by Andy Humphries | Jan 9, 2018 | Real life
Hi, my name is Puskin. My stepdad’s mum had a stroke and unfortunately died. If we knew more about this illness we might have been able to save her. I want people and especially young ones like myself to know what a stroke is, how it can be prevented and how you could...
by Andy Humphries | Jan 8, 2018 | Real life
Do not ring 999 if you need a lift home because you have run out of money. The message is clear: You wouldn’t ring a clothes shop if you needed a plumber so please do not ring 999 if all you need is a lift home. By ringing 999 you are wasting a vital call taker’s...
by Andy Humphries | Jan 8, 2018 | Real life
The factsStudies show that drivers using a hands-free or handheld mobile phone are slower at recognising and reacting to hazards.Even careful drivers can be distracted by a call or text and a split-second lapse in concentration could result in a crash.The figures More...
by Andy Humphries | Dec 19, 2017 | Real life
Bonfires Only adults should deal with bonfires and there is a reason for this: they can be very dangerous. Do you want to be a fire inspector for the night? Here are some simple but life saving guidelines. Keep a good distance from fires as you might burn if too...
by Andy Humphries | Dec 14, 2017 | Real life
Source: NHS website If you are feeling depressed, it can be helpful to try some coping strategies. David Richards, professor of mental health services research at the University of Exeter, offers these self-help tips for dealing with depression. Stay in touch...
by Andy Humphries | Dec 14, 2017 | Real life
Saying no to drugs Drug misuse can damage your health and could possibly lead to addiction, which in turn could lead to poverty, homelessness, isolation and ultimately death. ‘This is not going to happen to me. I am in control and I am definitively not going to...
by Andy Humphries | Dec 11, 2017 | Real life
If you’re being bullied, you may feel hopeless, fearful and isolated. You may also find difficult to talk to someone about it and you may end up making excuses to avoid going to school (“I am not feeling well”, “I have an upset...
by Andy Humphries | Dec 6, 2017 | Real life
Did you find the safety danger in the picture? Not all of the cyclists in the picture are wearing a helmet. Make sure you wear one when out cycling (or skateboarding). If you are worried about not looking cool in one, just remember that you will not be cool if you...
by Andy Humphries | Dec 6, 2017 | Real life
Be smart when crossing the road Don’t cross the road while: talking to friends listening to music making mobile phone calls text messaging If you cannot cross the road on a safe crossing (zebra, pelican, toucan and puffin) don’t run when crossing as you might trip up...
