Grace. Could you send the gift of hope today?

Find out more at careint.uk

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There are many reasons why people want to change careers but the top of five reasons most job-changers give are, in descending order of importance: better pay, reducing stress, achieving a better work-life balance, seeking a new challenge and no longer feeling passionate about what they currently do.

The good news is that surveys show that after changing careers, people can become happier, more satisfied and fulfilled, less stressed, and frequently earn more money.

Here are some career options to inspire you

1. The College of Podiatry

Podiatrists are experts in all aspects of foot and lower limb function and health. They are highly skilled healthcare professionals trained to diagnose, treat, rehabilitate and prevent anomalies of the feet, ankles and lower limbs. They also prevent, manage and correct foot irregularities, relieve pain, treat infection and keep people of all ages mobile and active.

Specialising in a wide range of high-risk, long-term conditions, particularly diabetes, rheumatic and vascular disease, a podiatrist’s primary aim is to manage health, mobility and independence.

Whether you are straight from school or considering a second career, your time at university will be a challenging but exciting journey towards an ever-changing profession.

There are universities throughout the UK offering a full-time Bachelor of Science Honours degree in podiatry. To qualify and practice as a podiatrist you need to pass all of the courses. This involves clinical work with patients, both in academic and placement environments.

Find out more at careersinpodiatry.com

2. Strohacker Design School

For a long time, it seemed like everyone went to university. But increasingly, students are ditching traditional degree programmes in search of ‘real world’ courses. Why? Because universities aren’t setting them up with the key skills and experiences they need to get hired and make a living.

This change in attitude inspired the Strohacker Design School, an alternative school that offers three- and six-month intensive training courses that equip budding designers not only with the qualifications they need, but the experience employers are looking for.

Students can learn in person or online and build up a high calibre portfolio that can help them secure jobs quickly. Plus, thanks to the career-focused approach of the courses, pupils are better prepared to get into the groove of the workplace faster than their peers.

If you aspire to have a career in the design industry, this could be an efficient means of achieving your dreams. 

Find out more at strohackerdesignschool.co.uk

3. Premier TEFL

If this year has proved anything, it’s that working from home is a viable and effective means of making a living.

One option for those who want to maintain the flexibility and convenience of home-based working is teaching English as a foreign language online, a rewarding career that can transform people’s lives. 

As education has moved online more and more this year, online English tutors have experienced a huge uplift in demand and can typically earn up to £25 an hour. This, combined with the flexibility of the job, makes it an ideal route for students and stay-at-home parents.  

Premier TEFL can help you get the qualifications you need to teach English as a foreign language – fast. Within a month, they can help you gain a globally recognised teaching qualification as well providing the online toolkit you need to help people learn English fluently. 

Find out more at premiertefl.com

4. I See The Difference

Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) make up the third-largest clinical workforce in the NHS. This family of 15 professions, including fields as diverse as podiatry, orthoptics, prosthetics and orthotics, radiography, occupational therapy and dietetics, provide essential care to millions of patients every day.

As an AHP you will see the difference you make to patients’ lives, whether by supporting their fight against cancer, managing long-term conditions like diabetes, or maintaining mobility and wellbeing.

But you’ll also see the difference a career as an AHP makes to you. The Allied Health Professions offer flexible careers, with great pay and opportunities to progress and specialise in your chosen field.

AHPs are essential to meet growing demand in the NHS, but many also offer opportunities for private practice.

Qualification routes vary but most require the completion of a three-year degree programme.

Find out more at iseethedifference.co.uk

5. Point Blank Music School

Established in London in 1994, Point Blank Music School has since taught over 50,000 aspiring artists, musicians, DJs, producers, managers and music industry professionals worldwide.

For students looking for a fully funded, hands-on degree from a top-ranked music school in the heart of east London’s creative hub, then Point Blank might just be the place.

Whether you want to study in-person, online, or a combination of both, Point Blank are open for clearing and have limited places remaining on their fully funded, hands-on Music Production, Sound Engineering, DJing and Music Industry degrees. With standard three-year and accelerated two-year options available, their industry expert lecturers, state-of-the-art studios and extensive industry connections will enable you to succeed in the ever-changing music industry. 

Can’t make it to London? Point Blank offers a range of incredible online courses that can be studied from home.

Find out more at pointblankmusicschool.com

6. T2 Fitness

Has this year got you looking for a career overhaul? Fortunately, there are countless training opportunities out there to help you improve and diversify your skillset if you’re yearning for something new – one of which is T2 Fitness Education.

This fully accredited fitness education service can help you study to be a personal trainer, offering specialist teaching in running bootcamps and both ante and post-natal exercise.

It’s an easy yet rewarding solution to anyone looking for pastures new.

All the classes are designed with the student in mind, and are delivered in a mix of videos, animations and bite-size study tasks, making it easy to fit in around your current commitments. Qualifications are certified by industry-recognised awarding organisations such as YMCA Awards and Focus Awards.

By the time you qualify you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and acumen to successfully launch your new career.

Find out more at t2fitness.co.uk

7. Eagle

Accounting is a fascinating and rewarding career. Plus, once you qualify, you could earn an average of £28k for the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), up to £63k for Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and as much as £90k for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

But did you know you don’t need to leave your home to study if your dream is to become an accountant? You can do it all online instead and at your own pace.

Eagle has over 20 years of experience supporting people from all walks of life study for their AAT, ACCA and CIMA qualifications through flexible distance learning.

Through the Eagle Education subscription, students can decide how much they want to study and when – and there are a number of flexible payment options, too. You’ll have a mentor to support them with any questions or concerns and will have access to the entire qualification for as long as you’re subscribed.

Find out more at eagle-education.co.uk

8. University College of Estate Management (UCEM)

From construction to surveying, business management and real estate, there are all kinds of jobs that help shape the built environment we live in.

If you want a career that will have the power to change the world for the better, where you can learn to build, design, manage and more, then a course at University College of Estate Management (UCEM) could be for you.

UCEM put people first. Their suite of modular, flexible courses are designed to work for each and every individual at every stage of their career.

The university, which began teaching online elements of its courses in 2001 and has delivered its built environment programmes fully online since 2015, provides undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and apprenticeships. 

UCEM has spaces available for students wishing to begin their studies this spring, with scholarships and bursaries also available.

Find out more at ucem.ac.uk

9. High Speed Training

Whether you’re looking for training to start a new role, to develop in your career, or to roll out to a team, it can be tricky to find the right type for you, especially in the current climate where face to face is off the table.

This is where High Speed Training can help. Their mission is to keep people safe, engaged and effective in their careers, which is why their courses are available online, on any device, at any time. 

High Speed Training offers compliance training for a whole range of sectors, including hospitality, health and social care and education, and has over 170 fully accredited courses. 

What’s more, High Speed Training has a wealth of resources available through a free online hub, so you and your employees can stay up to date with the latest regulations and guidance at the click of a button.

Find out more at highspeedtraining.co.uk

10. London Examinations Board

Having an MBA on your CV can really open doors when it comes to climbing the career ladder, but with rolling lockdowns, finding a stable period to study can be difficult.

But not anymore, thanks to the London Examinations Board. They partner with some of the leading universities in the UK, Australia, USA and France to make it easier than ever to get this crucial business qualification so that you can achieve your dreams whatever’s going on in the world.

Through LEB, you’ll find fun online programmes and a hub filled with exclusive learning materials for MBA study, comprising notes, extracts from the key works of business, magazine articles and videos. Combined, this virtual learning enables you to study whenever, wherever, and it’s super engaging too.

Students can also expect to follow work-based and problem-based learning in the form of lessons, which are delivered in a flexible format by skilled lecturers. 

Find out more at leb.education

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