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These are all sources of information that we think you’ll be interested in. Let us know what you think – we’re happy to add more links & if you come across a broken link do let us know.

Real people sharing real life health experiences - https://healthtalk.org/
NHS youth forum - https://www.england.nhs.uk/participation/get-involved/how/forums/nhs-youth-forum/
The British Youth Council - https://www.byc.org.uk/uk/nhs-youth-forum
Transition from the team who created Ready, Steady, Go - https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/OurServices/Childhealth/TransitiontoadultcareReadySteadyGo/Transitiontoadultcare.aspx

Advice for young people/adults - https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/
Advice for children - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/activities
Advice for young people/adults - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
Advice for children - https://www.nhs.uk/change4life/food-facts
Advice/info about sleeping - https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/sleep/
111 can help if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care/nhs-111/

Information & advice on drugs, alcohol & smoking from Childline - https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/you-your-body/drugs-alcohol-smoking/
Information & advice for parents - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/talking-about-drugs-with-your-child/
Information & advice about drugs - https://www.talktofrank.com/
Alcohol, drug & mental health advisory service - https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

Support & info’ about your mental health - https://youngminds.org.uk/
Mental health & general support - https://www.catch-22.org.uk/
Free, safe & anonymous mental wellbeing support - https://www.kooth.com/
Mindfulness app - https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
Mindfulness app - https://dreamykid.com/
NHS children/young people mental health info - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/cypmhs-information-for-children-and-young-people/
Information & advice from Childline about deliberate self harm - https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/your-feelings/self-harm/self-harm/
NHS info/advice about eating disorders - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/eating-disorders/
Need someone to talk to? - https://centre33.org.uk/help/need-someone-to-talk-to/
Feeling bored, flat and unmotivated? Here are some things that can help - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/ztrx7yc

NHS guide to sexual health and local services - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/sexual-health-services/guide-to-sexual-health-services/
Sexual health advice - https://www.brook.org.uk/
HIV & sexual health advice - https://www.tht.org.uk/
Support & info’ for children with HIV - https://www.chiva.org.uk/

Do you help to look after someone in your family? - https://centre33.org.uk/help/caring/

Advocacy service for children & young people - https://www.nyas.net/
Info about your rights if you have a disability - http://www.getyourrights.org/
Advice & support for disabled children - https://councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/

Advice around a vast array of issues - https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Financial support for anyone that needs help - https://www.turn2us.org.uk/
NHS advice around the cost of your prescriptions - https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/help-with-health-costs/get-help-with-prescription-costs/

Volunteering possibilities - https://vinspired.com/ / https://do-it.org/opportunities/search
Short courses & learning - https://www.asdan.org.uk/courses/programmes/short-courses
Duke of Edinburgh - https://www.dofe.org/do/
Career planning & advice service - https://www.prospects.ac.uk/planner
Career advice (not just university stuff) - https://www.ucas.com/careers-advice
Information & career advice - https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Info and advice from Childline about bullying - https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/types-bullying/
Bully busters –https://www.bullybusters.org.uk/
Government advice/info about bullying - https://www.gov.uk/bullying-at-school

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