Around 60 per cent of accidental fires in the home start in the kitchen. Keep electrical leads, tea towels, cloths, loose clothing and anything else that may catch fire away from the oven and hob.
Allow sufficient rest time to recover from training or physical exercising. Professional athletes and Olympians realise that overtraining is a very real and serious risk.
Alex got a Christmas temp job, worked hard and impressed the management. He’s now been there for two years and has the supervisor’s job.
If you think someone you know may be experiencing domestic abuse, there are lots of ways they can get help. Check out www.leewaysupport.org to find out what support is available in Norfolk and Suffolk, or call them on 0300 561 0077.
Many domestic violence victims find it hard to leave – they may be frightened, they may not have anywhere to go, perhaps they have no money or means of support. But there is professional support available out there for everyone – men, women and children.
My name is Hannah; I am 30yrs old and a mother of two. Dylan will be six in February and my daughter Leila is 18 months old. I grew up in Norwich living with my Mum, Dad and Younger sister Kate.
2 women in the UK are killed every week by a partner or ex-partner, making domestic abuse the largest cause of death worldwide in women aged 19-44 – greater than war, cancer or motor vehicle accidents.
Norfolk Police receive over 30,000 calls every year relating to domestic violence. Domestic violence is illegal and can result in prison sentences for the perpetrator.
Domestic abuse isn’t just about physical violence. It can include emotional and psychological damage as well – such as name-calling, threats and bullying. No-one deserves to be mistreated in any way by a member of their household.
Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men in their lifetime. You might see signs like bruising or someone wearing long sleeves in hot weather to cover up the bruises. Look out for friends who cut off relationships because their partner has told them to.