Today is White Ribbon Day, also known as the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, which is a global campaign to ensure men take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence against women.
Accept the help others can offer you. Everyone can give something a bit different. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, it shows strength.
To stop unsolicited spam text messages being sent to your mobile ‘phone, don’t reply. Instead, forward them to your network provider for free on 7726 (‘SPAM’), including the sender’s number. Vodaphone users should use 87726, Three users 37726.
Keep handles of saucepans turned to the back of the hob and away from other gas burners/electric rings. This prevents you, your pets and small children spilling hot liquids onto themselves.
In London, smoking-related fires are the second most common cause of fire in the home. Furthermore, the fires caused by smoking materials (including cigarettes, roll-ups, cigars and pipe tobacco) result in more deaths than any other type of fire.
Some alternatives to buying gifts include giving quality time, making a present (where they can see how much effort was involved), or donating to their favourite charity in their name.
Don’t buy gifts that you can’t afford. Make sure any present is needed/useful or appreciated for what it is.
Instead of just living day-to-day, plan the small steps of how you can make a better future and do a little bit each day.
Being in care can sometimes feel isolating and lonely. Many counties have a council for young people if they are in care or care leavers, called a Children In Care Council, set up by the local County Council.
A loan is a type of debt. It is a a sum of money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest. Typically, the money is paid back in regular ‘installments’, or partial repayments, over time.