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Road safety – cars

Road safety – cars

The June 2015 report from the Department for Transport highlights that young car drivers aged between 17 and 24 are an important set of road users because they are statistically over-represented in reported road accidents in comparison with older car drivers aged 25...
Drink driving

Drink driving

If you or one of your friends/members of your family drive you should never drink and drive as the potential impact on you and innocent parties can change lives forever. Here are some facts and figures which we recommend you should read and discuss at school/with your...
Winter health

Winter health

Five ways to stay healthy this winter Eliminate your sleep debt In winter, we naturally sleep more, due to the longer nights. Use the time to catch up if you usually sleep six-and-a-half hours a night, much less than the seven to nine hours recommended. Drink more...
Driving in winter

Driving in winter

Driving in winter In the UK most people can start learning to drive when they’re 17. If you are a novice driver you will find winter driving quite daunting.  Here are some great safety tips. Icy pavements and roads can be very slippery. Take extra care if you go out....
Stay safe at Christmas

Stay safe at Christmas

Read up on the advice below to make sure the festive period is a happy one. Out and about- (Advice for over 18s) If you are out celebrating this year make sure you look after your friends and know how you are getting home at the end of the night Make sure you eat...
Beat the flu the easy way

Beat the flu the easy way

Flu is an infectious and common viral illness spread by coughs and sneezes. It’s not the same as the common cold. Flu is caused by a different group of viruses. Symptoms tend to be more severe and last longer. You can catch flu – short for influenza– all year round,...
Time to get active!

Time to get active!

Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. Spring is for most people a welcome time to start doing some physical activities outdoors. The recommended physical activity that young people (5-18 years) should do is 60 minutes every day. The NHS website has...
Allergy alert. How prepared are you?

Allergy alert. How prepared are you?

Are spring allergies letting you down? Here are some facts and tips if you are a sufferer. Firstly let’s see the facts and figures. What is an allergy? An allergy is an adverse reaction that the body has to a particular food or substance in the environment. What...
Will you survive the summer?

Will you survive the summer?

Summer safe Would you know how to keep yourself cool on a hot summer day? Here is what you should do to avoid the symptoms of heat exhaustion, heatstroke and dehydration: stay hydrated by drinking cold drinks regularly, such as water and fruit juice avoid excess...