If you are a Child/Young Person, this part of the website is for you. A child or young person is anyone aged up to 18. The term Child usually means a person up to 12, the term Young Person is then used for teenagers, up to 18.

If you are worried about yourself or a friend who may be being mistreated or abused, need advice or need to talk to someone, you can confidentially talk to:

Child Line: 0800 11 11

NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000

You can also find ways to talk to us in Reporting Concerns, however this would not remain confidential.

We have also provided some useful information to help you to stay safe and be healthy, including on-line.

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