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Alcohol

Talk about alcohol
a fun website, packed with information on alcohol, interesting things to explore and challenges to try

drinkaware
a website of facts and tips on alcohol and drinking

Down Your Drink
a website that helps young people to work out if they’re drinking too much, and if so, what they can do about it

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Bereavement

Child Bereavement
a website giving support, information and training to everyone affected from a child’s death, and when a child/young person experiences the death of someone important in their lives.

RD4U
a website to support young people to find their own 'road' to dealing with loss.
Free helpline Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Child Death Helpline
a free and confidential helpline for people affected by the death of a child, sister, brother, friend or family member. Telephone: 0800 282 986

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Bullying

Beat Bullying
a website that offers cyber mentors for young people

Kidscape
a website with advice, information and resources on bullying for young people and their parents/carers

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Caring

Young Carers
a website that supports young people who assist with caring for someone in their family with an illness, disability or drugs/alcohol problem

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Domestic Violence

Women’s Aid
Has a dedicated website to help young people understand domestic abuse, and how to take positive action if it's happening to you.

Free 24 hr Helpline 0808 2000 247  

Respect
offers support services for those that inflict violence in relationships including young men and women www.respectphoneline.org.uk or 0845 122 8609

Men's Advice Line
helpline for male victims of domestic violence: 0808 801 0327 or www.mensadviceline.org.uk

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Drugs

Talk to Frank
a website that gives young people information, advice and free leaflets to help answer questions on illegal drugs. Frank also has a free confidential helpline Telephone: 0800 776600.

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Eating Disorders

Beat
a website offering information about eating disorders, how to get help and how to help someone else with an eating disorder Emotional Wellbeing

Young Minds
a website that has information for young people about mental health and emotional well-being

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Fundraising

Buy at CLDF
a website where you can buy online and CLDF will get a % of the purchase and it wont cost you a penny.

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General

Childline
a website for young people in the UK who want to discuss any problems. Free and confidential helpline Telephone: 0800 1111

Connexions Direct
a website that aims to offer information and advice to help young people make choices and decisions. Telephone: 080 800 13219

Get Connected
a website that offers young people support and information on any life issue. It might be somewhere safe to stay for the night, a referral to an organisation that deals with eating disorders, or just a listening ear. Free, confidential helpline Telephone: 0808 808 4994

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Health

Youth Health Talk
a website where young people’s can share stories about illnesses and health problems

Kids Health
a website for young people with information on a wide range of illnesses

Children First Teen site
a website by Great Ormond Street Hospital for young people to share stories about their illnesses and have questions answered

About operations
a website that explains about the different types of operations and what to expect when in hospital

UK Transplant
a website that looks at organ donation and transplantation in the UK

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Hospitals

Birmingham Childrens Hospital
a website for Birmingham Children's Hospital

King's College Hospital
a website for King's College Hospital

Leeds General Infirmary
a website for Leeds General Infirmary Hospital

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Hygiene and Puberty

Hygiene Expert
a website with information and articles on personal hygiene and good health for young people

Dr. P. Body
a fun website with basic information on good personal hygiene for young people

Childrens First NHS Pet Hygiene
a website that gives information on how young people can keep themselves and their pets healthy

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Medicines

Children First NHS
an interactive website on life and health choices for young people

Youth Health Talk
a website with a collection of young peoples interviews about their experiences of health or illness.

Doctor Ann
a virtual surgery website where young people can ask Dr Ann anything

Patient
a website that has information on specific medicines in general terms

Shantys
a website of a company that manufacturers medicine boxes (dosette boxes) in all shapes and sizes

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Missing People

Missing People
a website where missing people, their families and others who care for them in the UK can receive specialist advice. Other registered charities which may be of interest

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Other Charities

British Liver Trust
a charity website that offers support and information on a wide range of liver diseases

Climb
a charity website giving information to young people who have an inherited metabolic disease and their families

Cystic Fibrosis Trust
a charity website giving information to young people with cystic fibrosis and their families

Gift - The Children's Transplant Charity
a charity website offering young people and their family emotional and practical support during transplantation

Hepatitis B Foundation
a charity website offering information on hepatitis b and real life stories

Hepatitis C Trust
a charity website offering information on hepatitis c

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Trust
a charity website offering information on primary sclerosing cholangitis

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Other useful bodies and organisations

Alpha1 Awareness UK
a website with information on alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

The Association for Glycogen Storage Disease UK
a website with information on glycogen storage disease

AutoImmune Hepatitis Support Goup
a website with information on auto immune liver disease

Galactosaemia Support Group
a website with information on galactosaemia

Biliary Atresia support site
a website where questions can be asked and answered, and experiences shared

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Rights and Legal Stuff

Law Stuff
This website has information about your legal rights. It was created by the Children's Legal Centre, which is a charity that promotes children's rights and gives legal advice and representation to children and young people. Free phone Child Law Advice Line on 08088 020 008

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School

Term Time
a website with an unofficial guide to surviving High School

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Self Harm

The site - self harm information
a website that offers information and advice about self-harm, and don't understand why it's happening to you or someone else

Sexuality

Connections
a website with a section on information about lesbian, gay and bisexual local and national helplines

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Sexual Health

Brook
a website that provides confidential advice and information on sexual health, pregnancy, contraception. There are a number of Brook clinics around the UK or call 0800 802 1234

FPA
a website with information about contraception and sexual health and where to find your nearest Family planning clinic. Tel: 0845 122 8690

R U Thinking
a website with up to date information for young people on sexual health and relationships. Telephone: 0800 28 29 30

Like it is
a website offering information and advice on sexual health and relationships for young people

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Smoking

Go Smoke Free
a website that has information about free NHS support services to help stop smoking

I quit online
a fun website for young people who smoke and would like to stop

Quit
a website that helps smokers to stop – helpline number 0800 00 22 00

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Tattoos & Piercing

Teen Health - a website that has information about getting a tattoo and body piercing.

About Tattoos – a website with useful information about tattooing and piercing.

Young Womens Health.org
a website with a guide for teenagers about body piercing.

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Volunteering

Volunteering UK
a website with volunteering opportunities in England

Duke of Edinburgh's Award
a website that has information on the bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for young people between 14 and 24

 

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