The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
To prevent sunburn, stay out of the sun between 11 and 3pm, cover yourself up with a hat and long but light clothes, and apply sunscreen to exposed skin.
One of the keys to remaining ‘in control’ and happy while bringing up young children is finding other mothers in a similar situation. Parent and Toddler groups are a very important part of our community and very often the first place for mothers to meet other mothers with children the same age.
On each mobile ‘phone network, there is a number you can call or text which will tell you the credit you have remaining. The major UK network numbers are listed below.
If you have worked continuously for the same employer for two years or more, you should be entitled to statutory redundancy pay based on salary, age and length of service.
If you live in the shadow of an expert, it can lower your self-esteem if you compare yourself to their standards. This is an unrealistic viewpoint – it has taken them years and lots of learning to get as good as they are, and you should expect to do the same. Instead, let them help you avoid the mistakes they made along the way.
Don’t let difficulties discourage you. To be able to see every obstacle as an opportunity for growth, you need to be focused on the goal you are pursuing.
The Healthy Start Scheme is available to parents of children under 4, and pregnant mums if they meet certain income and benefit criteria or are under 18. You can find out more by calling 0845 607 6823.
White vinegar dissolves limescale. You can remove limescale from showerheads and taps by filling a bag with white vinegar and tying this around the shaft; remove and rinse them with hot water after a few hours.
You can report a loan shark in confidence to an Illegal Money Lending Team by calling 0300 555 2222, or by texting LOAN SHARK and any details you want to pass on to 60003.
You can get penalty points on your provisional licence before you pass your test. These points last for three years and will count under the New Drivers Act. If you reach six points before you’ve taken your test, your provisional licence won’t be taken away – but if you get any more points within two years of passing your test, you will lose your licence.