The summer is a great time for young people to experience different indoor and outdoor activities, and many organisations put on fun new activities. It is important to remember to risk assess any new activities and follow external visits guidance before going out for the day.

We want people to stay safe and healthy while they enjoy the summer so have pulled together some useful resources and links.

Activities

• National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) guidance about what to do in a firearms or weapons attack, including “Run, Hide, Tell” and the “Stay Safe” film
• West Mercia Police event security information
• Sports Partnership Activity Finder

External Visits

• Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel  (OEAP) advice, support and monitoring of visits and outdoor learning

Mental Health and Wellbeing

• Your Life Your Choice Worcestershire local advice and guidance for families, children and adults of all ages
• Talk to Frank friendly and confidential drugs advice
• Runaway Helpline confidential helpline if you are thinking about running away from home or have already run away
• Samaritans confidential place for you to talk about your feelings

Summer Health

• NHS advice on staying healthy including remembering sunscreen, information about insect bites and how to keep your feet healthy!
• NHS advice for keeping cool in a heatwave
• Royal Horticultural Society harmful garden plants list

Staying Safe Online

• Childnet International advice about using social networking and gaming sites, managing online friendships and sharing holiday snaps
• UK Safer Internet Centre’s Parents’ Guide to Technology

Sexual Health

• Brook sexual health & wellbeing for under 25s

Water Safety

• RNLI online resource to help teach young people about how to survive in cold water
• RNLI Respect the Water advice on staying safe in the water
• United Utilities dangers of swimming in reservoirs or lakes