This section includes information and activities about your local council, health, housing and education provision.

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Council services

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Council services

Do you know what your local council can do to help you? Here you can listen to two local residents talking about their local council and how they got help.

Collection of a bulky item

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Collection of a bulky item

Sometimes people throw away big, bulky items like tables, freezers and sofas. Bulky means big and heavy. You need to call your local council to collect bulky items. In these activities you will listen to a conversation between Maria and her local council. 

Talking to your dentist

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Talking to your dentist

When was the last time you went to the dentist? Did you understand what the dentist said? Could you describe your problem to the dentist? In this activity you will learn how to talk to the dentist and understand what the dentist says to you.

Finding out about your local MP

Finding out about your local MP

Knowing who your local MP is can help you get more involved in your community, and give you the opportunity to speak up about different issues. In these activities you will practise listening to advice on finding out who the MP for your local area is, how to find out about your MP and ways of contacting them.