There are many great things you can do online, but it can also be dangerous. It is important not to share information about yourself, clicking unknown links and taking steps to being safe online.

Some things to think about…

Never share personal details online
Don’t give out your password or log-in details
Think before you post
Report any bullying or abuse
Talk to a trusted adult

Useful Links

Health for Teens www.healthforteens.co.uk	Health for Teens introduces a new and different way for young people aged 11-19 to learn about their health.
Kooth kooth.com	Counsellors available until 10pm every day. Free, safe and anonymous online counselling for young people. Check whether this is offered in your area.
NSPCC nspcc.org.uk www.childline.org.uk	National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children
NHS Go nhsgo.uk	NHS app with confidential health advice and support for 16–25 year olds.
Rise Above riseabove.org.uk	New website from Public Health England for secondary aged young people where they can find inspiring and useful stories, videos, games and advice. It includes issues around drug and alcohol use, relationships and sex education, body image, emotional health and wellbeing.
Safeline safeline.org.uk	Young people’s helpline, helping survivors of sexual abuse and rape.
Talk about alcohol talkaboutalcohol.com	Talk about alcohol is written and managed by a charity called The Alcohol Education Trust (AET). The charity provides engaging evaluated and fun activities for 11-18 year olds across the UK, trains teachers and reaches out to parents. All their work is around keeping young people safe around alcohol.

For more help and information: talk to a trusted adult, visit Childline or complete our contact form.

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Stress and emotional triggers can be a reason why some people ‘lapse’ during #DryJanuary but if this sounds like you, try to look at it as a learning experience. #DryJanuary isn’t just about giving up alcohol, but understanding why we drink and how it impacts on our daily life.

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Wearing a mask is still essential within health and care settings across West Yorkshire to make sure that patients, particularly those most vulnerable, staff and visitors are protected from the COVID-19 virus ✔️ #KeepWYGoing

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