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Need 2 Know
A website for young people aged 12 and above covering all aspects of health including addictions, body matters, sexual Health, well being, keeping fit, mental health, first aid, health services, healthy eating and other important issues.
www.need2know.co.uk/health
Healthy Eating
The Vegetarian Society
All you need to know to eat healthily as a vegetarian. This site also has information to help you set up your own vegetarian society.
www.vegsoc.org/youth
info@vegsoc.org
Eating Disorders Association
information about eating disorders, how to get help and how to help someone you know with an eating disorder. Young people have helped to create this site, they have made suggestions, sent in articles and are constantly reviewing the site.
www.b-eat.co.uk/YoungPeople/Home
fyp@b-eat.co.uk
The British Diabetic Association
Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition.
www.diabetes.org.uk
info@diabetes.org.uk
Rethink
Rethink, the leading national mental health membership charity, works to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.
www.rethink.org
Young Minds
The national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.
www.youngminds.org.uk
After Adoption
Confidential helpline for young people with a connection to adoption.
www.afteradoption.org.uk
information@afteradoption.org.uk
actionline@afteradoption.org.uk
A National Voice
An organisation run for and by young people who are or have been in care
www.anationalvoice.org
info@anationalvoice
ChildLine
You can talk to ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can call ChildLine. Some of the things that people phone about are feeling lonely or unloved, worries about their future, problems about school, bullying, drugs, pregnancy, HIV and AIDS, physical and sexual abuse, running away and concerns about parents, brothers, sisters and friends, and crimes against them. Whatever your worry, large or small, Childline are here to offer advice and support. When you are ready. Call ChildLine on 0800 1111.
www.childline.org.uk
Care Law
This is an information site for children and young people in care in England & Wales. It covers many topics from your rights in care to what happens when you leave care. It also explains how the law is different if you are 'accommodated', as opposed to being under a care order. The information is given in a question and answer format. The information is updated every 6 months. The site has now been updated to include the Human Rights Act.
www.carelaw.org.uk
RPS Rainer
Working with young people who have been involved with the criminal justice system, are leaving care, homeless, young parents or facing serious deficits in their education affecting their employment prospects. Rainer focuses on supported accommodation, learning and employability, tackling crime and support for young people and their families.
www.raineronline.org
Ethnicity
Britkid
A website about race, racism, and growing up in Britain. Shows you what it is like to be of a different ethnic origin or religion. Plus information on serious issues such as racial discrimination and the law, public attitudes and historical issues.
www.britkid.org
Commission For Racial Equality
The Commission for Racial Equality is the government body for monitoring and advising on race issues in Britain. The website covers areas such as law, publications and a self-help guide.
www.cre.gov.uk
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust
The only UK charity entirely devoted to providing everyone in society with the practical support and personal safety guidance they need to reduce their fear of crime and develop skills and strategies for keeping themselves safe. Can provide information packs, booklets and resources
www.suzylamplugh.org
info@suzylamplugh.org
Kidscape
Gives advice and information about how to avoid being bullied or abused. Has very good downloadable information booklets.
www.kidscape.org.uk
Children's Legal Centre
A unique independent national charity concerned with law and policy affecting children and young people. Many years of experience in providing legal advice and representation to children, their carers and professionals throughout the UK.
www.childrenslegalcentre.com
clc@essex.ac.uk
Children's Rights Officers And Advocates
Offer independent advice and support. CROA has a National Development Project that supports members and the children and young people they work with. You will find information about specific services including bespoke training, preparing organisations to deliver Total Respect and accrediting young people as trainers.
www.croa.org.uk
info@croa.org.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service
Offers someone who will listen and speak up for young people. Offers information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25.
www.nyas.net
help@nyas.net
Bereavement
Cruse Bereavement Care
Cruse can help you cope with the loss of a loved one, through one-to-one counselling and a useful website which can help to answer your questions about death and provide a chance to talk to other young people who have had similar experiences.
www.rd4u.org.uk
