Introduction to Life Events
This section has been created to link you to information from Government and other organisations to help you with some of the important events in your life. We have not attempted to replicate all of the information you may require because it is available from organisations who are in a better position to assist than we are. Choose a Life Event from the list below.
Many of the links in this section go to external sites over which Mid Beds District Council has no control. We are not responsible for the content of any external sites, although we are interested to know if you have found them useful or not, or if you have experienced any problem in linking to them.
We are also keen to receive suggestions for further Life Events or to hear any other feedback you have about this section. Please email webmaster@midbeds.gov.uk with any suggestions or feedback.
Bereavement:
- DirectGov Website - bereavement general information
- Bedfordshire County Council - Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages
- Age Concern - will and funeral information
- Citizens Advice Bureau - what to do after a death general information
- The Samaritans - support and counselling
- The Compassionate Friends - support for bereaved parents and their families
- The Child Bereavement Trust - support for bereaved parents and their families
- HM Revenue and Customs - Inheritance Tax
Crime:
- DirectGov Website - tackling crime general information
- Mid Beds Community Safety - local information
Debt:
- DirectGov Website - Money tax and benefits
- Mid Beds Council Tax - Who to contact
- Mid Beds Business Rates - Help with your Business Rates
Divorce:
- DirectGov Website - Getting a divorce
- DirectGov Website - Information for Young People
- Armchair Advice - help for people who are experiencing relationship problems or marriage breakdown
Education & Learning:
- DirectGov Website - Education and Learning
- Bedfordshire County Council - information on education and learning
- Bedfordshire Schools
- Bedford College
- Bedford College Training Solutions for Employers
- University of Bedfordshire
- The Open University - Distance Learning
Your Health & Wellbeing:
Jobs and Employment:
- DirectGov Website - Employment Information
- Jobs at Mid Beds District Council
- Citizens Advice Bureau in Mid Bedfordshire
If you are a Mid Beds resident you can also telephone the Mid Beds CAB tel: 01462 817990 (Note: Mid Bedfordshire residents only) - Armchair Advice - help on employee rights following a job loss
Marriage:
- DirectGov Website - Marriage general information
- Bedfordshire County Council - Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages
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