This section of the website is designed to provide information that you might find useful for some of the important events in your life. 

• Caring for someone
  Find out about the support services available to carers, including information on assessments, financial support, legal help and caring for a disabled relatives. 
  
  
• Starting school
  If you've got children approaching school age, it's worth planning ahead to make sure you choose the right school for them and know where to get help if you need it.   
  
  
• Finding a job
  Whether you're leaving school, returning to work after a career break or are just looking for a change, there's plenty of help available right here.
  
  
• Starting a business
  If you're going into business or considering doing so in the future, get access to services and advice on everything from property to taxes, to help improve your chances of success.  
  
  
• Moving home
  Making sure everything runs to plan when you move house is never easy. Get a helping hand here with useful information and services to help you get settled.
  
  
• Marriage and civil partnerships
  There's lots to think about if you're planning to get married, not least where and how you're going to do it. Find out everything you need to know about arranging a civil ceremony.  
  
  
• Becoming a parent
  Some say you can never be fully prepared for parenthood, but here's some practical information and advice if you're about to become a parent or are planning a family in the future.
  
  
  
• Retirement and planning for retirement
  Make the most of your retirement by planning ahead and taking advantage of all the services, benefits and leisure opportunities Leeds has to offer.
  
  
• When someone dies
  When someone close to you dies, various people and organisations need to be notified. You don't have to do everything straight away and there are lots of organisations who can offer help.
  
  
• Dealing with crime
  If you or someone you know has been a victim of crime, find out who you can go to for support and what you can do to prevent crime in the future.

We hope you find this section useful. If you have any comments or suggestions about these pages, please get in touch. You can contact us using our online contact form.