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Walking can be fun:Pick something to spot, for example: birds, animals, trees, red cars, or whatever and count how many you see during your walk to school for a week. Compare your score with your friends or others in your class.
#WalktoSchool
There are different kinds of abuse and it can happen anywhere. It occurs when someone exploits another person or treats them in a way that harms or hurts them. It can happen once or on multiple occasions. People who abuse are not always strangers. They can also be: partners, relatives, a friend, neighbour or carer.
Some of the different types of abuse are described below.
is when someone is physically harmed by another person, for example through assault, such as slapping, pushing, kicking or rough handling. It can also include the misuse of medication, or inappropriate sanctions or restraint.
relates to any sexual activity which the adult has not consented to, was not able to consent to or was pressured into consenting to. This can include rape, sexual assault or harassment, sexual photography, subjection to pornography or inappropriate touching.
includes emotional abuse, verbal assault, intimidation, bullying, cyber bullying, abandonment, threats of harm, humiliation or blaming. Any unjustified withdrawal of services or support networks is also a form of psychological abuse, as is not letting the person have choices or ignoring their wishes.
contact Kent County Council on 03000 41 61 61 or if someone is in immediate risk, dial 999. Support will be provided by specially trained people to victims of abuse and those who report it
Kent County Council, Stop adult abuse – how to protect yourself and others (PDF, 107.2 KB)
www.kent.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/13513/AdultAbuseLeaflet.pdf
Quitting is the best thing you’ll ever do Stopping smoking can make a drastic improvement to your lifestyle and health in ways you might not expect. Once you stop smoking, some of the benefits are immediate and some are longer-term.
Thousands of children across the world will be celebrating walking to school.
It’s been proven that children who do some form of exercise, especially a walk before school, do better in class because they arrive refreshed, fit and ready to learn.
During morning peak traffic times, one in five cars on the road are taking children school, contributing to congestion, air pollution and carbon emissions.
The school run alone is responsible for generating two million tonnes of CO2 per year. Imagine what we could achieve if we began converting some of these rides to strides?
#WalktoSchool
Stop for 28 days and you’re five times more likely to quit for goodhttps://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/stoptober/home
#Stoptober2016
Kent is launching a consultation into a new strategy to improve the outcomes, experiences and support for adults with autism.
At the core of the strategy is creating an autism-friendly society in Kent for the estimated 13,431 people in the county who live with the condition.
Local authorities are required to develop their own local plan as set out in the National Autism Strategy ‘Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives’.
Graham Gibbens, KCC Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care and Public Health, said: “It is estimated that autism affects about 1.1% of the population and it can have a significant impact on every aspect of their lives and the lives of those close to them.
“We are committed to improving diagnosis, assessment and support for those with the condition as well as increasing understanding in the community so we can all support people with autism to live fulfilling and rewarding lives.
“We value the views of people in Kent and we are inviting you to have your say in helping us to shape a strategy which makes Kent truly autism friendly.” (more…)
Talking and listening always helps because when we talk we see solutions we would probably never find through thinking alone. (After all, that’s why humans have always lived and worked in groups and not alone.) Often you don t need any special skills for this. You can listen to a mate. A mate can listen to you.
But there’s no shame in asking for expert support when you need it — from your GP, from a helpline. Sometimes that’s the smart thing to do.
Since you can’t control what happens to you in life, only what you do about it, sometimes asking for support is the best way to take back control.
There are many places where you can find what you need.
More help on the Smartcard. Keep it in your wallet.
www.nspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WSPD-smart-card.pdf
NEED SUPPORT?
Samaritans – call 116 123
free anytime day or night
Release the Pressure
Call 0800 107 0160
Chat online www.mentalhealthmatters.com/our-services/helpline-services/time-online/
CALM — call 0800 585858
free 5pm till12 midnight
NHS non emergency:
Call 111
Contact your GP
Download Stay Alive app at prevent-suicide.org.uk
We’re all different but the warning signs are much the same for everyone: tiredness, disrupted sleep, irritability, addictive or dangerous behaviour and/or losing interest in work, sex, food or anything else that’s usually enjoyable.
Keep an eye out for your mates. If you’re concerned, keep in touch. Perhaps do something together and have a chat. It’s OK to talk about difficult stuff even suicide. That’s how we get through it.
NEED SUPPORT?
Samaritans – call 116 123
free anytime day or night
Release the Pressure
Call 0800 107 0160
Chat online www.mentalhealthmatters.com/our-services/helpline-services/time-online/
CALM — call 0800 585858
free 5pm till12 midnight
NHS non emergency:
Call 111
Contact your GP
Download Stay Alive app at prevent-suicide.org.uk
When you’re overloaded sleep might feel like the last thing you need. But it’s probably the thing you need most.
Get a bed routine that works for you. (Use the bed for sex and sleeping, No screens. Read or listen to the radio to wind down.)
Drink, drugs and caffeine will interfere with sleep — and may lead to poor decision-making — so best to avoid them.
NEED SUPPORT?
Samaritans – call 116 123
free anytime day or night
Release the Pressure
Call 0800 107 0160
Chat online www.mentalhealthmatters.com/our-services/helpline-services/time-online/
CALM — call 0800 585858
free 5pm till12 midnight
NHS non emergency:
Call 111
Contact your GP
Download Stay Alive app at prevent-suicide.org.uk
The greatest human gift is our ability to communicate. We’re lucky to have it.
Connect by meeting a mate, helping someone, joining something, volunteering, playing sport or a game.
And laugh – It’s an instant connection.
More help on the Smartcard. Keep it in your wallet.
www.nspa.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WSPD-smart-card.pdf
NEED SUPPORT?
Samaritans – call 116 123
free anytime day or night
Release the Pressure
Call 0800 107 0160
Chat online www.mentalhealthmatters.com/our-services/helpline-services/time-online/
CALM — call 0800 585858
free 5pm till12 midnight
NHS non emergency:
Call 111
Contact your GP
Download Stay Alive app at prevent-suicide.org.uk