Links
Useful links
Other useful websites for young people, parents, teachers and youth workers
BBC The Surgery
BBC website giving advice and facts on teen issues including sexual health, drugs and relationships
CEOP
The Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre works across the UK tackling child sex abuse and providing advice for parents, young people and education professionals
Childline
A free and confidential, 24-hour helpline for children in distress or danger
Connexions
Offers advice on education, careers, housing, money, health and relationships for 13-19 year olds in the UK
Channel 4's Embarrassing Teenage Bodies
Helps answer the common questions and health concerns of teenagers. The videos, condition guides and interactive applications provide clear, honest information* about the changes going on in teenage bodies
* WARNING: The above site features very frank discussion and occasionally explicit images of medical conditions. Parental guidance is recommended.
Get Connected
Offers a free helpline service as well as advice via email and webchat. Also has the StartHere information service which is a self-help facility that links young people to a wide range of services that can help when they have problems.
Kettering Youth Information
Free and confidential help for 11-25 yr olds based at the William Knibb Centre, Kettering
NSPCC
Organisation whose aim is to stop cruelty to children by changing the law, changing public attitudes, supporting children and families and raising funds. Provides help and advice for children and their parents
Parents' Centre
Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare
Samaritans
The Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgmental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide
thinkuknow.co.uk
Online guide to Internet safety and safe surfing for young people with advice for parents and education professionals alike
Youth Access
A national organisation that signposts young people to information, advice, counselling and support services
www.depressioninteenagers.co.uk
An interactive website that deals with the subject of depression in young people. It can be used as a resource to help young people recognise the symptoms of depression as well as offering some suggestions about ways to combat these symptoms
www.itsnotyourfault.org
Gives information for children, young people and parents going through divorce or separation
www.youthinformation.com
Includes articles about topics in the field of family, travelling, education, and relationships
