Enquiries: City Hub, 111 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7HB; course/workplace sites vary
0115 9100 100
Contact centre Mon–Thu 08:30–16:30, Fri 08:30–16:00; City Hub currently Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00; training hours vary
College apprenticeship route combines paid employment with study towards a recognised qualification. Explore live vacancies and entry requirements before applying; a suitable employer role and course place are not guaranteed. City Hub is an enquiry/campus reference, not the location of every apprenticeship. The college’s contact centre and campus opening times differ, and bank-holiday or training-day closures can apply.
Robin Hood Chase, St Ann’s, Nottingham NG3 4EZ
General 0115 950 6867; debt enquiries 0115 908 1530
Advice Mon–Fri 09:00–12:30 and 13:30–15:30; employment ESOL on Tuesdays, time by enquiry
Community charity offering ESOL for employment, confidence in speaking and listening, and support with IT and digital skills. No qualifications are required for the advertised sessions. Ask reception about referral and the current Tuesday class time rather than using the advice desk’s hours as a teaching timetable. The community hub and café have different opening hours from advice appointments.
Bestwood Community Centre, Gainsford Crescent, Nottingham NG5 5HT
0115 975 5758
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:00; programme sessions by arrangement
Local charity supporting employment, training and wellbeing, particularly in Bestwood, Bulwell, Bulwell Forest and nearby neighbourhoods. Contact the team to discuss present programmes and any geographical or funding conditions. The current website includes older event material, so an event or funded placement should not be assumed to run today. General opening hours are not a guarantee of an adviser being immediately available.
Unit C, Tennyson Hall, Forest Road West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 4EP
0115 979 0015
Office Mon–Thu 09:00–16:30; one-to-one support by arrangement
Local charitable support with CVs, job applications, interviews, employment rights and UK work experience. The project also helps asylum seekers prepare for future employment before permission to work is granted; that support does not itself confer permission to work. Refugees already working can seek help progressing towards jobs matching their skills. Contact the adviser about eligibility and an appointment.
D32d, Portland Building, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Local business roles 07977 748474 /07929 692692; internal assignments 0115 748 4800 ext 84800
Office Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00; telephone answered from 09:00
University-associated recruitment branch listing temporary and part-time assignments in the university and local businesses. The page separates contacts for internal university assignments from roles in Nottinghamshire businesses. Check each vacancy’s pay, hours, skills and right-to-work requirements. Registration or an enquiry does not guarantee work, and the service covers roles outside Nottingham as well.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0800 072 0288
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00; weekends/bank holidays closed
The current official careers-support page directs adults aged 18 or over in England to DWP careers advisers through the Jobs and Careers Service. The telephone and hours recorded here replace older National Careers contact details. Under-18s are directed differently according to whether they are in education or training. Use this route for career decisions and next steps, not as a promise of employment or course funding.
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Official council recruitment gateway linking live vacancies and service-specific career pages, including schools, social care, finance and IT. Read the person specification, closing date and application process for each role. This is the council’s current own gateway, not the former Nottingham Jobs domain, which now returns unrelated gambling content and has been excluded. Recruitment outcomes are not guaranteed.
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Official starting point for full-time and part-time vacancies in England, Scotland and Wales. Search Nottingham or a postcode and assess the employer, hours, wage and application deadline. Individual advertisements can expire or be withdrawn. This is a job-search service, not immigration permission or an assurance that every role is suitable. Northern Ireland has a separate service and is not silently substituted here.
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Official England apprenticeship search with job or employer keywords and a city/postcode filter. Compare training level, workplace location, pay and the provider before applying. Apprenticeships combine an employed role and training and have specific eligibility conditions. A listed bursary or funding offer applies only where its own conditions are met. No account or application was created during verification.
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Official NHS recruitment portal for clinical and non-clinical roles. Use Nottingham or a local postcode in the search and check the actual employing organisation, job description, registration requirements and closing date. Some employers use linked recruitment systems. An account is only needed for later application management; no account or personal information was submitted when checking this resource.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0300 123 1100; Relay UK 18001 0300 123 1100
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00
Free, confidential information on employment rights and workplace problems in Great Britain. Ask for an interpreter when calling if needed; the page also explains text relay and BSL access. Advice is free, but telephone charges depend on the caller’s provider. The helpline is not a tribunal and does not guarantee a legal outcome. Conciliation and tribunal deadlines are separate and should be checked promptly.
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Government guide linking careers services, digital and numeracy learning, apprenticeships and help with study costs. Useful for comparing options before contacting a Nottingham provider. Different schemes have separate age, residence, previous-qualification and funding conditions; not every linked course is free. Follow the current scheme detail rather than treating a broad summary or an old provider link as a guaranteed funded place.
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Official guide to possible practical support for people whose disability or health condition affects work. It explains equipment, travel, support-worker and communication support routes and links to eligibility and application stages. The help depends on individual circumstances and assessment, and is distinct from an employer’s reasonable-adjustment responsibilities. Read the current conditions before making spending commitments.
Enquiries: City Hub, 111 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7HB; teaching across multiple campuses
0115 9100 100
Contact centre Mon–Thu 08:30–16:30, Fri 08:30–16:00; current City Hub Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00; classes have separate schedules
Adult course gateway covering full-time, part-time, community and online learning, with links to financial help and funded-course schemes. Check the actual course campus, level, start date and timetable before enrolling. Free-course eligibility is conditional and some courses have fees. The general enquiry line can route questions to the right team; campus opening is not the same as a class schedule.
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD; Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road NG8 1BB; other campuses listed separately
General 0115 951 5151; applicants 0115 951 5559; WhatsApp 07403 638286; SMS 07447 980972
General lines Mon–Fri 09:00–16:30; applicant phone/live chat Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 excluding bank holidays; visits by booking
Local university offering undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across several campuses. Check the actual department, campus, entry requirements and fee status for your chosen course. The applicant service has shorter published telephone hours than the general switchboard and offers booked visits at the Portland Building. Sutton Bonington and overseas campuses are not Nottingham city locations. Admission and funding depend on individual conditions.
50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham NG1 4FQ; teaching across City/Clifton and other campuses
0115 848 2999
Enquiry phone Mon–Thu 08:30–17:00, Fri 08:30–16:30; building and student-hub hours separate
Local university with a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. Compare the specific campus and course, because Brackenhurst, Mansfield and London are not Nottingham city-centre sites. The published address is the general institutional contact, not the teaching room for every programme. Check entry and English-language requirements, current fees and scholarship conditions directly before applying.
Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham NG1 1NG; course campuses vary
0115 9100 100
Adams campus currently Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; contact centre Mon–Thu 08:30–16:30, Fri 08:30–16:00; classes separately timetabled
Further-education college providing university-level qualifications, not a separate university. Explore the course list, awarding arrangements, progression routes and current fees. Adams is a campus reference and not the location of every course. Current-week building hours can change in holidays and do not describe every teaching session. Contact the college about qualification equivalence, entry requirements and available financial support.
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National course-search and application resource for comparing institutions and undergraduate options, including Nottingham and nearby cities. Read the relevant entry year, application deadlines, course requirements and fees before selecting a programme. Some postgraduate or specialist courses use other application routes. The directory is a comparison starting point, not a guarantee that an advertised course still has places or that an applicant will be admitted.
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Official UK undergraduate course-comparison resource with course data, student-experience measures and guidance on choosing and paying for study. Search by institution or subject and read each measure’s coverage and limitations. Not all courses have directly comparable data, and historic outcomes are not a promise of an individual result. Confirm fees, campus and entry requirements on the provider’s current course page.
Kedleston Road, Derby DE22 1GB, outside Nottingham
Main 01332 590500; UK course enquiries 01332 591044; international 01332 529009; applications 01332 591167; online 01332 594000
Enquiry phone Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 09:00–16:30; Thu 10:30–16:30; campus visits separately arranged
Regional university in Derby, clearly outside Nottingham. Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, professional and online routes. Compare the actual teaching site and travel cost before choosing a course; Chesterfield, Buxton and London services are separate locations. Different telephone teams handle prospective students, existing applications and online study. Fees, recognition and entry requirements must be checked for the specific programme.
Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, outside Nottingham
Switchboard 01509 222222; undergraduate admissions 01509 274403; taught postgraduate 01509 222496; research 01509 228292
Not available
Regional university based in Loughborough rather than Nottingham, with a separate London campus. The official contact page distinguishes undergraduate, taught-postgraduate and research admissions; use the right team for your question. General enquiry hours were not published on the checked homepage/contact/location information, so arrange any visit in advance. Compare course content, fees, entry requirements and realistic commuting arrangements.
Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, outside Nottingham
Switchboard 01522 882000; UK admissions 01522 886097; international admissions 01522 886677
Switchboard Mon–Thu 08:30–17:00, Fri 08:30–16:30; prospective enquiry line 10:00–15:00; student drop-in Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00
University in Lincoln, not a Nottingham campus. Offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research options and separate contacts for UK and international admissions. Switchboard, prospective-student phone and current-student drop-in hours differ. Check the actual course location and travel requirements, qualification recognition and fee classification. An enquiry does not establish admission, a scholarship or immigration eligibility.
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Distance-learning university course catalogue covering arts, sciences, computing, health, education and other subjects. This is an online alternative, not a Nottingham teaching campus. Check qualification structure, study intensity, assessment arrangements and any placements or attendance requirements. Degree courses normally have fees; free OpenLearn short courses are a different offer. Residency and prior study can affect funding and available options.
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Jisc graduate careers and postgraduate study resource. Use the course search and guidance to compare Masters options, application statements and ways to fund study. Confirm the provider, accreditation where relevant, teaching mode and entry year directly with the university. Advertising and a course listing do not constitute an independent ranking, an offer of admission or a guarantee of a job after graduation.
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England’s higher-education regulator explains student protection, teaching quality, consumer rights, equality and routes for raising concerns. Useful when assessing a Nottingham provider or understanding a problem during study. A regulator notification is not the same as an individual complaint being resolved. Follow the provider’s and the appropriate external complaint procedures; do not assume these England-specific arrangements apply unchanged across the UK.
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Official undergraduate finance overview explaining tuition-fee loans, maintenance support and possible extra help. Eligibility depends on residence, immigration status, course and previous study; living in Nottingham alone does not establish entitlement. Loans normally need repayment under the applicable rules. The page explicitly flags changes for courses starting on or after 1 January 2027, so choose the guidance matching the course start date.
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Official UK centre for recognition and comparison of international qualifications, managed by Ecctis for government. A Statement of Comparability can help explain an overseas qualification, but the university or professional regulator makes its own admission or recognition decision. Services can involve fees and document checks. Read the exact service requirements before ordering; no documents or personal data were submitted during this research.
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British Council guide to choosing study, funding opportunities, budgeting and moving to the UK. It explains that the four UK nations have differences and links to current scholarship and visa information. Scholarship eligibility can depend on nationality, institution and course, so not every scheme is open to every reader. Budget examples are not guaranteed personal costs. Confirm actual fees and immigration conditions through the relevant official sources.
1 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FH
0115 915 2828
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09:00–18:00; Wed 09:00–19:00; Sat 10:00–16:00; Sun/bank holidays closed
The city’s main public library has a children’s floor, study space, computers, local history material and a Business & IP Centre. Use it for reading, digital access and finding neighbourhood activities. Its current address is Carrington Street, not the former Angel Row building. On 24 October 2026 the Zine Festival takes over the building and the usual LEGO and wargaming clubs are suspended.
Bulwell Riverside Centre, Main Street, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8QJ
0115 883 3500
Mon 09:00–17:00; Tue 10:00–18:00; Wed–Fri 10:00–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Sun/bank holidays closed
A public neighbourhood library with study desks, Wi-Fi, computers, scanning and printing, plus work clubs and family activities. The dedicated branch page gives the hours recorded here; the general library finder still shows different weekday hours. Check with the branch before travelling. Meeting-room hire and printing can have charges separate from ordinary library use.
The Mary Potter Centre, 76 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5HY
0115 883 8332
Mon 09:00–18:00; Tue–Fri 10:00–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Sun/bank holidays closed
Public library in the Mary Potter Centre with Hindi, Urdu and Polish books, study desks and computer access. The branch advertises IT support, a work club and conversation groups, useful for people settling locally. Group timetables are separate from building hours; one published women’s-group end time appears ambiguous, so ask the staff rather than assuming an overnight session.
206 Sneinton Dale, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4HJ
0115 915 2801
Mon, Fri 10:00–17:30; Tue 10:00–13:00; Wed 10:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Thu, Sun/bank holidays closed
Sneinton public library with books including Hindi titles, desks, public computers, printing and a tablet available for use in the library. Its conversation group is advertised on Mondays from noon to 13:30. Work-club, children’s and councillor sessions have their own schedules. The site is also a transport mobility hub; ask about facilities and current availability before planning a visit.
Southchurch Drive, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8AB
0115 915 2837
Mon 09:30–13:00; Tue, Thu 09:30–17:30; Fri 09:30–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Wed, Sun/bank holidays closed
Council library serving Clifton with reading materials, local history, public computers, Wi-Fi and scanning or printing facilities. A Tuesday work club and children’s sessions can help with practical learning and meeting neighbours. Their attendance times do not replace the branch hours. Check current room-hire charges and event arrangements directly, particularly on school holidays and bank holidays.
506 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2FB
0115 915 2827
Mon, Fri 10:00–17:00; Tue 13:00–17:00; Wed 10:00–18:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Thu, Sun/bank holidays closed
Public library on the first floor, reached by stairs or the lift in the atrium. It offers books in other languages, study desks, computers, Wi-Fi and printing. The current page lists a Tuesday work club and community groups. Meeting-room bookings are not yet being accepted on the published page, so a room should not be assumed available merely because the library is open.
St Ann’s Valley Centre, 2 Livingstone Road, Nottingham NG3 3GG
0115 883 9700
Mon, Wed 09:00–17:00; Tue, Thu, Fri 10:00–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Sun/bank holidays closed
Public library in St Ann’s Valley Centre with an accessible ground-floor entrance, Urdu and Polish materials, computer access and study resources. A Wednesday conversation group and work club support practical skills; family sessions include storytime and LEGO activities. Each activity has its own calendar and some are term-time only. Councillor surgeries may run outside ordinary library hours.
Strelley Road, Nottingham NG8 3BJ
0115 915 2880
Mon 10:00–17:00; Tue 10:00–13:00; Wed, Fri 09:30–17:30; Sat 10:00–13:00; Thu, Sun/bank holidays closed
Ground-floor public library with reading and study space, computers, Wi-Fi, scanning and printing. The branch advertises a Wednesday work club, children’s activities and a Friday knit-and-natter group. These are useful community starting points, but check the event listing for booking and seasonal changes. Council surgeries are listed separately and do not imply continuous access to an adviser.
Bramcote Lane, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2NA
0115 915 2809
Mon 14:00–17:00; Tue 09:30–17:00; Thu 10:00–18:30; Fri 10:00–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Wed, Sun/bank holidays closed
Public library with a ramped entrance, study desks, computer facilities and adult collections including Punjabi, French and Italian. Children’s language collections are broader. Reading, chess, craft and family groups have separate dates and times, so consult the branch calendar. Borrowing rules, printing charges and room-hire arrangements are different services and should be checked individually.
Wilford Grove, Nottingham NG2 2DR
0115 915 2834
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:30–17:30; Sat 10:00–14:00; Tue, Thu, Sun/bank holidays closed
Local public library with books in Urdu, Gujarati and Polish, computers, Wi-Fi and tablets for use on site. The branch advertises a Monday conversation group and a Wednesday work club, as well as children’s activities. Use the separate activity timetable rather than assuming every service operates throughout opening hours. Printing, scanning and room hire may have their own conditions or charges.
Southglade Road, Bestwood, Nottingham NG5 5GU
0115 915 2800
Mon, Thu 14:00–17:00; Wed 10:00–13:00 and 13:30–17:30; Sat 10:00–13:00; Tue, Fri, Sun/bank holidays closed
Bestwood public library with accessible ground-floor facilities, study materials, computers, Wi-Fi and printing. The Wednesday work club is listed for 13:30–15:00, while family and craft activities have different times. Note the Wednesday lunchtime closure and limited weekly opening pattern when planning a journey. Ask the branch about current booking arrangements and any chargeable services.
Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2BY
0115 915 2849
Wed, Fri 10:00–13:00 and 13:30–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun/bank holidays closed
Public branch with books, study desks, Wi-Fi, computers and printing, also associated with the performing-arts lending service. Ordinary opening is limited to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, with a weekday lunchtime break. The current branch page lists family activities and community surgeries. Historical closure proposals are not treated as evidence that this currently listed branch has closed.
Radford-Lenton Library, Lenton Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2BY
0115 915 2869
Wed, Fri 10:00–13:00 and 13:30–17:00; Sat 10:00–13:00; other days/bank holidays closed
Specialist public music and drama lending service based at Radford-Lenton, rather than a separate general branch. Groups can search for scores and play sets and register to borrow. Registration and hire are different: loans attract published charges, with extra administration for some organisations outside the core area. Inter-library requests are subject to availability and the service’s current terms.
Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HL
0115 947 3134
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09:30–17:00; Wed 09:30–19:00; Sat 09:30–16:00; bank-holiday hours may vary
Independent charitable subscription library, not a Council branch. It offers members a historic reading environment and runs public-facing tours and events with their own booking conditions. Ask about current membership fees before joining. The library occupies three upper floors without a lift, an important access limitation. Its current website footer has later Wednesday and Saturday hours than an old WordPress site.
Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham; FIS page printsNG2 2NG, general council addressNG2 3NG—confirm before posting
0115 876 5910
Not available
Council information and guidance for Nottingham City families about registered childcare, family hubs, activities and specialist support. It does not handle children’s social-care enquiries; the page gives 0115 876 4800 for those. The FIS page does not publish its own service hours and has a postcode discrepancy with the council’s general Loxley House address. Call before visiting or posting. Funding and childcare places depend on current eligibility and availability.
Suite 9, Arnold Business Centre, Brookfield Gardens, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7ER, outside city boundary
0115 962 4262
Not available
Local charity offering practical and emotional support to families with young children through difficult times. Ask about referral criteria, coverage and the current support available. Its office is in Arnold and is not a drop-in childcare setting. The checked homepage, support and contact pages did not publish office hours, so arrange contact or a visit first. Support is tailored and subject to assessment and capacity, not an automatic allocation.
57 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6GE
0800 121 7772
Not available
Special educational needs and disability information/advice service for families and young people. The current contact page asks parents and young people to book a dedicated telephone meeting and offers help by phone if online booking is difficult. Professional enquiries use a separate route. No general opening timetable was published on the checked homepage/contact information. The listed office is not a guarantee of unbooked face-to-face advice.
POSTAL ONLY: Suite 26, Sneinton Market Unit 6, Gedling Street, Nottingham NG1 1DS; activity venue by arrangement
0115 952 5040
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Local youth-support charity offering wellbeing help and specialist activities. Its main page describes ages 11–24 while the contact page says 11–25; individual programmes have narrower criteria, so confirm suitability. The current contact address is explicitly postal only, not the older Castle Gate walk-in venue. No general service timetable is published on the checked pages. Ask for the current location and session before attending.
C/O2A Cross Street, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7BL; sessions at separately confirmed venues
07535 446752 /07837 278981
Not available
Parent-carer-led charity supporting families of children with special educational needs or disabilities through peer support, inclusive sessions and shared information. The current own contact page publishes mobile numbers rather than the older landline found in directories. The correspondence address is in Arnold; meeting venues and dates vary. No general office hours were published. Membership, booking and age criteria should be checked for each activity.
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City Early Help guide lists Bestwood, Broxtowe, Hyson Green and Meadows family hubs and the central contact 0115 876 3343. It explains routes for families needing support with relationships, routines or wider difficulties. Use the current hub contact to check local sessions and opening, rather than borrowing Nottinghamshire County timetables. Early Help is distinct from an emergency safeguarding response and support depends on circumstances.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
Children’s Health Advice Hub 0300 300 0040; school-age ChatHealth text 07480 635024
Health Advice Hub Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00; school clinics/ChatHealth have separate arrangements
Local public-health nursing information for children and young people in Nottingham City, including health visiting, school nursing and advice for parents. The published advice-hub phone hours do not imply a continuous response from every school clinic or text service. Check the relevant team and age range. For urgent health needs use NHS 111, and use 999 for life-threatening emergencies rather than waiting for an ordinary message.
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Public local directory replacing the former Ask Lion entry point, with services across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Search the child, family, childcare or support category and confirm whether an entry serves the city or a neighbouring district. Provider records and availability can change; check the organisation’s own current contact page and booking conditions. A directory result is not an endorsement or a guaranteed place.
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Local information and support finder for young people, adults, parents, carers and professionals in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Use the relevant audience and browse resources to identify a suitable service; it is not a diagnosis or a crisis appointment system. The homepage directs immediate danger to 999 and mental-health crisis calls to NHS 111, option 2. Do not wait for a directory response when urgent help is needed.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0808 802 5544
Phone Mon, Thu, Fri 09:30–16:00; Tue, Wed 09:30–18:00; chat Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00
Free support for parents and main carers worried about a child or young person’s mental health. The current telephone service runs later on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than the webchat, so those hours are recorded separately. Translation support can be requested. This is not a crisis service or a substitute for urgent clinical assessment. A family member who is not the main carer may be directed to other information.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0808 800 2222
Mon–Fri 09:00–21:00; weekends 10:00–15:00
Confidential emotional support and guidance on parenting and family life in England and Wales. The former Family Lives address now redirects to Coram Family Lives. Advisers help callers explore their situation and possible next steps; availability is not guaranteed on the first attempt. Scotland has a different supportline, which is not presented here as the Nottingham service. Urgent danger needs emergency help.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0800 1111
Telephone/1-to-1 chat 24 hours daily; BSLMon–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 08:00–13:00
Free support for children and young people with worries about safety, relationships, emotions or other problems. Telephone and live chat operate around the clock, but waiting and conversation arrangements can differ at night. BSL interpreter hours are narrower. Confidentiality has safeguarding exceptions, so absolute secrecy is not promised. Use 999 when there is an immediate threat to life rather than waiting to reach a counsellor.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0808 800 5000
Voice Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00; BSLMon–Fri 08:00–20:00/weekends 09:00–18:00; current written-contact window 11:00–16:00 daily
Advice for adults worried about a child’s safety or wellbeing. The current provider page gives shorter voice hours than some directories, and written contacts are now accepted only during a stated daily window. Safeguarding concerns may be shared with social services or police; confidentiality is not absolute. If risk increases or danger is immediate, contact local children’s services or police instead of waiting for a response.
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Government starting point for pregnancy, baby and toddler development, preparing for school and checking potential childcare support. It is the current destination of the former Childcare Choices address. Use the childcare checker and local provider information to investigate options, then verify funding conditions and vacancies directly. Guidance is not a guarantee of a funded place or an individual medical assessment.
Queen’s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH
999 life-threatening emergencies; hospital switchboard 0115 924 9924
Emergency care 24 hours daily; outpatient and visiting times are separate
Public hospital emergency department for serious injury and life-threatening illness. For urgent needs that are not life-threatening, NHS 111 or the local Urgent Treatment Centre may be more appropriate. The QMC main entrance is drop-off only during works from September 2026, with Blue Badge parking moved elsewhere until spring 2027. The published switchboard is not an emergency advice line.
Seaton House, City Link, Nottingham NG2 4LA
0115 883 8500 directions/current waits; urgent advice 111
Daily 07:00–19:00, 365 days including bank holidays; currently reduced hours
Publicly commissioned walk-in treatment for urgent but non-life-threatening problems. The current page explicitly says reduced opening of 07:00–19:00, not older longer hours. No appointment is needed for the walk-in service. The published local telephone is for directions and waiting-time information, not telephone clinical advice. Dental problems and routine blood tests are not treated through this service.
Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1PB
Switchboard 0115 969 1169; patient admissions 0115 875 4507
Appointments: use own clinic letter; appointment changes generally 08:30–16:30, weekend availability varies; visiting hours depend on ward
Public specialist hospital offering planned and inpatient care. City Hospital is not the location of Nottingham’s main walk-in Emergency Department, which is at QMC. Check the clinic or ward and the appointment letter before travelling. The linked ward directory has individual visiting arrangements and direct extensions; there is no single visiting timetable for the whole site. Medilink connects the two hospital campuses.
Queen’s Medical Centre, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH
Patient triage 0115 875 4528; professional referrals 0115 875 4539
Telephone triage daily 08:00–20:00; walk-in Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, weekends 08:00–12:30; later attendance requires triage/referral; ED 20:00–08:00
Public urgent eye service prioritising sight-threatening conditions. Temporary arrangements introduced in January 2026 remain on the current page: call patient triage before attending, and do not use the former 07:00–22:00 walk-in timetable. Outside walk-in hours up to 20:00, professional referral and telephone assessment are required. Overnight emergencies are directed to ED. Non-urgent problems may be redirected.
76 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5HY
CityCare reception 0115 883 8010; joint NHS service centre 0115 942 0330; main desk 0115 883 8000
Centre Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00; health clinics Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; phlebotomy by appointment 08:00–13:00; Ask Here Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00
Joint service centre combining NHS clinics, GP practices, council services and a public library. The clinic reception can help identify the correct service or referral route; the building’s longer opening hours do not mean every clinic accepts walk-ins. Blood tests require an appointment. GP practices and the pharmacy have their own contacts and hours, and current practice pages should take priority over older centre summaries.
Bulwell Riverside, Main Street, Bulwell, Nottingham NG6 8QJ
Health clinics 0115 883 3400; main desk 0115 883 3500
Health clinics Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; individual GP/pharmacy/library hours differ
Joint public-service centre with community clinics including nursing, rehabilitation, podiatry, phlebotomy and children’s services. Contact the health-clinic reception to identify the relevant team and whether a referral or appointment is required. Do not assume the general centre or Ask Here desk hours apply to treatment. The library’s current own page also gives different hours from the council centre summary.
Radford Health Centre, Ilkeston Road, Nottingham NG7 3GW
0115 697 3018
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30; Sat/Sun closed; urgent out of hours 111
NHS GP practice with its own Radford premises and a separate university student site. This entry records the Radford address, number and hours, not the student branch’s term-dependent timetable. Check the practice catchment and registration requirements before applying. The contact page describes step-free access and communication facilities. When closed, use NHS 111 for urgent non-emergency help and 999 for life-threatening emergencies.
Mary Potter Centre, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5HY
Reception 0115 942 4352
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30; Sat/Sun closed; bank-holiday/training closures may apply
NHS GP practice based at Mary Potter Centre. Use the practice’s own timetable recorded here: the council centre summary gives a later Wednesday time, but the current practice contact page lists weekday closing at 18:30. Registration depends on the practice’s published catchment and process. Step-free access and an induction loop are listed. Appointment availability is separate from reception opening.
Glasshouse Street, Nottingham NG1 3LW
Appointments/advice 0300 131 7010
Clinic Mon–Wed 09:00–19:00; Thu 13:00–17:00; Fri 09:00–13:00; weekend closed; verify session/access when booking
Publicly funded sexual-health and contraception service delivered by NHS partners. The clinic’s own location page gives Thursday closing at 17:00, while the NHS service directory still states 19:00; check directly before travelling. Telephone availability and under-25 drop-ins can have different timetables from general clinic opening. The old local 0115 number is not used here. Ask about interpretation and the appropriate appointment route.
Mary Potter Centre, 76 Gregory Boulevard NG7 5HY; Bulwell Riverside, Main Street NG6 8QJ, Nottingham
Referring professional 0115 883 4880; Health and Care Point 0300 131 0300
Appointment-only clinics; Mary Potter centre lists blood tests 08:00–13:00; Bulwell appointment time confirmed individually
Blood-sampling service for patients aged 13 and over whose Nottingham City GP practice has the relevant contract. Referrals must come from a GP or another health professional; the published referral number is not an unrestricted patient booking guarantee. Clinics operate at Mary Potter and Bulwell Riverside, and eligible housebound patients may receive home visits. Results are used and explained by the referring practice.
Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 5FP
0115 900 2510
Mon–Sat 09:00–20:00, closed 12:30–13:00 and 16:30–17:00; Sun 10:00–16:00; confirm bank holidays
Commercial community pharmacy accepting NHS and private prescriptions. Its own pharmacy page publishes evening and Sunday hours, with two weekday/Saturday breaks that must not be omitted. Pharmacy First and other services depend on eligibility and availability; private vaccinations and other services may have fees. This is a practical late-opening option, not a guarantee that a particular medicine is in stock or that it is the duty pharmacy today.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
111, select mental-health option 2; direct 0808 196 3779
Telephone 24 hours daily, all ages; published BSL video-relay route 09:00–17:00
Local NHS crisis support for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, available to people of all ages. The current provider page publishes both NHS 111 with the mental-health option and the direct crisis number. Existing patients should also use their crisis care plan and follow the current team-routing prompts. The BSL route has narrower published hours. For an immediate threat to life, use 999 rather than waiting for an ordinary appointment.
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Local NHS guidance explains how to seek urgent repeat medicine when the GP surgery is closed. NHS 111 can identify a pharmacy or another appropriate service; the pharmacy finder gives current locations and opening times. Supply depends on a pharmacist’s legal and clinical assessment and may involve prescription or private charges. This is not a standing holiday rota, and an old rota is not evidence of today’s opening.
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Official England pharmacy directory. Enter a Nottingham postcode to find nearby branches and their listed opening hours, including evening and weekend options. Check the individual branch and telephone before a special journey, particularly on bank holidays. For urgent out-of-hours medicine when no suitable pharmacy is identified, contact NHS 111. Listings do not guarantee stock, a particular service, or free treatment.
Customer Hub, Loxley House, Trent Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
0115 876 3300
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09:00–17:00; Wed 10:00–17:00
Council homelessness-prevention and assessment service for Nottingham City. Contact it promptly if homeless or threatened with losing your home; help can include keeping a tenancy, advice and assessment of accommodation needs. Duties depend on eligibility and circumstances, so no immediate housing offer is guaranteed. The current page uses Housing Solutions even though the URL and some email labels still say Housing Aid.
53–61 Goose Gate, Nottingham NG1 1FE
0115 950 7140
Drop-in Mon–Fri 09:30–12:00; Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri lunch 13:00–14:00, food 13:00–13:30; breakfast 09:30–11:00; enquiries/donations Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; weekends closed
Local charity supporting rough sleepers, people in hostels or sofa-surfing and those at risk of homelessness. The day centre offers practical support and referrals; food-service times differ from building access and donation enquiries. Its own current pages take precedence over older directories. Winter shelter has a separate referral process and limited capacity, not an automatic walk-in bed. Ask about culturally specific tenancy support if relevant.
General contact: Val Roberts House, 25 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 6NX; outreach meets people where they are
Nottingham outreach 0800 066 5356; textSOT plus message to 80800; general 0115 841 7711
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Charitable housing and support organisation. The current help page gives Nottingham’s own street-outreach number and text route; do not use the different Sheffield number. Outreach may help locate someone sleeping rough, while statutory homelessness assessment remains with the council. The contact and help pages did not publish general office/outreach hours, so no 24-hour response is promised. The head-office address is not a night-shelter walk-in address.
119 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 5DU
0115 978 7813
NHS directory reports phone Mon–Fri 09:30–12:30 and 14:30–16:30; centre 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00; confirm appointment
Local charitable legal service covering rent arrears, possession proceedings, homelessness, serious disrepair and unlawful eviction or harassment. Seek advice promptly when receiving a notice or court papers. Funding, scope and capacity affect assistance. Some general website explanations retain older tenancy terminology, so do not treat those passages as a substitute for advice under the current law. Court-duty help is a separate service.
Clifton Place, 9 Fairham Brook Drive, Clifton, Nottingham NG11 8PY
Customer services 0800 013 8555; sales 0345 650 1204
Customer services Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; repairs can be reported 24/7; visits by arrangement
Charitable social landlord offering housing and care/support across the region. Check the relevant letting route and eligibility rather than assuming every property can be directly applied for. Current contact pages give Clifton Place, not an older head-office address. Customer service, emergency repairs, sales and care services have different arrangements; some care/support telephone numbers have recently changed.
Registered office: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG; housing offices by enquiry
0115 915 2222
Customer service Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00; emergency repairs 24 hours daily
Council landlord service for existing tenants with questions about their home, neighbourhood, tenancy or repairs. Housing applications and the register are handled by HomeLink instead. Call the published customer line for the correct team and office before travelling; the registered office is not a promise of an unbooked housing appointment. Emergency-repair access is round the clock, unlike ordinary customer enquiries.
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Official Nottingham social-housing gateway with information on applying, bidding for suitable advertised homes, mutual exchanges and support needs. Eligibility, priority and available properties are governed by the current allocation policy; registration does not guarantee an offer. Use its contact/help page if you cannot manage bidding digitally or your circumstances change. Homelessness emergencies should go to Housing Solutions rather than waiting for a housing bid.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0808 800 4444
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00; weekends/bank holidays closed
Free housing advice for people homeless, with nowhere to stay tonight, at risk of harm at home or worried about losing their home soon. Shelter advises on housing law in England and does not itself provide accommodation. Interpreters and accessibility routes are explained on the service page. Demand can cause long waits and the queue closes with the service; older evening/weekend schedules are not used here.
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England housing information on renting, repairs, deposits, tenancy problems and homelessness. Choose the guidance matching the type of occupation and current stage of a dispute. Practical steps and legal deadlines depend on individual circumstances; an online guide is not representation or a guarantee of rehousing. For a local assessment use Housing Solutions or a qualified local adviser, particularly if eviction or immediate loss of accommodation is threatened.
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Current government guide distinguishes assured periodic tenancies, excluded occupiers, regulated tenancies and student accommodation arrangements. The type of occupation affects rights and the way a tenancy can end. Do not assume a lodger, council tenant or purpose-built student resident has the same rules. Check the current guide and get advice on your own agreement before relying on general statements about notice, repairs or possession.
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Official guide to deposit protection, scheme information and disputes. It now refers to assured periodic tenancies and the May 2026 changes, rather than assuming older terminology remains current. Rules depend on the tenancy and jurisdiction; holding deposits and third-party payments have separate treatment. Check the scheme evidence and seek advice if protection is missing or a deduction is disputed. No deposit recovery outcome is guaranteed.
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Current government guidance for tenants whose occupation is an assured periodic tenancy in England. Covers agreements, payments, changes and ending a tenancy, with separate guidance for other arrangements. It is the current route linked from the withdrawn How to rent publication, not that historical brochure. Transitional cases can differ, so obtain advice on any existing notice or court claim rather than applying a simplified rule to every tenancy.
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Council online reporting routes for disrepair, unsafe conditions, suspected unlicensed properties and other private-housing concerns. Record the issue and use the appropriate category; do not send an ordinary report in place of emergency assistance. The page directs harassment or illegal eviction concerns to Housing Solutions on 0115 876 3300, with police emergency help where needed. Reporting does not guarantee a particular enforcement decision.
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Independent complaint information for residents of member social landlords. Usually start with the landlord’s complaint procedure; the Ombudsman explains when it can investigate or help with a non-response. A current service notice says online complaint and chat systems are unavailable while systems are restored and gives 0300 111 3000 for contact. Do not assume the online form is usable just because the information page loads.
NCT Travel Centre, 28–30 Lister Gate, Nottingham NG1 7DD
0115 950 6070
Travel centre Mon–Fri 09:30–17:00, Sat 09:30–14:00; phone Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; holiday changes possible
Local bus operator with route timetables, live departures, fares and service alerts. The current own conditions give Lister Gate as the travel centre; some external listings retain an older address. Customer-service hours are not bus operating hours, which vary by route and day. Check ticket validity before boarding and consult current disruption notices. Concessionary-pass applications are handled by the issuing council.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0115 824 6060, also WhatsApp
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Official tram network with current timetables, route information, ticket options and service status. Buy or validate the appropriate ticket before travelling and follow the current contactless instructions. The main site publishes phone, WhatsApp and live-chat support but no current general support timetable; media-office hours are not customer-service hours. Do not assume an old King Street travel-centre address is a current walk-in counter.
Carrington Street, Nottingham NG2 3AQ
EMR enquiries 0345 712 5678; accessible travel 0800 011 3323
Ticket office Mon–Sat 05:00–22:00, Sun 07:15–22:20; National Rail lists staff assistance 24 hours; train services separately timetabled
Official National Rail station information for Nottingham, managed by East Midlands Railway. The page lists step-free access to all platforms, lifts, accessible toilets and assistance meeting points. Ticket-office hours are different from train departure times and assistance arrangements. Check live trains, engineering work and any lift problems before travel. The operator telephone numbers come from National Rail’s official operator directory, not a private listing.
1–4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY
0303 003 5120; council travel page also lists 0115 876 1300
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09:30–17:15; Wed 10:00–17:15; travel services closed weekends/bank holidays
Public travel-card and journey-information counter within the Tourism and Travel Centre. Apply for or replace eligible concessionary cards and ask about Robin Hood travel products and local journeys. The wider tourism shop has longer weekend hours, but that does not mean the travel-card counter is open. The regional travel page and council page publish different telephone numbers, so both are recorded rather than silently discarding one.
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Official information on season, pay-as-you-go and flexible-day travel products across the Greater Nottingham network. The products cover different combinations of buses, trams and trains within defined boundaries; not every product is valid on every service. Check the map, exclusions and current fare before purchase. Online card functions and in-person travel-centre support are separate; no payment or registration was tested.
Nottingham shop, Victoria Bus Station, Nottingham; postal enquiries: Mansfield Road, Heanor, Derbyshire DE75 7BG
01773 712 265
Nottingham shop Mon–Sat 08:00–17:30; phone Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun/bank-holiday Monclosed; social/email Mon–Fri 07:00–19:00, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Regional operator with Nottingham routes, airport links, ticket information and live travel alerts. The Victoria Bus Station shop handles tickets, travel information and lost-property enquiries; customer telephone and social-media hours differ. Check the exact route and ticket conditions, especially airport or express services, rather than assuming every local pass is accepted. The postal head office is outside Nottingham.
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Official council directory for finding community transport by area and needs, including services covering Nottingham City. Such services can involve membership, advance booking, eligibility or fares. Check the current operator directly before relying on a journey. During research an old CT4N website link redirected to an unrelated destination, so that broken provider link is not selected as an offer. The directory is a starting point, not a confirmed booking.
Lenton Abbey Park, off Priory Island/opposite Miller & Carter on A52, Nottingham NG9 2SF
Office 07513 632381; bike shop 07874 353999
Office Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00; shopcurrent programme Tue–Sat 09:00–15:00, contact FAQ says Wed–Sat; call to confirm
Local cycling charity providing training, repairs and refurbished bikes. The current programme lists Tuesday–Saturday shop opening while a contact FAQ still says Wednesday–Saturday, so confirm before visiting. Some funded adult sessions are free for eligible city residents; private lessons are currently marked unavailable on the programme page. Repairs and bike purchases can have charges. Training sessions and pop-up venues need their own booking.
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Airport operator’s bus guide for the airport outside Nottingham, near Castle Donington. It describes skylink Nottingham and skylink express, with services stopping beside the terminal. Compare the current operator timetable for the date, early-morning or night journey; published headline frequencies are not guaranteed departures. Airport travel and premium routes can have different ticket/pass rules. The guide is not an airline booking service.
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Public-transport planning resource for buses, rail, trams, coaches and ferries across Great Britain. Enter a starting point, destination and travel date to compare routes and changes, then check the operating company’s current alerts. Some functions need JavaScript and live information can be incomplete. This is a journey-planning service rather than a ticket guaranteeing a connection. No location permission, account or booking was used during checking.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0800 022 3720, option 1; text 60083
Text enquiries Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; phone routed to relevant operator; operator assistance hours vary
Official route for disabled passengers and people with reduced mobility to request help with a rail journey. The national number connects callers with the relevant train company; station and train facilities differ. Request assistance in advance where possible and check the current minimum-notice and luggage arrangements. Text-enquiry hours are separately published and should not be presented as the hours of every station assistance team.
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Charitable walking, wheeling and cycling network information, now under the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust name rather than the old Sustrans web address. Explore routes near Nottingham and distinguish traffic-free sections from roads shared with motor vehicles. Check surfaces, gradients, access restrictions and current local conditions before setting out. A promoted route is not a guarantee that it suits every rider or mobility aid.
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Council guidance for Nottingham City residents on older-person and qualifying disability passes, evidence, renewals and replacements. Eligibility, travel times, city/county validity and express-service exclusions differ; confirm the route with the operator. The page’s age shorthand should be checked against the current pension-age calculator rather than assumed fixed. Online application and travel-centre support are alternative routes, neither tested with personal data.
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Official application starting point for disabled parking badges, including eligibility and the evidence needed by the responsible council. A badge is not automatic because of a diagnosis, and parking concessions depend on local restrictions. Fees and arrangements differ across UK nations. Check Nottingham City’s current process, allow for assessment and do not assume an application guarantees approval. No form, document upload or payment was submitted.
Regional postal contact: c/o East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield S41 8ND, outside Nottingham
0333 006 9178
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Publicly supported regional business-advice gateway serving Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire. The former D2N2 website now redirects to this current Growth Hub. Ask about starting, growing, innovation and relevant support programmes; funding and adviser availability depend on current criteria. The published postal office is in Chesterfield, not a Nottingham walk-in counter, and no general contact timetable was published on the checked pages.
Nottingham Central Library, 1 Carrington Street NG1 7FH; Bulwell Riverside Centre, Main Street NG6 8QJ, Nottingham
Central 0115 915 2828; Bulwell 0115 883 3500
Central Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 09–18, Wed 09–19, Sat 10–16; Bulwell Mon 09–17, Tue 10–18, Wed–Fri 10–17, Sat 10–13; advice sessions by booking
Free library-based business support, market-information resources and one-to-one advice for start-ups and small businesses. Some databases are remotely available with a library card; others need access through the centre or an adviser. Use the branch pages for current opening and arrange a business appointment separately. The BIPC page prints a different Central postcode, but the branch’s own current address is used here.
NBV Enterprise Centre, 6 David Lane, Basford, Nottingham NG6 0JU
Business support 0115 964 8494; enterprise centre 0115 964 8400; general 0844 887 2568
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Regional enterprise-support provider with a Nottingham business centre, mentoring, training and start-up/growth programmes. Funded support is explicitly subject to eligibility; serviced offices and commercial services have separate costs. The contact page distinguishes business support from premises enquiries. General opening was not published on the checked homepage and contact/location information, so arrange a visit. Do not rely on old travel fares in its directions.
8 Experian Way, ng 2 Business Park, Nottingham NG2 1EP
General 0333 320 0333; free business-advice route 0330 053 8639
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Regional chamber offering business advice, training, networking, international-trade support and membership services. Some programmes are publicly funded while membership and events can involve fees. The contact page gives a Nottingham office distinct from the Chesterfield registered address. No general office timetable was published, so contact the relevant team before travelling. Membership or a referral does not guarantee a grant or contract.
1–4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY
0115 962 8300
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Local investment and business-location organisation helping companies explore Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, sites, talent and sector connections. Use it for relocation or expansion enquiries rather than treating investment-property listings as guaranteed available premises. The contact page gives Smithy Row and an enquiry route but no general office hours. Arrange a discussion and independently verify property, planning, finance and legal terms.
c/o Marketing Nottingham, 1–4 Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY
0115 962 8300
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Local business network connecting organisations through member information, events and Nottingham-focused collaboration. Membership and some events can be paid; check current terms and whether an event is open to non-members. The contact address is a correspondence point and no general visitor timetable was published on the checked main/contact pages. It is not a government licensing authority or a guaranteed source of leads.
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Current government step-by-step route for people considering self-employment as a sole trader. Covers deciding if the structure is suitable, records, registration and tax responsibilities. Business registration does not itself give immigration permission to work or run a business. Check the current thresholds, deadlines and your own status before trading. The older set-up-self-employed address now leads to this canonical guide.
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Government guide to the Start Up Loans scheme, including business-age and personal eligibility, application checks and repayment terms. A loan is repayable personal borrowing for business purposes, not a grant or a guaranteed funding award. Mentoring and application support are distinct from approval. Read the current interest and repayment conditions carefully and consider affordability before committing. No finance application or credit check was started.
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Official overview of incorporating a private limited company, director responsibilities, records and registration steps. Compare the structure with sole trading and understand ongoing filing and tax obligations, not only the initial registration. Fees and identity-verification requirements can change. Incorporation is not immigration permission or professional licensing, and no company, payment or identity verification was submitted during research.
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Official procurement search with keywords, region and postcode filters. Useful for checking public-sector opportunities around Nottingham and previous awards. Read each notice’s value, scope, deadlines and supplier requirements, and follow the stated procurement process. A published opportunity is not a contract offer to every reader. Newer procurement notices may also appear in Find a Tender, so use the platforms appropriate to the notice.
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Official public-procurement notice platform for searching opportunities, planned procurement and awards. Filter by the relevant buyer, category, location and date and read the full notice before preparing a bid. Supplier registration and compliance requirements depend on the procurement and current rules. Search access does not guarantee eligibility or success. No account, supplier registration or bid was submitted during checking.
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Government guide to intellectual property including trade marks, designs, copyright and patents. Useful before choosing a business name, creating products or paying for protection. Different rights arise and are registered in different ways; a name search or a library discussion is not a legal clearance opinion. Use the linked official detail and qualified advice for a specific case, and check current application fees and requirements.
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Current government starting point for finding local advice and free support through Business.gov.uk and other schemes. It replaces the older business-support-helpline address. Support varies by location, sector, business stage and scheme eligibility, so follow the current detail rather than assuming an old programme remains funded. Useful alongside the East Midlands Growth Hub when deciding whom to contact next.
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Public development-bank information on debt, equity, start-up lending and regional investment funds, including Midlands programmes. These are different forms of finance with different risks, eligibility and repayment or ownership consequences; they are not all grants. Compare the scheme’s current detail and the accredited provider’s terms. Information on the page is educational and does not establish approval or suitability for a particular business.
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Start with the city authority’s own contact gateway to identify the correct service for your address and enquiry. The linked contact-centre directory distinguishes Bulwell Riverside, Clifton Cornerstone, Mary Potter and St Ann’s Valley; a building’s general opening does not mean every council or clinical service operates throughout those hours. Use the service-specific contact route before travelling. Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire County Council have different responsibilities.
The Council House, Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT
0115 841 5554
Office: Monday–Friday 09:00–16:30
The city registration service handles births, deaths and notices of marriage or civil partnership, with links to the appropriate booking and certificate routes. Check the procedure, required evidence, appointment arrangements and any fee for your particular event before attending. These office hours are not a promise of an available ceremony or same-day appointment. Civil registration is distinct from immigration permission and does not replace a UKVI application.
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Official guidance explains who can access an eVisa, how to check whether a UKVI account already exists, and the identity-linking steps needed after account creation. Dependants normally need their own accounts. Do not create a duplicate account if you already have one; use the linked recovery/help route instead. Creating an account does not itself grant a visa, settlement or permission to work. Requirements depend on your existing immigration documents and circumstances.
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Use the official account route to view the immigration record and generate a share code for an appropriate check. The current guidance says a share code lasts 90 days and describes which information the recipient can see. Ensure account details are current and use the error-reporting route if the record is incorrect. A share code proves the recorded status; it does not create additional rights. Right-to-rent checks concern England, not a universal UK-wide tenancy rule.
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Check the official eligibility and identity requirements before applying. A National Insurance number is normally retained for life, so recover an existing number rather than applying again; an immigration record may already show it. The guide distinguishes the number from permission to work and explains when someone can start work while waiting if they can prove the necessary permission. It is not a general residence registration or a guarantee of benefits.
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Read the current official rules rather than assuming the scheme remains open to everyone. The usual deadline for most people was 30 June 2021, but qualifying later applications, joining-family routes and movement from pre-settled to settled status have their own conditions. Eligibility depends on the person’s history and relationship, not simply their present Nottingham address. Seek properly regulated advice for a complex or late application; no successful outcome is promised.
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This guide explains signing in, identity verification and changing or recovering access to a GOV.UK One Login. It currently works with some government services, not every public account; the guide explicitly distinguishes services such as Universal Credit that use another route. Follow the relevant service’s official sign-in instructions and keep security codes private. This is account guidance, not an immigration application or proof that a particular benefit or service is available.
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The city’s online gateway links account access, reporting a move into, out of or within Nottingham, evidence uploads and changes affecting a bill. It explains the information needed for each task and links discounts or exemptions for separate assessment. Council Tax liability and discounts depend on the household and property; reporting a move is not an immigration-status decision. No payment, account registration or personal-data form was tested during this research.
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The official route explains how eligible residents register or update their address, nationality or name and how to opt out of the open register. Eligibility in England depends on age, nationality and immigration conditions; merely living in Nottingham does not make every migrant eligible to vote. Check the current England rules before submitting an application. Electoral registration is separate from immigration status and is not a universal register of all residents.
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The official guide links the Immigration Advice Authority adviser finder and the relevant legal-profession directories. Check an adviser’s registration, permitted scope, location and charges before sharing documents or accepting representation. Some advice is free and some is paid; a directory entry is not a guarantee of funding, availability or case success. Advisers can explain a route or represent within their authorisation, but do not make Home Office decisions.
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This official guided contact gateway directs users to the UKVI team or online guide appropriate to their location and enquiry. Contact arrangements differ between services, so it is preferable to an unrelated general phone number. The page explicitly says contact-centre staff cannot advise which visa to choose, predict success or promise a decision date. Review any contact charges shown by the selected route; no interactive questionnaire or personal case was submitted here.
Telephone/remote service; postal enquiries: Pay As You Earn and Self Assessment, HM Revenue and Customs, BX9 1AS, United Kingdom; not a walk-in office
0300 200 3300; outside UK +44 135 535 9022; Relay UK 18001 then 0300 200 3300
Telephone: Monday–Friday 08:00–18:00, bank holidays closed; social-media help has separate hours
Use the official HMRC contact page for PAYE coding, tax overpayments or underpayments, Marriage Allowance and other listed Income Tax questions. Online account and digital-assistant routes may help before calling. Have the relevant identification available when contacting HMRC, but never publish tax or identity details on social media. The page separately lists social-media availability; those hours are not the telephone schedule. This is national remote help, not a Nottingham tax-office counter.
Drop-in: Central Library foyer, 1 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FH; national directory lists booked debt appointments at Butt Dyke House, 33 Park Row, Nottingham NG1 6GY—confirm venue; registered office only: Library and Information Centre, Wellington Place, Eastwood NG16 3GB
0808 278 7974 general; 0808 223 1133 consumer; 0800 144 8444 Help to Claim
Library outreach: Monday and Thursday 10:00–15:00; general advice telephone Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 09:30–16:00, Wednesday 12:30–16:00
Citizens Advice Nottinghamshire Central and South now provides general-information assistance in Central Library’s foyer. An Advice Assistor can help identify information and arrange further advice where needed. The organisation says it has vacated Maid Marian Way and no longer provides general office drop-ins; debt appointments are a different service. Telephone hours come from its national Citizens Advice local listing, while the newer own outreach page supplies the library location and session times. The Eastwood registered office is not the city drop-in.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
999 emergency; 101 non-emergency; outside UK +44 115 844 5999; text relay 18001 101
Online live chat daily 07:00–22:00; emergency contact is not limited to live-chat hours
Use 999 for immediate danger or an emergency and 101 for a non-emergency enquiry. The force’s own contact page explains interpreter access if you do not speak English and accessibility routes, including 999 BSL and pre-registered emergencySMS; do not use live chat as an emergency substitute. A station’s public-counter hours are separate and must be checked before visiting. The local website returned an access challenge; contact content was read through its own indexed official page, not a successful local page load.
The Sycamore Centre, 33a Hungerhill Road, Nottingham NG3 4NB
0115 960 1230
Advice/phone Mon–Thu 10:00–15:00; ESOL drop-ins Tue 10:30–12:00, Wed 10:00–11:30; women’s ESOLFri 13:00, start only published
Local charity supporting refugees and people seeking asylum. General advice operates first come, first served during the stated drop-in hours. The ESOL project offers beginner, structured and conversation opportunities; attend a drop-in to ask about enrolment. Friday women’s ESOL is a separate session from ordinary office opening and no finishing time is published. Ask about the right service, language support and current availability.
Tennyson Hall, Forest Road West, Nottingham NG7 4EP; enquiries Unit C; specified family classes Unit A
0115 979 0015
Office Mon–Thu 09:00–16:30; mums/babies and antenatal English Thu 10:00–12:00; other class schedules by enquiry
Community charity offering accredited and informal English learning from beginner levels upwards, including family-focused sessions. Contact the learning manager for assessment, the next course and any funding conditions; a published range of levels does not guarantee an immediate place. The family and antenatal sessions have their own location and teaching hours, distinct from the office. Ask about the suitability and cost of the exact programme.
Office: First Floor, 17–19 Long Row, Nottingham NG1 2DH; postal: Suite 53, Unit 6, Sneinton Market, Gedling Street NG1 1DS
Administrator 07307 857879; director 07462 092732; safeguarding 07849 263128
Directory reports office Mon–Fri 09:30–17:00, appointment first; weekly classes/venues vary; current half-term breaks listed separately
Local charity providing free English activities, friendship, creative groups and advice/referrals. The Long Row office is different from the postal address and from class venues. Its October 2026 notice cancels online English on 26 and 29 October, with another break on 12 November; the Playhouse cafés return on 3 November. Wednesday Trinity English has no planned half-term closure. Check the specific session before travelling.
Room D107, Adams Building, Stoney Street, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1NG
0115 978 0942
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00; answerphone at other times; appointments and courses by arrangement
Free, impartial guidance for adults aged 16 and over about ESOL and functional English or maths in Nottingham and nearby boroughs. BEGIN helps identify a suitable provider and explains waiting lists and funding conditions; it is not itself a guarantee of a college place. Formal courses may not accept new learners throughout the year. The contact page gives the Adams Building office; arrange any in-person discussion first.
Howitt Building, Lenton Boulevard, Lenton, Nottingham NG7 2BG
0115 845 7009
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Local charity working with marginalised communities, refugees, asylum seekers and women facing barriers. Its current training offer includes ESOL, digital skills and English linked to driving theory. Ask about the next intake, venue, eligibility and fees or funded places. The published digital-career programme runs September 2026–August 2027 with limited places. No general office timetable was published on the checked main, training or contact pages.
30 Chaucer Street, Nottingham NG1 5LP
0115 941 1475
Centre/phone Mon–Fri 09:00–17:00; individual course/activity schedules vary
Women’s community charity offering learning, activities, a welcome space, specialist support and a women’s library. The programme page says most activities are free, not every service. Check the current calendar, booking and eligibility for the session you want; courses do not all run throughout the year. The general welcome space can be visited during centre hours, while counselling, casework and courses have separate arrangements.
Trinity Church, 192–194 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3HX
0115 962 2665
English Wed 13:30–15:00; church office Mon–Thu 09:30–17:30; worship hours separate
Church-hosted English learning in partnership with Refugee Roots, clearly distinguished from worship and the church office. The class page gives Wednesday afternoon sessions; Refugee Roots’ October 2026 notice states no planned half-term closure for this group. Ask about level, access and any registration before attending. Community befriending is another activity with its own arrangements, not automatic legal or immigration advice.
119 Radford Road, Hyson Green, Nottingham NG7 5DU
0115 978 7813
NHS directory reports phone Mon–Fri 09:30–12:30 and 14:30–16:30; centre 09:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00; confirm appointment
Local law charity offering specified immigration assistance subject to vulnerability criteria and capacity. Its page lists areas such as family/private-life and settlement applications, but excludes asylum casework, work/study visas and most tribunal representation. The page uses older OISC terminology; verify current authorisation and the exact adviser scope with the regulator. General opening reported by the NHS directory is not an appointment guarantee.
Telephone/remote service; no walk-in office associated with this listing
0808 8010 503
Asylum helpline 24 hours daily, 365 days
National charity route for asylum-support information and practical help, including problems with accommodation or support processes. Its current service page publishes a free round-the-clock helpline and describes outreach for vulnerable clients. This is distinct from independent representation in an asylum claim. Support and referral decisions depend on circumstances. Online self-service functions exist, but no account or personal information was submitted during checking.
Online directory
Online directory
Online directory
Regional ESOL directory managed by the Migrant English Support Hub. Search Nottingham or a postcode to compare providers, language levels, classroom and online options. Check each provider’s current intake, cost, funding eligibility and booking process directly. A course marked free or with spaces can change, and the directory does not itself guarantee a place. Useful alongside local BEGIN guidance rather than as a replacement for assessment.
Online service
Online service
Online service
Free self-directed English materials organised by level, skill and topic, including listening, reading, writing, speaking, grammar and vocabulary. A free account enables additional community features, but advertised live classes and self-study products can be paid services. These exercises are not a recognised ESOL qualification or immigration language certificate. The checked local request timed out; official indexed content was read separately and that access limit is retained.
Online service
Online service
Online service
Free online English-learning programmes, pronunciation and grammar practice, vocabulary, work English and news-based listening. Choose an appropriate difficulty level and use the short regular episodes for practice between classes. This is self-directed learning, not a local taught course or a certificate accepted for a visa. Some media features may need JavaScript or have territorial availability limits.
Online directory
Online directory
Online directory
Open University catalogue of free short courses, including languages, study skills, digital skills and community-related subjects. Filter by subject, level and approximate length to find manageable learning. A free profile can record achievements, but these short courses are different from a paid Open University degree and do not automatically give academic credit or meet immigration English-test requirements.
Online service
Online service
Online service
Government overview of basic-skills learning and potential fee reductions, with colleges, adult-learning centres and community venues as possible providers. ESOL funding depends on employment, residence and scheme conditions; do not assume all classes are free. This broad page retains an older careers helpline, while the current official careers-support page now gives the DWP route. Use BEGIN or a provider for a current Nottingham assessment.