Useful contacts
You will not need to pay for the costs of phone calls which begin with 0800 or 0808. You will pay local rates for numbers which begin with 0845. If you phone from a mobile phone, charges may vary depending on your network provider. You may have to pay national call rates for other numbers depending on where you live.
learndirect (England and Wales)
Phone 0800 100 900
For information and advice about all aspects of learning, visit the learndirect website
learndirect scotland
Phone 0808 100 9000
For information and advice about all aspects of learning.
Find your nearest learndirect
scotland learning centre on the learndirect scotland website
Workers Educational Association (WEA)
Phone 020 8983 1515
Provides high-quality learning opportunities for all adults.
Find more information on the Workers Education Association website
University of Third Age (U3A)
Phone 020 8466 6139
The U3A is a network of self-organised adult groups who enjoy learning.
You can phone this number to find out more information including where
and when your local group meets.
Find out more information on the U3A
website
Did you know...?
People over 75 can apply for a free TV licence?
See our Travel and leisure section for more information.