Information
Health
Good health is important if you want to enjoy life to the full, so:
Think about ways to stay healthy.
Don’t put off getting help with any health problems you may have.
Don’t struggle on your own; get support early before the problems get too big. If you feel you can’t talk to your family about what’s worrying you, speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser or contact any of the below.
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk
National Health Service Direct 0845 4647
www.hexnet.co.uk/alanon/alateen.html
Alateen is part of the A1-Anon fellowship and is for young people, aged twelve to twenty, who are affected by a problem drinker/
www.quit.org.uk
Quitline: Help to stop smoking 0800 002200
www.ruthinking.co.uk
Sexwise: Advice and information for young people about sex
www.edauk.com
Eating Disorders Association
Information and help on all aspects of eating disorders including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and binge eating.
www.bdadyslexia.org.uk
British Dyslexia Association: Help and support for people with dyslexia.
www.diss.org.uk
Disability Information Services
www.nas.org.uk
National Autistic Society
www.carers.org
The Princess Royal Trust for Carers
www.drugworld.org
Turning Point –information about drugs
MIND 0208 519 2122
National Association for Mental Health
www.brook.org.uk
Free and confidential advice about sexual health advice and contraception for under-25s.
0800 0185 023 for the helpline or to find your local service
Local Services
YPAS, (Young Person’s Advisory Service )
17 Parsons Lane, Bury
(Behind The Rock)
0161 761 2136
Streetwise 0161 253 6476
Advice and support for young people, including teenage pregnancy, housing and mental health.
Food and You 01204 844427
Support with eating disorders
Fairfield Hospital 0161 764 6081
The St Mary’s Centre 0161 276 6515
Sexual Assault Referral Centre