If a 16/17 was left to fend for himself in London what resources are there, eg soup kitchens, govt housing etc
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this is so sad, OK first I'm not from London but not to far away, I'm in Woodstock.\nnow i know a few 17y old on their own, they got help through a government agency, now I'm not sure which one it was, either it was children's aid society or social services, because they were too old to be in foster care they were helped with getting a place to live and a way to pay their rent and buy food. one now has a job and the other is in looking still.\n\ni would also suggest the kid's help line they have numbers and info to help you out. don't be afraid to ask for help, its out there for you and your friend.  i wish the best of luck hopefully the future will be brighter.
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hi\ni have recently left my family because of a violent relationship and have moved into rented accomodation,not an easy decision\nbut i went along to the locl citizens advice bureau and to my local social security centre for advice,you could also have the half an hour free consultation from a solicitor too.\ncheers stephanie
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Go to your local welfare department.
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Good luck. That's what most Indians do when they're done with domestic school. Try England's people search utility on the English Yahoo! website maybe.
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www.veteransagency.mod.uk\n\nmight be able to help\nor\nwww.armed-guard.co.uk
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Go to http://www.google.co.uk/ and type in MCSE Courses in London. There are hundreds of pages. Below are just 3 to start.\nhttp://www.affordabletraining.co.uk/ is probably the best.
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1). " I can't find a source to tell me how long before I can return"\nThere isn't one.  It's ENTIRELY up to the UK to decide WHEN and IF.\n2). "I can't find out how much immigrations thinks I need in my bank account."\nAgain, there is NO set amount.  It's up to customs agents in the UK to decide that too.\n\n"I just want to make sure all my ducks are in a row before I return to England which I fully intend to do".\n\nYou VOLUNTEERED FAR TOO MUCH INFORMATION.  Be wary of Customs & Immigration agents everywhere; any innocent remark can get their Spidey Senses tingling,  The lesson you should take away from this experience is next time DON'T TALK SO MUCH.  You want to see the Tower of London.  FULL STOP SHUT UP.
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The British Embassy or the nearest UK consulate will give you all relevant info. You can also try to look up on their web site. However as a general rule, I think you'll have to have an enrollment certificate to a UK school and prove that you have the necessary financial resources, since they will not allow you to work in UK with a student visa.
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Look at the British Council website
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Nightlife--tons! Pubs close early, though.  \nThere are night busses that are safe.  Just, you know, be careful.  Don't look at maps outside (though the ones in bus shelters are usually okay), don't get too drunk, don't flash money or walk in dark places alone.  Same as New York.\nYou can pick up guides to the buses around a train station at that train station.  \nDon't know what you mean re facilities.  London is very expensive; not sure how to avoid that.  Getting a pass for the Tube is a good idea, though.
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See: http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/
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at 17 your legally able to move out if you think you can handle it. even though police or "legal authorities" dont recommend it and like to get ignorant. You cant be sent back home. You can be tried as an adult at 17 so you can move out at 17. I moved out at 17 and the police said there is nothing that can be done. Goodluck and take care
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You could try the local YMCA or a Citizens Advice Vureau will point you in the right direction I am sure.  One cother source comes to mind, and that is your local Council Social Department.  They may be able to give you further information.  Failing that, there is always the net for you to source on.\n\nGood luck with your project and I hope this helps.\n\nCorinne
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To qualify for housing through the council you need to fulfil 5 criteria.   One is being homeless which you are not, another is being in priority need which you also are not - look at the shelter website as it will go into detail on all the criteria and give you a better understanding.  You have a right to go on the housing register but in Brighton the average wait for a property is up to 15 yrs!!\n\nI do not know what job you do but perhaps you qualify for keyworker scheme in your area?  If not, get a list of housing associations and co-ops and see which ones take single men.  You are in a difficult position but unfortunately with severe housing shortages a lot of people are having to rent privately.  If you are on low income you may qualify for some help with rent so look into that.  Otherwise you will just have to rent as most people do and have not much to live on!  \n\nThank Mrs Thatcher for this great system!!!  And good luck
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If you have a degree in a related field then just do a google search for youth work social work in London.  When I did the first site that came up was:  http://www.workgateways.com/Social+Work+(Qualified).Youth.Jobs   If not then I suggest you volunteer at a local youth center so you can gain experience.
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You could probably find out by checking government website, www.gov.org\nlook under menu or search bar for, "welfare of vulnerable adults", or "care home standards".
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Steer clear of London where rents and travel are now extortionate and you should be OK on that money. The north of England is generally cheaper and not as dreary as Londoners like me try to paint it!