Some useful links…
Connexions 360 www.connexions360.org.uk
A new website to make sure East Sussex young people are in the know.
Teenage Health Freak www.teenagehealthfreak.org
Aimed at young people. Visit 'Dr Ann's Virtual Surgery' for tips and advice on a wide range of issues.
Trashed www.trashed.co.uk
Excellent website from the Health Education Authority. Straight information and facts on street drugs, what they are made from, the effects they can have and the risks involved in taking them, all done in a straightforward, non-preachy manner.
Think about drink www.wrecked.co.uk
Aimed at young people: a 'Fact or Fiction?' quiz, general information on alcohol and an opportunity to send in and read embarrassing drinking tales.
ChildLine www.childline.org.uk
This website has useful fact sheets through which you can learn more about all sorts of issues, from bullying to exam stress.
Lifebytes www.lifebytes.gov.uk
Aimed at young people: a 'Fact or Fiction?' quiz, general information on alcohol and an opportunity to send in and read embarrassing drinking tales.
Talk To Frank www.talktofrank.com
Wealden Youth Website www.w4y.co.uk
A website for 10-19 year olds providing lots of advice, tips and chances to have your say.
NHS www.nhs.uk/Pages/HomePage.aspx
The NHS website has information on a variety of different things such as your local dentist and phobias.
The site www.thesite.org/
"The site" gives advice on everything a teenager could ever need to know. Preparing for a festival and the single life are just two things which the website can help you with.
Brook www.brook.org.uk/
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health advice and contraception to young people.
BBC Bitesize www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
Kick start your revision by using the BBC bitesize.
Directgov www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Apply for your driving licence or get advice on benefits on the DirectGov website.
Young Minds www.youngminds.org.uk
Helps improve the mental health of all children.
vInspired vinspired.com/
Sign up to Vinspired and work towards awards such as Vinvolved by doing 50 hours of volunteering. It looks great on your CV and universities love it!
Are you being safe? Need advice on relationships? ruthinking.co.uk
Advice on relationships, sex and contraception and details of your local CONFIDENTIAL service
Directgov - for young people www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/index.htm
Advice on Work and Careers
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Workandcareers/index.htm
Information and advice on how to stay healthy, eating disorders, bullying, coping with divorce and much more
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/HealthAndRelationships/index.htm
Find out what money is available to create more leisure activities and facilities in your local area
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Youthfunds/index.htm
Help and advice for disabled teenagers moving into adulthood and creating a Transition Plan
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Youngdisabledpeople/index.htm
Broaden your horizons by travelling the world, learning to drive or getting the best out of public transport
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016186
How the United Kingdom and the European Union are organised and run
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016203
All your questions answered on tax, savings, benefits and managing your cash
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Money/index.htm
Get information about your housing rights and advice if you're thinking about leaving home
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/Housing/index.htm
The different types of crime that might affect you and what happens when you report a crime or go to court
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/CrimeAndJustice/index.htm
Surviving school, studying and training information and how to apply for college or university
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016099
If you're at a loose end, get some ideas on how to fill up your spare time
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/YoungPeople/DG_10016105
Health www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en/CheckSymptoms
Health websites
Alcohol www.nhs.uk/livewell/alcohol/Pages/Alcoholhome.aspx
Links on Alcohol
Health Links www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en/CheckSymptoms
http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en/CheckSymptoms
http://www.nhs.uk/change4life/Pages/change-for-life.aspx
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/
http://www.need2know.co.uk/health
http://www.birdsbeesandteens.nhs.uk/index.aspx
http://www.teenweightwise.com/
http://www.thesite.org/
http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?go=Health
Alcoholic Links www.nhs.uk/livewell/alcohol/Pages/Alcoholhome.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/alcohol/Pages/Alcoholhome.aspx
http://www.talktofrank.com/drugs.aspx?id=166
http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/
http://www.drinking.nhs.uk/
http://alcoholhelp.co.uk/
http://www.alcohollearningcentre.org.uk/Topics/Browse/AlcoholEffects/?
Bullying Links www.cyberbullying.co.uk/
http://www.bullying.co.uk/
http://www.childline.org.uk/explore/bullying/pages/bullying.aspx
http://www.beatbullying.org/
http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/bullying.html
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/bullying/Pages/Bullyinghome.aspx
http://www.connexions-direct.com/index.cfm?pid=151&catalogueContentID=384
http://www.cyberbullying.co.uk/
Job Links www.studentjob.co.uk/
http://www.connexions-direct.com/jobs4u/
http://www.jobsearch.co.uk/
http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/
http://www.studentjob.co.uk/
Drugs www.nhs.uk/livewell/drugs/Pages/Drugshome.aspx
http://www.talktofrank.com/
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/drug-misuse/Pages/Introduction.aspx
http://www.nhs.uk/livewell/drugs/Pages/Drugshome.aspx
