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Read more about the article How do I call 999 if I am deaf?
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Crime / Disability / Personal safety

How do I call 999 if I am deaf?

The emergencySMS service lets deaf, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people in the UK send an SMS text message to the UK 999 service where it will be passed to the police, ambulance, fire rescue, or coastguard.

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January 13, 2014
Read more about the article How do I break the cycle of revenge?
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Behaviour / Relationships

How do I break the cycle of revenge?

Instead of trying to be spiteful back to someone, break the cycle by behaving in a better way yourself. They may learn from this; they may not. Either way, it affects you less.

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January 12, 2014
Read more about the article Don’t be spiteful back to someone
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Behaviour / Relationships

Don’t be spiteful back to someone

Doing a spiteful act back to someone to “see how they like it” rarely has the desired effect of stopping them doing it again; in fact, they’ll often try to be spiteful back to you just for doing it back to them.

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January 11, 2014
Read more about the article Burst frozen pipes can cause lots of damage
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Tips

Burst frozen pipes can cause lots of damage

The typical cost of household damage caused by burst frozen pipes in the cold spell of 2010 averaged up to £7,000 per household. Make sure that both your buildings and contents insurance policies provide your home with sufficient cover.

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January 10, 2014
Read more about the article Find your stopcock
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Tips

Find your stopcock

Knowing where your stopcock is (water mains valve) means you can instantly turn it off the moment you find a burst pipe, reducing the damage to your house and belongings.

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January 9, 2014
Read more about the article Ask if employers will keep you on their records
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Employment

Ask if employers will keep you on their records

If you are unsuccessful in a job interview, ask if they will keep you on their records, and if there are other positions available that may be more suitable to your skills.

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January 8, 2014