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Health & Welfare

General advice, guidance and support

Childline can help with most aspects of mental health, well-being, bullying, relationships and sex, abuse, friendships and more. It also offers online support 24/7. 

The NSPCC has plenty of advice on bringing up children, children's mental health and online safety and abuse.

Mental health

Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children and families.

Happier Minds is a great local source for how to obtain help and advice in Dudley.

Healthy eating

The BBC has a page packed full of information, advice and recipes.

Exercise

Our learners often talk to us about mental health issues around self-image, weight, concentration, worry and tiredness. Exercise is proven to help with all of these. 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily will make a big difference.

This NHS page explains the scientifically proven benefits of exercise.

Vaping

Childline has advice on vaping and giving up.

Dudley Academies Trust has produced the following useful information sheet: