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 Anti-Bullying Week - 13 to 17 November 2017
Don't forget that between 13-17 November 2017 it is Anti-Bullying Week.
Information is on Anti-Bullying Alliance's website, along with how you can get involved.
 Alcohol Awareness Week
Alcohol Concern is pleased to share a resource pack for this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week, running from 13-19 November 2017.
Download your resource pack here
You can order their 'Rethink your drink' scratch cards which help to get people thinking about their drinking. They come in packs of 100 and are priced at £20 per pack. Click here
"Together we want to start an honest conversation about the impact of alcohol on individuals and their families, and to signpost anyone who needs support towards the help they need."
They will be sharing stories this week on Facebook and Twitter. #AAW2017
Voice and
Engagement

UK
Youth Parliament in House of Commons
On
Friday 10 November, members of West Sussex UK Youth Parliament joined 284 Youth
MPs from all over the county in the House of Commons, as part of Parliament Week. This
was to debate the top issues
highlighted from the Make Your Mark Ballot. LGBT, Votes at 16 and Curriculum
for Life were just a few topics young people tackled. From here, Youth MPs will lead campaigns on Curriculum
for Life and Votes at 16 in their local areas.
"I
can't summarise the day; all of it was amazing!" - Sofia, West
Sussex Youth MP for Horsham and Mid-Sussex.
Watch the live stream from Friday
For more information on how to raise an
issue with a West Sussex MYP, or about how to get involved email Caz Henry-Evans.
Local Updates
YourSpace
Tweets
Remember
to check out the YourSpace Twitter for tweets being posted
daily.
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Useful
link for CSE resources
There are some new helpful resources on the NWG website. Check them out!
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 Water
Bill Support
Do
you work with families caring for 3 or more children under the age of 19? Are
they worried about paying their water bills?
Southern
Water's WaterSure Tariff allows bills to be capped for customers who need to
use more water because they are caring for large families or managing certain
medical conditions. For eligibility criteria, look at their website.
For
more information, contact 0800 027 0363 or email payless@southernwater.co.uk.
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 Coastal West Sussex Mind
...are delighted to bring the accredited Enjoy Your Baby online course to West Sussex!
Designed for parents with babies aged 0-2, the free online courses bring together the combined experience of many parents, with advice and suggestions from mental health expert Dr Chris Williams and colleagues. In just five sessions, this course can help mums and dads make positive changes in their lives and start to enjoy new parenthood.
Registration is simple and the course can be completed online. Parents or professionals can revisit the material at any time with their online log in.
To register for the course or for more information, visit their website.
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Events
Please pass to NEET children and young people you work with.
For more information, contact EmmaFaye.Taylor@westsussex.gov.uk.
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