Keep Aware!
It’s really important to keep your wits about you, don’t forget
there are so many people who can help you if you find yourself in a
sticky situation. Here you can find links, useful contacts and
numbers to help you out.
Mobile Phone Theft
If your mobile phone is stolen report it to the police and call
your service provider so they can block it. For help call
Immobilise helpline 08701 123 123.
If you have a registered phone the police can try to return it
to you if it gets stolen. So register your mobile phone for free on
Immobilise.
Drink Spiking
Spiking means someone has added a drug or alcohol to your drink
without your knowledge. Unfortunately it is quite common, you have
to keep an eye on your drink at all times whether you’re in a bar
or nightclub. Tips – don’t let someone you don’t know buy you a
drink, when you buy your drink you could watch the staff pour it,
and try to buy bottled drinks with lids this way if you’re going on
the dance floor it could fit in your bag (if you’re a girl!).
Ten Tips for Safer Socialising by the Community Safety
Unit
- Eat a sensible meal before or during your night out.
- Plan your evening and pre-book a licensed taxi.
- Avoid being alone at any time, always try to stay in a
group.
- Avoid mixing drinks and try having a soft drink at regular
intervals.
- Never leave drinks unattended.
- Never accept drinks from strangers.
- Never leave anyone to get home alone.
- Don't accept cigarettes from anyone unless you have seen them
open the packet.
- Let a family member or friend know your plans for the
evening.
- Appoint a "drink watcher" who will stay relatively sober to
make sure everyone is safe.
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust offers more
advice on keeping safe, and Wandsworth Council is host to two cool
games - Be
Streetwize and Be
Smart to help keep you aware and out of
trouble.
Keeping Safe Near Water
Ponds, lakes, swimming pools and the sea offer parents and
carers a huge amounts of concern. It’s the second leading cause of
death by accident amongst children. So help put their minds at rest
by being extra careful when you’re out and about, even locally for
example by Singleton lake and Little Burton Farm lake. And if you
are the parents of very young children you shouldn’t let them out
of your site while playing anywhere near water, Babyworld
offers great tips for parents.
Other Useful Websites
Ashford Borough Council, Civic Centre, Tannery Lane, Ashford TN23 1PL
Call: 01233 330290 Email: info@whatmattersashford.co.uk Text: 07765 897208
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