Lifestyle

There are alot of things which can affect your health that don’t include what you put into your body or the physical activity you do. Your hobbies, interests and social interactions also have a big impact of your health.

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Gambling awareness

If you want more information about gambling and how it can become a problem, and how you can get help with it the websites below can offer support and information.

GamCare Support: Any individual from the age of 16 that has been adversely affected by gambling, or is at risk of developing a problem with gambling or gaming, can access our free GamCare support services. 

Be Gamble Aware: offer free, confidential help for anyone who is worried about their or someone else’s gambling. If you need help right away, call or live chat with an Adviser now through the National Gambling Treatment Service – available 24/7 for advice and help finding the right support.

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Sex and relationships

Sexting: Sexting is the term used to describe when someone makes and shares explicit pictures or videos of themselves, their friends or their boyfriend/ girlfriend. Under the UK Sexual Offences Act, it is an offence for anyone to be making or distributing indecent images and videos of anyone under the age of 18.

Calderdale Sexual Helath Services: provides a fully integrated sexual health service based at Broad Street Plaza in Halifax, with satellite clinics in Todmorden and Brighouse. This provides a ‘one stop shop’ for testing and treatment for genital infections, all methods of contraception and HIV care. Click here for clinic locations.

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