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Drinking Water and Refill Points (Consult this map for precise location information.)

Abney Park Cemetery

Albion Square

All Borough Libraries

Britannia Leisure Centre (cafe area)

Clissold Leisure Centre (sports changing area)

Clissold Park: Main area, Green Lanes entrance, Clissold House, and Splash Pad Pavilion

Daubney Fields (by the skate park)

Fairchild's Garden

Hackney Downs Park (centre of park and at the Downs Road/Queendown Road junction)

Hackney Marshes Centre (adjacent to changing rooms)

Haggerston Park (near the pond and artificial turf)

Haggerston and Hoxton Stations

Kingsland Shopping Centre

London Fields: Main park area (Martello Street) and outside the Lido changing facilities

Mabley Green and Millfields Park

Ridley Road Market

Shoreditch Park (by the outdoor gym and play area)

Springfield Park (adjacent to Springfield House)

Stoke Newington Common (by the play area)

Well Street Common

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Drinking Water and Refill Points (Consult this map for precise location information.)

Abney Park Cemetery

Albion Square

All Borough Libraries

Britannia Leisure Centre (cafe area)

Clissold Leisure Centre (sports changing area)

Clissold Park: Main area, Green Lanes entrance, Clissold House, and Splash Pad Pavilion

Daubney Fields (by the skate park)

Fairchild's Garden

Hackney Downs Park (centre of park and at the Downs Road/Queendown Road junction)

Hackney Marshes Centre (adjacent to changing rooms)

Haggerston Park (near the pond and artificial turf)

Haggerston and Hoxton Stations

Kingsland Shopping Centre

London Fields: Main park area (Martello Street) and outside the Lido changing facilities

Mabley Green and Millfields Park

Ridley Road Market

Shoreditch Park (by the outdoor gym and play area)

Springfield Park (adjacent to Springfield House)

Stoke Newington Common (by the play area)

Well Street Common

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Please share with young people and families to help keep young people safe and informed about the risks of substance use

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Meningitis and septicaemia are very serious and require urgent attention. If you think you’ve got either, get medical help immediately and make sure your fellow students know to look out for you and each other.

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Canteen to Classroom is a free, ready-to-use education programme from ProVeg that helps children understand where their food comes from, how it is made, and its impact on health and the planet. The programme offers high-quality, evidence-based lesson plans that save teachers time, alongside “Quick Bites” short sessions that fit into busy timetables and are suitable for all ages, including secondary. Topics include what food we grow and eat, climate change, tasting sessions, and food waste, supporting schools to nurture informed, health- and environmentally-conscious young people.

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UK Health and Learning Disabilities Network

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UK Health and Learning Disabilities Network

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The UK Health and Learning Disabilities Network is a long standing network connecting people with an interest in the health of people with learning disabilities in the UK. It gives members access to a national community of people interested in health and people with learning disabilities, including nurses, doctors, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietitians, physiotherapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, commissioners and university lecturers/professors…

You are invited to join the network, request and/or share information, ask questions and discuss issues that are important to the health of people with learning disabilities. Here you’ll find lots of mutual support, experience and lots of knowledge.

You can find out more about the UK Health and Learning Disabilities Network here: www.learningdisabilitieshealthnetwork.org.uk

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UK Health and Learning Disabilities Network

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NHS GP Access Campaign 2026 - easy read leaflet now available - Resources - UK Health and Learning Disabilities Network

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Contact your GP practice with a tap and a type - easy read leaflet This is a new 4-page easy read leaflet to explain how you can now contact your GP surgery by filling in an online form on your GP practice’s website or by using the NHS App. It has been produced to support the NHS GP Online Access Campaign 2026. You can download the leaflet here: 260318_GP-Access_EasyRead_Leaflet_Acc.pdf (552.0 KB) The easy read explains: - what online forms are - how you can use online forms to find out…

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In honour of Dying Matters Awareness Week, which takes place each May, this month’s reading list is a collection of books that have accompanied readers through the most challenging of times.

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GoodWork creates fairer employment opportunities for young people from underserved communities.

We empower young people with the confidence, skills and networks needed to launch their careers, while working with employers to make the systems change needed for underrepresented young people to thrive.

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GoodWork - Inclusive Youth Employment Programme

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Home — GoodWork | Youth employment and social mobility charity

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GoodWork is a charity, creating fairer employment opportunities for 18-25 year-olds from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who face multiple barriers to employment.

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GoodWork creates fairer employment opportunities for young people from underserved communities.

We empower young people with the confidence, skills and networks needed to launch their careers, while working with employers to make the systems change needed for underrepresented young people to thrive.

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Feeling lonely is not something to be embarrassed about. We can all feel lonely, regardless of life experiences, age, or background.

Everyone will have a different experience of loneliness and different reasons for why they are feeling this way. There is no one way to effectively deal with loneliness but lots of different things that can and do help.

We do not provide direct services or have a helpline, but lots of support is available from charities. Visit our helpful links page for more information on the support available. Your are not alone.

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We believe that people of all ages need connections that matter. We build the evidence from research, policy and practice to end chronic loneliness.

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Talk Relationships: resources to deliver sex and relationships education | NSPCC Learning

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Training, lesson plans, a whole-school approach framework and a dedicated helpline to support secondary teachers and leaders to embed sex and relationships education across their whole school.

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Big Brush Club is a supervised toothbrushing scheme funded by the NHS, being delivered to early years settings across the Southwest.

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toothPASTE : Support for children with autism and sensory needs

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toothPASTE : Support for children with autism and sensory needs

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A guide for Professionals

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City and Hackney adapted Novel nicotine and tobacco products guide booklet

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Domestic Abuse Intervention Service, Hackney

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Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS)

Service details

What is domestic abuse?

When a family member, partner or ex-partner is abusive and the people involved are aged 16 or over.

Behaviour is “abusive” if it consists of any of the following:

physical or sexual abuse

violent or threatening behaviour

controlling or coercive behaviour

economic abuse

psychological, emotional or other abuse

It does not matter whether the behaviour consists of a single incident or a course of conduct.

Domestic abuse is a crime. Domestic abuse comes in many forms.

Who does the Domestic Abuse Intervention Service (DAIS) help?

The service works with anyone:

Aged 16 or over

Living in Hackney or City of London

Of any sex and/or gender

Of any sexuality

Experiencing domestic abuse or hurting others through domestic abuse

What does the Domestic Abuse Intervention Service do?

If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse we will:

Listen to you

Assess how safe you are

Help you with your legal and housing rights

Help you if you go to court

Help you to get legal protection

Work with you and other professionals to help make you safer.

Making you safer might involve:

Helping you separate from the person who is hurting you

Involving extra services to help you with your needs

Trying to reduce your risks if you want to remain with the person who is hurting you

If you are hurting someone, we can support you to change your behaviour. We offer:

A 26-week group domestic abuse perpetrator programme (DAPP) for people in heterosexual relationships

One-to-one help for people in LGBT relationships

One-to-one help for people using violence towards a family member

One-to-one help for women using violence

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We know that women across London are experiencing domestic and sexual violence right now.

Whatever form abuse comes in – from rape and trafficking to relationships based on psychological or financial control – we support women to be safe. We know escaping abuse can be the hardest thing a woman ever does. That’s why we’re here.

We find creative and innovative ways to support thousands of women and children in London each year.

Stand with us to end violence and abuse now.

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Solace Womens Aid - For safe lives and strong futures

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Solace Women's Aid offers free advice and support to women and children in London to build safe and strong lives. Futures free from male abuse and violence.

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What makes us different

We were set up specifically to provide free and specialist counselling for women; to help them address the complex psychological trauma caused by domestic abuse, on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Our independent, confidential services are exclusively for women who have experienced domestic abuse including but not limited to:

domestic violence

coercive control

emotional abuse

sexual abuse

financial abuse

controlling behaviour

We provide a safe environment where women can discuss their experiences openly and without fear of being judged; to process their thoughts; and to understand, express and learn to manage their feelings with the help of our specially trained therapists.

Most importantly, we recognise that domestic abuse is about more than violent behaviour; coercive, controlling relationships can also cause lasting emotional and psychological harm.

We are a women-led service supporting women, and all of our staff and volunteers are women.

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Domestic abuse - free counselling & mental health support London

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Woman's Trust is a specialist mental health charity providing free counselling and therapy for women who have experienced domestic abuse.

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Galop is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. We work with and for LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence.

Galop works directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. We specialise in supporting victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, hate crime, honour-based abuse, forced marriage, so-called conversion therapies, and other forms of interpersonal abuse. We are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of our community are at the centre of what we do.

We run four national support helplines for LGBT+ victims and survivors of: domestic abuse; hate crime; rape and sexual abuse; and so-called “conversion therapy”. We provide longer-term support to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse through our advocacy services. We are person-centred, empowerment-based, and trauma-informed – meaning our focus is always on helping our clients decide what is best for them, and then supporting them through their journey.

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Helplines - Galop the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity - Galop

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If you are an LGBT+ person or a friend, family member is or may be experiencing abuse or violence please call our helplines. Galop is here for you.

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LAWA was founded in 1988 by Latin American women who came as political refugees to the United Kingdom.

For more than 35 years, LAWA has worked tirelessly to make this world a place where women and children are free from violence and oppression and can achieve their right to self-determination. We offer holistic and intersectional services ranging from emergency refuge homes, advice and support, crèche, English classes, counselling, a Change Maker empowerment programme, a housing policy project (WAHA) and children and young people’s services.

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Latin American Women’s Aid runs the only refuges in Europe and in the UK by and for Latin American women and children fleeing gender-based violence.

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Jewish Women's Aid is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

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Charity supporting Jewish women affected by domestic and/or sexual violence

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IMECE : Support for BAMER, Turkish, Kurdish Turkish Cypriot women 

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IMECE : Support for BAMER, Turkish, Kurdish Turkish Cypriot women 

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IMECE Women’s Centre stands against all forms of violence against women and girls. We support and empower Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot Turkish women and Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic And Refugee (BAMER) women to improve the quality of their lives. Established in 1982, IMECE Women’s Centre is a women-only space.

We believe BAMER women’s needs are multi-faceted and intersectional. We therefore adopt a holistic approach to service delivery where we aim to achieve the most positive impact possible by responding to women’s practical, social, emotional, intellectual, financial, and aspirational needs simultaneously.

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I express myself in my mother tongue at IMECE. The appointment system is very good; I get to meet with adviser without waiting; I finish my work and leave without wasting my time.

The waiting area is comfortable, I always feel relax and well treated at IMECE.

We provided VAWG crises intervention and casework to

women across our VAWG services.

We supported migrant and refugee women in

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IMECE is a woman only community based charity aiming to improve the lives of BAMER and, particularly Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot women.

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IMECE is a woman only community based charity aiming to improve the lives of BAMER and, particularly Turkish, Kurdish and Turkish Cypriot women.

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Claudia Jones Organisation has been supporting women and families for over 40 years. Our general services include advocacy, therapeutic services and health & wellbeing activities.

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Claudia Jones Organisation | Helping you to a better place

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Claudia Jones Organisation was founded in 1982 to support African Caribbean women and their families in Hackney and surrounding boroughs.

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SISTAH SPACE IS AN AWARD WINNING COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT INITIATIVE CREATED TO BRIDGE THE GAP IN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES FOR AFRICAN HERITAGE WOMEN AND GIRLS.
THE SISTAH SPACE IS A SPECIALIST CHARITY THAT SUPPORTS AFRICAN & CARIBBEAN HERITAGE WOMEN AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL ABUSE, UK WIDE.

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Founded in November 2015, Sistah Space is a community-based non-profit initiative created to bridge the gap in domestic abuse services for African heritage women and girls.

Sistah Space combines the specific needs of African heritage families with expertise in domestic abuse services.

Our Services

Domestic Abuse

Our Charity Shop

Purchase Our Survivor Dolls & More ​

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Domestic Abuse Services | Sistah Space (Sanctuary) | London, England

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Founded in November 2015, Sistah Space is a community-based non-profit initiative created to bridge the gap in domestic abuse services for African heritage women and girls. Sistah Space combines the specific needs of African heritage families with expertise in domestic abuse services.

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At Natasha’s Foundation, our vision is clear. We want to make allergy history by preventing and eradicating allergic disease, starting with food allergies. We fund cutting-edge research, push for life-saving laws, educate schools and communities, and raise awareness so that everyone living with allergies is supported, understood, and taken seriously.

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Borne of our daughters tragic death, our goal is to cure allergies through pioneering research to change the lives of those living with allergic disease.

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We are Anaphylaxis UK (formerly Anaphylaxis Campaign prior to July 2022). We’ve been supporting people living with serious allergies as a charity for 30 years, offering evidence-based information for individuals and their families, for businesses and for schools and other places of education.

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It is estimated that 21 million people in the UK live with allergic disease. But there remains a huge gap in healthcare services for those affected by this disease of the immune system. Our aim is to raise the profile of allergy at all levels, with a vision for everyone affected by allergy to receive the best possible care and support.

We are the leading national patient charity for people living with all types of allergy. We work with government, professional bodies, healthcare professionals and corporates towards our vision and to help improve the lives of the millions of people with allergic disease.

We are working towards the changes that will make a difference to people’s lives. That is why our mission is for everyone in the UK to take allergy seriously. We believe that people with allergy deserve better.

Our Vision: No one should die of allergy

Our Mission: For everyone in the UK to take allergy seriously

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About Allergy UK | Allergy UK | National Charity

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We think it’s time for the UK to take allergy seriously.

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Life can be wonderful. Life can be tough. ​1 in 4 of us have had suicidal thoughts.​

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection.

Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.​ People calling for change with those who need to listen.​ People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now.​

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Whatever you're facing, a Samaritan will face it with you

Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help.

We're here, day or night, for anyone who's struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.

Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we're taking action to prevent the crisis.

We give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others. And we encourage, promote and celebrate those moments of connection between people that can save lives.

We offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

In prisons, schools, hospitals and on the rail network, Samaritans are working with people who are going through a difficult time and training others to do the same.

Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy, and Samaritans' vision is that fewer people die by suicide.

That's why we work tirelessly to reach more people and make suicide prevention a priority.

Read more about our vision, mission and values.

Who we are

During 2021, around 22,000 people volunteered their time for Samaritans.

Almost 20,000 trained listening volunteers responded to calls for help.

Around 2,500 volunteers supported the running of more than 200 branches and locations across the UK and Ireland.

Over 1,300 people in prison volunteered as trained Listeners.

Read more about Samaritans' structure and how our volunteers, staff and branches work together.

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Whatever you're facing, a Samaritan will face it with you Every 10 seconds, Samaritans responds to a call for help. We're here, day or night, for anyone who's struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, we're taking action to prevent the crisis.

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Our approach to children’s and young people's mental health is to intervene early to prevent life-long mental health issues. We do this by:

providing support early, spotting mental health problems before they develop and helping children and young people cope with challenges throughout their lives

using an effective therapeutic approach backed by research that combines several ways of working

offering a range of mental health support services, including advice and support for families and school staff, to build resilience and raise awareness of mental health across the whole school community.

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Place2Be is a children and young people's mental health charity with almost 30 years' experience working with pupils, families and staff in UK schools.

We provide mental health support in schools through one-to-one and group counselling using tried and tested methods backed by research. In addition, we also offer expert training and professional qualifications.

Why it's important

1 in 5

children and young people have a probable mental health condition, and many continue to have these problems into adulthood.

50%

of those with lifetime mental health problems first experience symptoms by the age of 14.

1 in 10
boys aged 5-19 with a mental health condition are suspended in some form from school.

Find out more about our work

How we help

Mental health support in schools

Our in-school mental health service supports the wellbeing of pupils, families and staff.
Find out more

Our mental health services in schools

We provide mental health services in schools that contribute to a whole-school approach to mental health.
Find out more

Counselling training and placements

Gain experience and skills with our child counselling training and placements.
Find out more

Place2Be is part of our school family. It is more than an office, more than a therapy room and more than a collection of counsellors.

Glyn Ellis - Headteacher, Haslingden Primary School

My daughter had become a different person - one we didn't recognise - but since counselling we see signs of our old loving daughter coming back.

Parent

If you have problems or worries you get a chance to talk to a person you trust. When I grow up I want to help children like Place2Be helps children.

Eight-year-old girl

Your support makes it possible

Thousands of vulnerable children and families depend on our work every single day. We simply cannot reach them without your help. There are so many ways to lend your support.

Place2Be's counselling service in primary schools has the potential to return £8 to society by improving long-term outcomes for each child.

Make a donation

How you can help

Fundraise for us

Raise money to transform children and young people's mental health. Browse ideas, tips and advice.

Get fundraising inspiration

Take part in an event

Run, cycle, walk. Trek to great heights or tackle some muddy obstacles. Take a look at our fundraising events.

Take on an event

Partner with us

See how your organisation can help us to support more children, families and school staff across the UK.

Find out more

Our impact

In the last school year

6,901

pupils were supported through one-to-one counselling.

33,327

pupils booked their own appointments o speak to our mental health professional.

After one-to-one counselling with Place2Be

76%

of children with severe difficulties show an improvement in mental health, according to parents.

64%

of pupils whose difficulties impacted their learning in class improved, according to teachers.

75%

of children and young people found it easier to make and keep friends, according to parents and carers.

Place2Be: mental health support in schools

Hear from children and teachers about the impact of Place2Be.

News & blogs

Eating Disorders in Children and Young People: a major public health concern

Clara Faria and Professor Tamsin Ford reflect on the impact of eating disorders on children and young people's mental health.

Read more

New report from NHS England shows increase in children experiencing mental health difficulties

Published today, the report reveals that 1 in 5 children and young people now have a probable mental health condition.

Read more

The BAFTA Roadshow with Place2Be arrives in North-West London

BAFTA and Place2Be team up to bring the BAFTA Roadshow to North-West London.

Read more

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Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.

You can talk about anything. Whether it’s something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. You can talk to us:

by calling 0800 1111

by email

through 1-2-1 counsellor chat

Whatever feels best for you.

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GamCare - Founder of the National Gambling Helpline

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The National Gambling Helpline provides free support for anyone affected by gambling harms in Great Britain.

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Ygam | Preventing Gaming & Gambling Harms Among Young People

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Join the UK’s leading charity preventing gaming and gambling harms in young people. Empowering change through education. Learn more today.

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Domestic abuse support | Hackney Council

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Get help if you’ve experienced domestic abuse, including support with housing.

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5 week emotional regulation parent empowerment group

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5 week emotional regulation parent empowerment group

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Parent Empowerment Group : Family Coaches

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Parent Empowerment Group : Family Coaches

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Five harm reduction booklets focused on common club drugs

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Five harm reduction booklets focused on common club drugs

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Our club booklets

Below you’ll find our first five harm reduction booklets focused on common club drugs (with more on the way!).

Each booklet contains practical, evidence-informed guidance to help you stay safer when using drugs, whether you’re partying, connecting, exploring, or supporting a friend.

Sex, Drugs & Care 4 All (SDC4ALL) is a collaborative programme between The Love Tank and Antidote. It brings together everything we do to support safer, more informed, and more compassionate approaches to chems use within queer and trans communities.

SDC4ALL was created in direct response to insights from community-led research, and years of lived-experience knowledge from people who use drugs, frontline workers, and harm reduction activists. You can read more about this programme and the training we offer within it here.

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A safe space for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour

100% anonymous

Expert advice and help

We understand that being online is important for children and young people.

It’s also important to feel in control of what happens in the digital world. Being online can be confusing, and you can encounter conflicting advice and information on sexual relationships through pornography, social media or other online sources.

Our website offers upfront and clear information on sex and the law to make sure you:

are well informed

feel supported

know where you can go for help if you have any concerns or questions

Our topic library, “What to do if…” advice pages and anonymous email service provide a confidential and safe space to help you learn about a range of topics, at your own pace, and get answers to questions that you might not feel comfortable asking friends, family or teachers.

Our aim is for all children and young people to feel informed about all aspects of sex and relationships, to prevent harm from happening to them or others.

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A safe space for teenagers worried about sexual behaviour. Shore has anonymous advice and support to help you or someone you know manage worrying thoughts and learn more about living safely both online and offline. All our services are anonymous, which means you don't have to say who you are.

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Resources for schools & nurseries

We would always prefer children to have a school lunch which complies with the nutritional standards. However, it’s not always that easy particularly for children who are neurodiverse or more cautious with their food. Our research shows that 62% of children have a packed lunch at least once per week.

So we have created a free resource pack for schools to support parents and carers to succeed with healthier lunchboxes.

This toolkit simply helps schools to direct parents & carers to the expert tips, advice and tools we have created to support them (see below). We do not expect any direct intervention by schools, but if schools wish this toolkit could be used at a parent engagement event.

The toolkit includes a  guide for schools plus a flyer you can send to your families.

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Want to make your kids’ lunchbox healthier? Add fruit & veg the fun way with expert nutritionist Catherine Lippe’s top tips!

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Schools and colleges play a vital role in helping young people navigate the risks of harmful and extremist content online. With extremist narratives increasingly appearing in everyday digital spaces, gaming platforms, memes, influencer channels, and algorithm driven feeds, pupils may encounter harmful messages without seeking out or recognising them.

To help schools raise awareness, we have made available a set of clear, accessible posters designed for classrooms and staffrooms. These resources can help you start those important conversations and include a memorable SAFE mnemonic to support safer online behaviour.

Download the posters below and start the conversation today.

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Support Your Learners to Stay SAFE Online - Educate Against Hate

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Staying SAFE Online Schools and colleges play a vital role in helping young people navigate the risks of harmful and extremist content online. With extremist narratives increasingly appearing in everyday digital spaces, gaming platforms, memes, influencer channels, and algorithm driven feeds, pupils may encounter harmful messages without seeking out or recognising them. To help schools […]

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Schools and colleges play a vital role in helping young people navigate the risks of harmful and extremist content online. With extremist narratives increasingly appearing in everyday digital spaces, gaming platforms, memes, influencer channels, and algorithm driven feeds, pupils may encounter harmful messages without seeking out or recognising them.

To help schools raise awareness, we have made available a set of clear, accessible posters designed for classrooms and staffrooms. These resources can help you start those important conversations and include a memorable SAFE mnemonic to support safer online behaviour.

Download the posters below and start the conversation today.

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Support Your Learners to Stay SAFE Online - Educate Against Hate

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Staying SAFE Online Schools and colleges play a vital role in helping young people navigate the risks of harmful and extremist content online. With extremist narratives increasingly appearing in everyday digital spaces, gaming platforms, memes, influencer channels, and algorithm driven feeds, pupils may encounter harmful messages without seeking out or recognising them. To help schools […]

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R;pple : Transforming harmful online searches 

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Transforming harmful <online searches> into a journey of hope

Discreetly intercepting flagged search terms and signposting to free, 24/7 mental health support

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R;pple exists to reduce exposure to harmful online content relating to Self-harm and Suicide through a real-time banner display and keyword configuration to encourage mental health support and awareness.

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Our ‘Let’s Discuss‘ resources are designed to help teachers facilitate classroom conversations in secondary schools. This resource pack can help you discuss fundamental British values with your students.

All schools are expected to promote British values and talking about these values can help build your students’ resilience to extremist narratives. However, it’s not always easy to start the discussion.

This resource pack contains teacher guidance, a short video and PowerPoint slides. The video can act as a starting point, as it aims to introduce students to key ideas and vocabulary. Teachers can show the full video and pause at key points for discussion, or use the shorter snippets to focus on particular themes.

Separate resources are also available explaining Islamic extremism, extreme right-wing and left-wing, anarchist and single-issue extremism.

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MECC Link is a simple but flexible Very Brief Intervention (VBI) and signposting tool that has been carefully designed to support an approach to positive behaviour change called 'Making Every Contact Count' (MECC).

How does MECC Link work?

MECC Link helps you to raise awareness, motivate and signpost people to help them to improve their health and wellbeing. At the touch of a button you can access information on full range of self-care, national and local support services.

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City Advice advisors offer a confidential and impartial service for residents of the City of London, and are qualified to advise on:

Consumer and employment rights

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Debt

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Health and wellbeing

The level of help will depend on your enquiry and the type of advice and help you need. A detailed assessment of the problem will give City Advisors a better understanding of the situation and will be able to offer tailor made advice. You can then decide if you prefer to take action yourself or let City Advice act on your behalf.

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Helping people manage everyday problems

City Advice advisors offer a confidential and impartial service for residents of the City of London, and are qualified to advise on:

Consumer and employment rights

Welfare benefits

Debt

Housing and legal issues

Relationships

Health and wellbeing

The level of help will depend on your enquiry and the type of advice and help you need. A detailed assessment of the problem will give City Advisors a better understanding of the situation and will be able to offer tailor made advice. You can then decide if you prefer to take action yourself or let City Advice act on your behalf.

How to contact City Advice

Residents of the City of London can access the service:

Online: www.toynbeehall.org.uk/cityadvice

By phone: 0800 808 5853, 8am-8pm, seven days a week

Or by arranging an in-person appointment at a convenient local venue

To be able to use this service, you must live in the Square Mile.

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Money plays a huge role in everyday life, yet many children grow up without fully understanding how to manage it. With money habits being formed by age 7, it’s important to start with early experiences.

GoHenry app and debit card, kids aged 6-18 learn to save, invest, earn and spend – building skills and confidence for life.

On their mission to make every kid smart with money, they’ve been campaigning for 5 years to make financial education part of the curriculum from primary school age. In 2025, they reached their goal. But their hard work doesn’t stop there!

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Looking after your sexual health is an important part of your mental and physical health, as well as your social and emotional well-being. City and Hackney have a range of sexual health services and support organisations available in the borough.

Sexual Health Services in City and Hackney

We have clinics and services throughout the City and Hackney.

You might want to visit a Sexual Health Service if:

You have or you have not had sex yet

You have any questions about sex, relationships or your body

All of our services are free and confidential. You can access sexual health services in a number of ways. Click the following headings to find out more:

1. Visit your nearest young person’s walk-in clinic (no appointment needed)

When you visit a sexual health service you can talk to the team about anything. This might be things like:

You want free condoms

You would like contraception to prevent pregnancy

You have had sex and you want emergency contraception

You have noticed something on your penis or vagina and you would like us to check whether it’s normal

You have noticed symptoms which suggest a sexually transmitted infection

You would just like a check-up

Sexual Health Clinics in City and Hackney with a dedicated young people’s service are:

At these two sites you can get: STI Tests, Emergency Contraception, Advice, Condoms, the Pill, Implant and Treatment.

If you’ve never been to a sexual health clinic before, here is a video that shows you what it’s like.

2. Book an appointment

Some people prefer to book an appointment rather than walk-in. If you prefer to book an appointment click on the links below:

Click here for appointments at Health Spot City & Hackney

Click here for appointments at the Clifden Centre

You can also call Homerton Sexual Health Service on 0207 683 4103 to book an appointment.

3. Free condoms and lube

If you’re under 25 and live, work or study in Hackney or the City of London, you can get free condoms and lubricant through our Condom Distribution Scheme.

Register here for the scheme and pick up condoms from your local pharmacy.

Visit our webpage to find out more including a list of participating pharmacies.

4. Order an online STI test here

More information about:

Contraception

STIs

Testing

If you’re worried you have a sexually transmitted disease, you can always book an appointment at Health Spot City and Hackney here.

Additionally, free chlamydia treatment is available in community pharmacies across Hackney, so you can pick up your medication at a time and place that suits you.

If you’ve tested positive for chlamydia, getting treatment is now quicker and easier than ever. All you need to do is show the pharmacist your positive test result (e.g. a text message or email), and they’ll provide your treatment without an appointment.

Use this link to find a pharmacy that suits you: https://bit.ly/CHpharmacy

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There is lots of different types of support for emotional wellbeing and mental health available across City and Hackney. You can visit the CAMHS Alliance website for more information about the different services available across the borough.

You can also get free, safe and anonymous support from Kooth.com or by calling Childine at 0800 1111.

Remember, we all have mental health and it’s important to look after your wellbeing. You can get ideas on how others are looking after their wellbeing by visit the ‘Five to Thrive’ website.

Mythbusting

Other sources of information

The NHS Sexual Health Hub has lots more answers to questions you might have on their website.

Brook, a national charity for young people’s sexual health, also has lots of great information on their website.

Or come in and speak to one of our friendly sexual health nurses at a clinic near you who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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Looking after your sexual health is an important part of your mental and physical health, as well as your social and emotional well-being. City and Hackney have a range of sexual health services and support organisations available in the borough.

Sexual Health Services in City and Hackney

We have clinics and services throughout the City and Hackney.

You might want to visit a Sexual Health Service if:

You have or you have not had sex yet

You have any questions about sex, relationships or your body

All of our services are free and confidential. You can access sexual health services in a number of ways. Click the following headings to find out more:

When you visit a sexual health service you can talk to the team about anything. This might be things like:

You want free condoms

You would like contraception to prevent pregnancy

You have had sex and you want emergency contraception

You have noticed something on your penis or vagina and you would like us to check whether it's normal

You have noticed symptoms which suggest a sexually transmitted infection

You would just like a check-up

Sexual Health Clinics in City and Hackney with a dedicated young people's service are:

At these two sites you can get: STI Tests, Emergency Contraception, Advice, Condoms, the Pill, Implant and Treatment.

If you've never been to a sexual health clinic before, here is a video that shows you what it's like.

Some people prefer to book an appointment rather than walk-in. If you prefer to book an appointment click on the links below:
You can also call Homerton Sexual Health Service on 0207 683 4103 to book an appointment.

If you're under 25 and live, work or study in Hackney or the City of London, you can get free condoms and lubricant through our Condom Distribution Scheme.

Register here for the scheme and pick up condoms from your local pharmacy.

Visit our webpage to find out more including a list of participating pharmacies.

Sexual Health London (SHL) offers FREE STI tests to anyone living in London. This is completely confidential and you can even have the test sent to a nearby pharmacy if you prefer.

More information about what to expect is found on the SHL website - click here to register, request a kit or find out more.

More information about:

A range of contraception is free and available on the NHS. There are lots of different types of contraceptives to choose from, depending on you and your lifestyle. The NHS website has information to help you choose what might be best for you.

Some commonly used contraceptives include:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another person through any sexual contact. Anyone can get and pass on STIs, you don't need to have lots of sexual partners. Some STIs don't show any symptoms therefore it's important to get an STI test when you've had sex without a condom, a change of partner, or if you've been told (or are worried) someone you have had sex with has an STI. The only way to know if you have an STI is to get a test or see a healthcare provider.

Getting tested means you - and your sexual partners - can access treatment quickly, if you need to. The quicker you access treatment, the less severe any symptoms are likely to be. To help lower your risk of getting an STI if you do have sex:

Use a condom every time you have sex (vaginal, oral, or anal).

Get tested with any new partners before having sex.

Common types of sexually transmitted infection (STI)
There are different types of sexually transmitted infection (STI). Click on the buttons below to find out more about:

If you're worried you have a sexually transmitted disease, you can always book an appointment at Health Spot City and Hackney here.

Additionally, free chlamydia treatment is available in community pharmacies across Hackney, so you can pick up your medication at a time and place that suits you.

If you've tested positive for chlamydia, getting treatment is now quicker and easier than ever. All you need to do is show the pharmacist your positive test result (e.g. a text message or email), and they'll provide your treatment without an appointment.

Taking the step to have sex can be a big decision to make. Everyone will make the decision at different times and what is important is making the decision at the right time for you. You are the only person that can make the choice to have sex and you should never feel pressured into having sex when you choose not to. Things to consider If you are considering having sex for the first time or having sex with a new partner, here are some things to think about:

It's your decision

Remember only you can decide whether or not you want to have sex and it's ok to say no.

People start having sex at different times. Just because other people are, doesn't mean you have to.

No means no

You shouldn't pressurise or be pressured by someone to have sex.

You must respect someone's decision and they should respect yours.
Yes once doesn't mean yes always.

Talking and getting advice

To help you get the information you need before or after having sex, you might want to talk to a trusted adult about your thoughts and feelings.

This could be a parent/carer, a youth worker, your GP, a sexual health nurse, a teacher or anyone else that you trust.

It is also important to talk to your partner about sex, and make sure you are on the same page. It's helpful to talk about things like safe sex and consent within this conversation.

Being comfortable

You might not be ready to have sex if you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable talking about any of this with your partner.
Talking will help you understand each other's likes and dislikes and boundaries. What one person likes might make another person uncomfortable.

Do you know the law?

Safe sex

Any sexual contact without consent is illegal regardless of the age of the people involved. In the UK, the age of consent for sexual activity is 16. However, just because you're 16 or over, it doesn't mean you have to start having sex - it's different for everyone

Learn more about consent here.

All of our Sexual Health Services in City and Hackney are here to support the LGBTQIA+ community. If you'd like more information about gender or sexuality, or other support for LGBTQIA+ people, you can also visit the Brook pages on gender or sexuality or the LGBT Switchboard for more information.

In Hackney, we also have a fantastic local LGBT Youth Service for young people aged 16-25, called Project Indigo.

There is lots of different types of support for emotional wellbeing and mental health available across City and Hackney. You can visit the CAMHS Alliance website for more information about the different services available across the borough.

You can also get free, safe and anonymous support from Kooth.com or by calling Childine at 0800 1111.

Remember, we all have mental health and it's important to look after your wellbeing. You can get ideas on how others are looking after their wellbeing by visit the 'Five to Thrive' website.

You may have heard or seen information which is misleading and incorrect and could therefore affect your sexual health and wellbeing. It's important to know the facts from the myths to help you and your partner stay safe. Check out some common myths and misconceptions below:

Withdrawal before ejaculation - Pre-cum (fluid that comes out of the penis before ejaculation, often to help lubricate the penis) can contain sperm, therefore this is not a reliable method if you don't want to get pregnant. Pre-cum can also contain STIs! Even shallow insertion of the penis into the vagina (sometimes called dipping) carries risks for both partners.

You can't get pregnant the first time you have sex - This is not true. You can get pregnant even if it's your first sexual intercourse.

Using cling film - Many people think that wrapping cling film, or other types of plastic barriers (such as crisp packets) around the penis will work the same as using a condom. This is not true.

Having sex while on a period - Sperm can remain in the body for five days after sex. Even if you are on your period, your ovulation cycle can still be irregular, which means you could be at increased risk of pregnancy (ovulation is when your body releases egg cells). This is therefore not a reliable method.

Using two condoms - Many people think using two is better than one, but not when it comes to condoms. Two condoms will rub against each other and this can weaken or break the condom. This is the same regardless of the type of condom. Use one at a time.

Other sources of information

The NHS Sexual Health Hub has lots more answers to questions you might have on their website.

Brook, a national charity for young people's sexual health, also has lots of great information on their website.

Or come in and speak to one of our friendly sexual health nurses at a clinic near you who will be happy to answer any questions you might have.

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People who experience disordered eating, whether diagnosed with an Eating Disorder or not, often have poor emotional awareness and have limited access to emotion regulation strategies.

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People with ARFID eat a very limited variety or amount of food and it causes problems in their lives. These problems may be health related, like loosing too much weight, or not getting enough nutrients.

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Normal eating is flexible. It varies in response to your emotions, schedule, hunger and proximity to food.

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Bold Waters is a social impact movement using nature and open water to build confidence, connection, and long-term change.

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Through four core programmes, we support individuals at every stage:

Fear to Flow (All ages 14+): we run under and over 18 sessions a supportive entry point for those facing fear or uncertainty around water, designed to build comfort, awareness, and open water confidence

WaveMakers (14–21): an introduction to water safety, nature, and wellbeing

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Heat presents a number of risks to health. Information and guidance to help understand the risks of heat and consider actions to protect health.

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Children are particularly at risk from air pollution, as their immune systems, lungs and brains are still developing. Air pollution can affect children’s physical health, their ability to learn, and even lead to death. Yet millions of children are still exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution, as almost all UK schools are in areas above WHO air pollution limits.

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Children are particularly at risk from air pollution, as their immune systems, lungs and brains are still developing. Air pollution can affect children's physical health, their ability to learn, and even lead to death. Yet millions of children are still exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution, as almost all UK schools are in areas above WHO air pollution limits.

We need to safeguard children from air pollution now, to help them achieve their best life chances, and to ensure this generation, and the environment they live in, is healthy.

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Children are particularly at risk from air pollution, as their immune systems, lungs and brains are still developing. Air pollution can affect children's physical health, their ability to learn, and even lead to death. Yet millions of children are still exposed to dangerously high levels of air pollution, as almost all UK schools are in areas above WHO air pollution limits.

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TfL Travel for Life is an accreditation programme supporting the next generation of Londoners to travel towards a brighter, safer and more sustainable future.

Join over 1,500 schools in London today and be part of the solution.

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TfL Travel for Life is an accreditation programme supporting the next generation of Londoners to travel towards a brighter, safer and more sustainable future.

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What if you could protect our planet, improve the health of school children, and save money – all through the simplest of changes?

Well, great news – you can. All through our School Plates Programme.

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What if you could protect our planet, improve the health of school children, and save money – all through the…

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Compendium of adaptation and resilience measures for schools

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Compendium of adaptation and resilience measures for schools

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The Compendium sets out five

categories of physical climate change

adaptation and resilience measures

relevant to schools in London, which

can help to address the three main

climate change impacts and risks of

overheating, flooding and water

scarcity.

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The Heat-health Alert Service forewarns of periods of high temperatures, which may affect the health of the public.

It is aimed at health and social care professionals and any with a role in reducing the harm extended periods of hot weather can have on health. The service covers England only.

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The Heat-health Alert Service forewarns of periods of high temperatures, which may affect the health of the public.

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Family Coach Flyer with Annual Impact Report 202526 (1)

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Welcome to MyPeriod - where there's everything you need to know about periods, period education, where to find free products and how to be period friendly business.

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Welcome to MyPeriod - where there’s everything you need to know about periods, period education, where to find free products and how to be period friendly business.

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Sexual Health Services list, no appointment needed - just turn up at the correct date and time

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Vaping and e-cigarettes - facts

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Recent figures suggest the number of Sheffield's children and young people who smoke is continuing to decline - from 8% in 2017 to 5% in 2022.

However, there has been an increase in the number of children and young people who are currently using vapes and e-cigarettes. In the UK, the proportion of 11-17-year-olds that are currently vaping has increased from 4% in 2020 to 7% in 2022.

Although this is a cause for concern, it's worth noting that 92% of under 18s who have never smoked, have also never vaped, and only 2% have vaped more frequently than once or twice.

It is also important to remember that vapes are proven as a successful method to support adult smokers to quit smoking. Vapes provide nicotine without tobacco smoke which contains carbon monoxide and tar which are both toxic. Smoking remains one of the biggest killers, accounting for 15% of all deaths in the UK in 2019 and killing up to two thirds of all long-term smokers prematurely.

Vaping is significantly less harmful than smoking, however, vapes are not recommended for use by children and young people, or anyone who has never smoked, as vaping is not harmless. In the short term, people may suffer from headaches, sore throats, dizziness, and coughs. And although vapes have been around for over 15 years, there isn't yet enough evidence to know what the long-term effects might be.

There are many myths and misconceptions about the use of vapes, especially from children and young people.

This new campaign gives the evidence-based facts about vaping to children and young people and supports schools, colleges, and parents to have conversations with children and young people about vaping so they can make informed decisions.

The key takeaway from the campaign is: Don't smoke? Don't start to vape.

You can watch our short animation here which highlights the key facts:

If you're a parent who is worried about your child or young person vaping, the resources at the bottom of this page can help you to have positive conversations with them about the risks of smoking and vaping, the law, and the impact on the environment.

If you are from a school, college, or are a safeguarding lead there are a range of resources below you may find useful including:

Two posters which can be displayed where students will see them, such as school toilets, classrooms, canteens, and noticeboards. Both digital and printed versions are available.

A short, animated film which can be used in PSHE lessons, form times and assemblies, to start discussions.

PowerPoint slides ready for use by teachers in the classroom alongside the animated film to guide discussions.

To back up the slides for classroom use is a more detailed slideset for teachers, providing additional information to support educators, answering questions and signposting to additional support.

An electronic leaflet designed for parents and carers giving more information about smoking and vaping.

All the resources can be downloaded below.
Vapes as well as cigarettes are age-restricted products - meaning that they shouldn't be sold to under 18s. But the most common way for a young person to buy them is in a shop, which is illegal. Those who knowingly sell to under 18s don't care who they sell to and are just interested in making money.

There is also the damage to the environment, with more than 1.3 million single use disposable vapes being thrown away in the UK every week, especially as it's hard to recycle them. With many of these disposables vapes ending up in landfill sites, dangerous chemicals are finding their way into the ecosystem.

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This campaign aims to give children and young people the facts they need to know about vaping, and to helps teachers and parents have informed conversations.

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FRANK : Honest information about drugs

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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

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FRANK : THC Vapes - harms and information

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FRANK : THC Vapes - harms and information

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FRANK : Honest information on THC Vapes - harms and information

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Synthetic cannabinoids are artificial chemicals that act on the cannabinoid receptors in the brain. Semi-synthetic cannabinoids are chemicals derived from the cannabis plant but altered so that they end up being chemicals that do not occur naturally. There are dozens of these chemicals, some have similar effects to cannabis, some are very different, and some of them can be very harmful.

Vapes purchased from illegal sources have been found to contain synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids. These have contributed to many overdoses in the UK, some resulting in people being taken to hospital.

Some drugs are increasingly cut with dangerous synthetic opioids like nitazenes, which have killed 100s of people in the UK in the past year. This is happening in a wide range of drugs, not just heroin, and you can never really know what is in any street or counterfeit drug. Find out more about the risks and what to do here.

There is a wide list of products and brand names that is constantly changing. These are not necessarily associated with a particular drug or used consistently.

Also called:

HHC

K2

Mamba

Spice

Synthetic cannabis

Synthetic marijuana

THC vape (since these products may contain synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids instead)

Quick info

How the drug works varies from person to person

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Synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids | FRANK

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Similar to cannabis, or not? If you're a bit hazy on the facts on synthetic cannabinoids, find out everything you need to know from FRANK. | FRANK

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THC Vapes : Factsheet on harms and Dangers

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OHID awareness factsheet Edu THCvapes.pdf

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FRANK : Honest information about ketamine

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FRANK : Honest information about ketamine

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FRANK : Honest information about ketamine

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Medically, Ketamine is used for operations and its effects don’t last long. Misuse can cause serious bladder problems and more, learn more with FRANK. | FRANK

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Factsheet on the harms of ketamine use

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School Health Information Update and Guidelines 

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School Health Information Update and Guidelines 

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The importance of healthy growth in children

Growing healthily and maintaining a healthy weight throughout childhood is important for physical, social and mental wellbeing and readiness to learn. It also lays a foundation for future wellbeing, learning and employment., Oral health is also an important part of a child’s general health and wellbeing and contributes to the development of a healthy child as well as school readiness. Children who have tooth decay may have pain, infections, difficulties with eating, sleeping and socialising and may require time off school for dental treatment. Diets lower in sugar can prevent both tooth decay and obesity. Children and young people may themselves recognise the benefits of being a healthy weight and having healthy teeth with some already identifying that they need help to make healthier choices to stay healthy, happy and well.

Schools teach pupils about the importance of good nutrition and being physically fit and healthy to maintain their mental health and wellbeing as well as the benefits of having healthy teeth and gums, this is a statutory requirement through relationships education, relationships and sex education (RSE) and health education. The Ofsted Inspection Framework (2023) includes a judgement on the personal development of learners which includes evaluating the extent to which the curriculum and the provider’s wider network helps learners to know how to keep physically and mentally healthy.,

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Copy of 2024 NCMP school feedback cover letter_final.docx

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Classification of overweight and obesity

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Classification of overweight and obesity

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For population monitoring purposes, a child’s BMI is classed as overweight or obese where it is on or above the 85th centile or 95th centile, respectively, based on the British 1990 (UK90) growth reference data. The population monitoring cut offs for overweight and obesity are lower than the clinical cut offs (91st and 98th centiles for overweight and obesity) used to assess individual children; this is to capture children in the population in the clinical overweight or obesity BMI categories and those who are at high risk of moving into the clinical overweight or clinical obesity categories. This helps ensure that adequate services are planned and delivered for the whole population.

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MindEd: is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults. It includes content curated specifically for school settings for education staff to support and promote children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing

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MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers, adults and older people, including people with a learning disability and autistic people; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand. We aim to give adults who care for, or work with people:

the knowledge to support their wellbeing

the understanding to identify a child, young person or adult at risk of a mental health condition

the confidence to act on their concern and, if needed, signpost to services that can help

MindEd is multi-professional, and can be used by teachers, health and mental health professionals, police and judiciary staff, social workers, youth service volunteers, school counsellors among others to support their professional development.

All registered learners can access a learning path tailored to their needs.

Throughout the MindEd site we make use of images and videos. In all cases, except where specifically noted, these images and videos use actors and are not intended to represent any specific person.

Disclaimer

Please note that the advice provided on MindEd is written and quality assured by experts in mental health and is accurate and comprehensive as possible. It is however only general advice and should not be used as a substitute for any individual advice you might receive from consulting your own doctor/mental health professional. Please use your own judgement when deciding how best to apply our information to any specific situation or proposed treatment. This applies to any clinical professionals, who should use their own clinical judgement when interpreting the information on MindEd and deciding how to best apply it in the treatment of patients.

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MindEd is suitable for all adults working with, or caring for, infants, children or teenagers, adults and older people, including people with a learning disability and autistic people; all the information provided is quality assured by experts, useful, and easy to understand.

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Teach safe and effective PSHE on a range of topics with quality assured lesson plans from the official body for PSHE education. We aim for full PSHE education curriculum coverage, including all aspects of statutory RSHE as well as financial and careers education.

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Quality assured lesson plans on all PSHE education topics from the national body for PSHE education.

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Practical materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff about teaching mental wellbeing.

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Practical materials for primary and secondary schools to use to train staff about teaching mental wellbeing.

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When we eat better, we do better. So Let's Get Cooking are all about inspiring everyone to learn to cook and enjoy good food. We give people the confidence and skills they need to get hands-on in the kitchen and make healthier food choices throughout their lives.

First set up in 2007, our first 5,000 clubs were created in schools and – supported with Big Lottery funding – reached more than three million people.

We support all of these Let’s Get Cooking clubs by offering recipes, advice, expert training and practical resources.

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The Let’s Get Cooking programme inspires people to learn to cook and enjoy good food. We give them the confidence and skills they need to get hands-on in the kitchen and make healthier food choices throughout their lives.

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Guidance on the standards for planning and providing food in schools.

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Guidance

Guidance on the standards for planning and providing food in schools.

Documents

Details

This is for governing boards of:

all local-authority-maintained schools

pupil referral units (these provide education for children who cannot go to a mainstream school)

academies and free schools

non-maintained special schools (a school for children with special educational needs that the Secretary of State for Education has approved under section 342 of the Education Act 1996)

It includes information on:

planning and provision of school food

the school food plan

the provision of milk

the free fruit and vegetables scheme

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Tell us whether you accept cookies We use cookies to collect information about how you use GOV.UK. We use this information to make the website work as well as possible and improve government services. Guidance Guidance on the standards for planning and providing food in schools.

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NHS Food Scanner app schools materials: teaching resources to help pupils explore what is in their food and drink and swap unhealthy foods that are high in saturated fat, sugar and salt, to healthier choices as part of wider lessons on healthy eating. The app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play

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NHS Food Scanner app - Healthier Families

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See healthier swaps and bring food labels to life with the NHS Food Scanner from Better Health. Click for download links or to find out more.

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National resources to encourage healthy eating, physical activity, good oral health and wellbeing

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National resources to encourage healthy eating, physical activity, good oral health and wellbeing

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Curriculum linked teaching resources are available on the School Zone. These include resources for head teachers, and reception and year 6 teachers to help them teach their pupils about healthy lifestyles. It includes ideas for whole school activities to encourage eating well and moving more, as well as suggestions for keeping teeth and gums healthy and for engaging parents. Teachers can subscribe to the School Zone to keep up to date with new mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle materials. The School Zone also offers lesson plans for year 6 and key stages 3 and 4 to support the relationships, sex and health education curriculum and enable teachers to support the wellbeing of students.

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School Zone offers curriculum-linked, PSHE Association-accredited resources and inspiration for teachers from nutrition and physical activity to mental health and wellbeing.

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National resources to encourage mental healthand wellbeing

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National resources to encourage mental healthand wellbeing

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Curriculum linked teaching resources are available on the School Zone. These include resources for head teachers, and reception and year 6 teachers to help them teach their pupils about healthy lifestyles. It includes ideas for whole school activities to encourage eating well and moving more, as well as suggestions for keeping teeth and gums healthy and for engaging parents. Teachers can subscribe to the School Zone to keep up to date with new mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle materials. The School Zone also offers lesson plans for year 6 and key stages 3 and 4 to support the relationships, sex and health education curriculum and enable teachers to support the wellbeing of students.

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School Zone offers curriculum-linked, PSHE Association-accredited resources and inspiration for teachers from nutrition and physical activity to mental health and wellbeing.

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National resources to encourage healthy eating

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National resources to encourage healthy eating

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Curriculum linked teaching resources are available on the School Zone. These include resources for head teachers, and reception and year 6 teachers to help them teach their pupils about healthy lifestyles. It includes ideas for whole school activities to encourage eating well and moving more, as well as suggestions for keeping teeth and gums healthy and for engaging parents. Teachers can subscribe to the School Zone to keep up to date with new mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle materials. The School Zone also offers lesson plans for year 6 and key stages 3 and 4 to support the relationships, sex and health education curriculum and enable teachers to support the wellbeing of students.

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School Zone offers curriculum-linked, PSHE Association-accredited resources and inspiration for teachers from nutrition and physical activity to mental health and wellbeing.

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National resources to encourage  physical activity

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National resources to encourage  physical activity

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Curriculum linked teaching resources are available on the School Zone. These include resources for head teachers, and reception and year 6 teachers to help them teach their pupils about healthy lifestyles. It includes ideas for whole school activities to encourage eating well and moving more, as well as suggestions for keeping teeth and gums healthy and for engaging parents. Teachers can subscribe to the School Zone to keep up to date with new mental wellbeing and healthy lifestyle materials. The School Zone also offers lesson plans for year 6 and key stages 3 and 4 to support the relationships, sex and health education curriculum and enable teachers to support the wellbeing of students.

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School Zone offers curriculum-linked, PSHE Association-accredited resources and inspiration for teachers from nutrition and physical activity to mental health and wellbeing.