You're Not on Your Own

This episode discusses advice from Money Helper on spending money this Christmas and what to do if you're struggling financially. Useful websites and helplines: Money Helper: Helpline:08001387777 Open Monday to Friday 8.00am - 6.00pm Welsh: 0800 138 0555* Typetalk: 18001 0800 915 4622* From overseas: +44 20 3553 22 Links: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/christmas/we-need-to-talk-about-christmas https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money/how-to-have-a-conversation-about-money https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/blog/christmas/cut-the-cost-of-christmas-dinner Citizens Advice Bureau- Website:https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Helplines: Adviceline (England): 03444 111 444 Advicelink (Wales): 03444 77 20 20 Textphone: 18001 03444 111 445 Mental Health Organisation Samaritans Website:https://www.samaritans.org/ Helpline: 116 123 Email:jo@samaritans.org Mind Website:https://www.mind.org.uk/ Infoline: 0300 123 3393 Email: info@mind.org.uk Text: 86463 Rethink Mental Illness Website: https://www.rethink.org/ Advice service: 0300 5000 927 Shout Website: https://giveusashout.org/ Text: Text SHOUT to 85258 NHS Website:https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/ https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/

Rachel Wallace, Local Campaigns Manager from the NSPCC, joins us again, this time to advise on what to do if you feel a child is being abused or neglected. NSPCC Socials Twitter- @NSPCC Facebook - @nspcc Instagram - nspcc_official Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/nspcc/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/user/nspcc Useful Websites and Helplines: NSPCC: Helpline- 0808 800 5000 Email- help@nspcc.org.uk Website - https://www.nspcc.org.uk/ Links- https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/neglect/#support Childline Helpline- 0800 1111 Website - https://www.childline.org.uk/ Links- https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/getting-help/asking-adult-help/#conversation

Rachel Wallace, Local Campaigns Manager for the NSPCC in the Midlands, is back for another episode. This time talking about how to keep children safe from grooming. She talks about the different types of grooming and how to report it. She also advises on ways to help prevent grooming and talks about Talk PANTS, a way for parents to have a conversation with children about their bodies, to help keep them safe from sexual abuse. Useful Websites: NSPCC Programme InCtrl Link: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services-children-families/inctrl Net Aware- Website: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ Childline Helplines: 0800 1111 Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/ Reporting Child Abuse Link: https://www.gov.uk/report-child-abuse CEOP- https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ NSPCC Helpline: 0808 800 5000 Email: help@nspcc.org.uk. Where To Find Pants Material: Book: https://www.matalan.co.uk/product/detail/s2862921_c000/nspcc-pantosaurus-and-the-power-of-pants-book-blue The Pantosaurus Song: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L8WH79K PANTS More Information Links: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/globalassets/documents/advice-and-info/pants/pants-2018/pants-parents-guide-online.pdf https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/pants-how-to-answer-questions/ https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/pants-underwear-rule/ https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/schools/pants-teaching?_ga=2.123672137.311640391.1634983212-796489458.1618995833 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07L8WH79K

This episode explores stress and ways to reduce your stress. Useful Websites: Mental Health Foundation- Links: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/how-manage-and-reduce-stress Mind Links: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/breathing-exercises-for-stress/ https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/peer-support/finding-peer-support/ Mind Infoline tel: 0300 123 3393 text: 86463 email: info@mind.org.uk web: mind.org.uk NHS Links: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/self-help/guides-tools-and-activities/mental-wellbeing-audio-guides/ https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/ https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/online-community/ https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/ www.mentalhealthrecovery.com Rethink Mental Illness Link: https://www.rethink.org/advice-and-information/living-with-mental-illness/wellbeing-physical-health/stress-how-to-cope/ Samaritans Website:https://www.samaritans.org/ Helpline: 116 123 Email:jo@samaritans.org Be Mindful web: bemindful.co.uk Big White Wall web: bigwhitewall.com Elefriends web: elefriends.org.uk Health and Safety Executive web: hse.gov.uk/stress International Stress Management Association web: isma.org.uk Mind Tools web: mindtools.com Stress Management Society web: stress.org.uk Link: Individual Stress Test - The Stress Management Society Further Support Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) Telephone: 0300 123 1190. Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm Website: www.acas.org.uk Citizens Advice Telephone England: 03444 111 444 Telephone Wales: 03444 77 20 20 Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk National Debtline Telephone: 0808 808 4000. Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm and Saturday Webchat: through the website Website: www.nationaldebtline.org Shelter A housing and homelessness charity offering specialist advice on a range of housing issues. Telephone: 0808 800 4444. Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm Website: www.england.shelter.org.uk/ StepChange Telephone: 0800 138 1111. Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 8am to 4pm Address: Wade House, Merrion Centre, Leeds, LS2 8NG Webchat: through the website. Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm Email: through the website Website: www.stepchange.org Sane UK mental health charity aiming to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. Including family friends and carers. Telephone: 0300 304 7000. 4:30pm -10:30pm everyday Email: through the website Website: www.sane.org.uk Support Line Telephone: 01708 765200 Email: info@supportline.org.uk Website: www.supportline.org.uk Relate Website: www.relate.org.uk

In this episode, Rachel from the NSPCC is back to advise us on our children's mental health. She talks about common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression and lets us know where to go to get help. Rachel also talks about how to support our children through the pandemic, reducing stress, and what to do if your child is self-harming. Useful Websites: Childline - Helplines: 0800 1111 Website: https://www.childline.org.uk/ NSPCC- Helplines:0808 800 5000 email help@nspcc.org.uk. Links: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/ CAMHS- Websites: https://camhs.elft.nhs.uk/ NHS Links: https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/youth-mental-health/ YoungMinds Website: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

With the easing of COVID-19 safety measures in the UK, this episode explores how some UK universities will be opening their doors to new students this year. It will look at the registration process, welcome week and freshers, course introduction and potential covid safety measures. It will also provide tips to new students about issues such as money, homesickness and more. Registration/Student ID- 01:00 Welcome Week/Course Introduction/ Freshers- 05:43 Covid-19 Safety Advice to Universities- 18:11 Tips on First Year- 20:30 Useful websites: Freshers week - https://welovefreshers.co.uk/ Covid Safety Measures - https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/what-we-do/policy-and-research/publications/checklist-communications-prepare-2021-22 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-covid-19-operational-guidance Money Advice - https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en?source=mas What to Pack- https://www.savethestudent.org/accommodation/what-to-take-to-university.html Homesickness advice- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/z6q7kmn https://www.timeshighereducation.com/student/advice/how-deal-homesickness-university https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/blog/how-to-deal-with-feeling-homesick-or-lonely-at-university/

In this episode, Rachel Wallace, Local Campaigns Manager for the NSPCC in the Midlands, advises on child bullying. She talks about the different types of bullying and the effects it has on children and young people. She advises on what to do if your child is being bullied or is bullying others. Rachel also offers tips to young people on what to do if they witness bullying or are being bullied themselves. For Further Information and Help: NSPCC Helpline- For parents and carers: 0808 800 5000 email help@nspcc.org.uk. Links:https://www.nspcc.org.uk/what-is-child-abuse/types-of-abuse/bullying-and-cyberbullying/ Net-Aware Website: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ Childline Website:https://www.childline.org.uk/ Helpline for 18 or below: 0800 1111

This episode explores what trolling is and looks at what is being done to prevent it from happening in the UK. It takes a look at the UK laws and what regulation social media companies, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are doing to prevent online abuse. It also talks about celebrity trolling cases, such as the recent racist online abuse English football players faced in the final of the 2020 Euros football tournament. Link to socials and other places you can listen to the podcast

Joined with a special guest Hannah Ruschen, a Policy Officer the Child Safety Online team at the NSPCC, the UK's leading children's charity which fights to end child abuse in the UK. In this episode, Hannah advises us on how to keep our children safe online without invading their privacy. She also gives tips on how to deal with the dangers of children being online such as child grooming, viewing inappropriate content, cyberbullying and more. For Further Information and Help: NSPCC Helpline- For parents and carers: 0808 800 5000 email help@nspcc.org.uk. Links: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/ https://www.nspcc.org.uk/about-us/news-opinion/2021/childline-tool-remove-nude-images-online/ Net-Aware Website: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/ Childline Website:https://www.childline.org.uk/ Helpline for 18 or below: 0800 1111 CEOP Website:https://www.ceop.police.uk/safety-centre/ NSPCC Socials Instagram: @nspcc_official Facebook: @nspcc Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/nspcc You're Not on Your Own Socials Twitter:@notonyourown1 Instagram: @yourenotonyourown

This episode takes a look at common scams hitting the UK at the moment and looks at ways to help spot the scam before it's too late. Useful Websites: Action Fraud Website: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/ Helpline: 0300 123 2040 Links: https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/useful-organisations https://www.actionfraud.police.uk/individual-protection Citizens Advice Link: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/scams/check-if-something-might-be-a-scam/ Think Jessica Website:https://www.thinkjessica.com/ Email:advice@thinkjessica.com Links :https://www.thinkjessica.com/telephone-scams/ https://www.thinkjessica.com/postal-fraud/ https://www.thinkjessica.com/doorstep-crime/ Educational Material -- Think Jessica Age UK Links: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/information-advice/money-legal/scams-fraud/# https://www.ageuk.org.uk/barnet/our-services/latest-scams/ Gov.UK Links:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/dvla-releases-latest-scam-images-to-help-keep-motorists-safe-online https://www.gov.uk/guidance/identify-hmrc-related-scam-phone-calls-emails-and-text-messages https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/frauds-tricks-and-scams/fraud-tricks-and-scams JobsAware Links: https://www.jobsaware.co.uk/job-scams

Back from my holiday, this episode discusses the covid safety changes to Butlins, the UK resorts chain. I talk about my experience and thoughts on entertainment, activities, food, apps and more. This episode also explores wheelchair accessibility and discusses passenger assistance on trains.

After hearing Dave's story on cerebral palsy, this episode follows on from that. Joined with a special guest from Scope, the disability and equality charity for England and Wales, Richard Luke, Specialist Information Officer, shares more information on cerebral palsy and advises on treatment, access and more. Richard also talks about Scope and the services they offer to the public. Scope website: https://www.scope.org.uk/ Online community: https://forum.scope.org.uk/?_ga=2.165102264.688048778.1622727278-1753546260.1621508239&_gac=1.228141807.1622027541.CjwKCAjw47eFBhA9EiwAy8kzNGyfZEOjJsJNQ1UEjjO3rF7hkxB9-PUy8zeiM7xAllFsBo6f87ZcnxoCW_MQAvD_BwE Helpline: 0808 800 3333 Email: helpline@scope.org.uk Socials: Twitter:@scope Facebook: @scope Youtube:(69) Scope - Equality for disabled people - YouTube

In today's episode I speak to 55 year old Dave who was born with cerebral palsy and due to his condition is now in a wheelchair. He is also a former employee for Scope (Cerebral Palsy), a charity that fights for equality for disabled people. Useful websites: Charities for people with Cerebral Palsy: Scope - Website: https://www.scope.org.uk/ Helpline: Phone: 0808 800 3333. Textphone: dial 18001 then 0808 800 3333. Calls are free from UK landlines and mobiles. Email: helpline@scope.org.uk. Action Cerebral Palsy- Website: https://www.actioncp.org/ Cerebral Palsy Plus Website: https://www.cerebralpalsyplus.org.uk/ Link: https://www.cerebralpalsyplus.org.uk/membership/ More Information NHS - Link :https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/cerebral-palsy/ Discrimination UK Law Equality Act 2010- Link: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents Equality and Human Right Commission- Link; https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/equality-act/equality-act-2010 Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Link: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/50/section/19 Citizen Advice - Link: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/discrimination-because-of-disability/what-counts-as-disability-discrimination/#h-access-to-public-transport Link: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/what-are-the-different-types-of-discrimination/discrimination-because-of-something-connected-to-your-disability/ International Resources https://www.ofcp.ca/about-cerebral-palsy/cp-organizations/#01 https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/cp/links.html

I'm so sorry there hasn't been an episode in a while, this is an update on the podcast and the How to keep children safe online episode. These two websites have tips and advice on how to keep your children online. NSPCC Website: https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/safeguarding-child-protection/social-media-and-online-safety You can also call the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000, report your concern online or email at help@nspcc.org.uk. Internet Matters Website:https://www.internetmatters.org/

In this episode, Shaun and I discuss whether we think social media is good or bad. We both have younger siblings, which made the conversation turn to the negative impact social media can have on young people and children. After mentioning the positives and benefits of social media, we touched on cyberbullying, influencers, grooming, fake news, and explicit content.

Whether you're looking for your first car or, like me, you haven't got a clue when it comes to cars. This episode is definitely for you!! It covers buying cars online and what to check when looking at used cars in person. Useful Websites: Can I buy a car in lockdown? | Auto Trader UK Buying a used car - Citizens Advice Accepting returns and giving refunds: the law - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Avoid unfair terms in sales contracts - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) How to test drive and check a used car - Money Advice Service Your rights if something is wrong with your car - Money Advice Service Your legal rights | AA (theaa.com) How to buy a car online | Auto Express Getting your money back if you paid by card or PayPal - Citizens Advice AA Car Inspection services:0800 056 8040 AA Vehicle Inspections | AA Cars (theaa.com)

In this episode, I share my experience with being mixed-race in the UK. I touch on both racism, discrimination and colourism.

Finally, there are plans to amend the old UK 1983 Mental health. This episode explorers the main points of the reform. For More Information: Mental Health Act - NHS (www.nhs.uk) NHS Guidance on temporary changes to the Mental Health Act due to coronavirus (rethink.org) Government commits to reform the Mental Health Act - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 2018 Prime Minister unveils plans to transform mental health support - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) 2017 'Discriminatory' mental health system overhauled - BBC News 2021 Reforming the Mental Health Act - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Landmark reform of mental health laws - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Mental Health Act reform - Health Secretary Matt Hancock - 13th January 2021 - YouTube Breaking news: Government proposal to change mental health law (autism.org.uk) Mental Health Act Review | Mind My son was sectioned in an inpatient unit - I warned Katie Price to save son Harvey from this living nightmare (thesun.co.uk) Reforming the Mental Health Act - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

In this episode, I share my experience of moving for the first time, getting my social housing flat and advice on managing money when you leave home.

This episode is about the Government's rules and guidance on moving during the third national lockdown. As this episode includes a lot of information, you may want to find the section most relevant to you. You can still move, rules 0:40 Safety guidance on moving during lockdown 1:25 Moving house in lockdown 3:33 Clinically extremely vulnerable people 7:09 Money Advice Service advice on extra costs when buying a home 7:36 Making offers or reservations 11:50 Agreeing to move 13:34 Moving your belongings 14:22 Renting ...letting agents and landlord requirements 14:50 Right to Buy 18:18 Helpful sources How to sell a home - How to Sell Guide - A guide for people looking to sell a home in England and Wales (publishing.service.gov.uk) Buying a Home - Buying a home - Money Advice Service Types of mortgage - Money Advice Service First-time Buyers - Which? Renting - Renting A Home - Which? Renting a home: the first steps - Which? Which? - Expert testing, reviews and advice from Which? helpline 029 2267 0001 Money Advice Service -Free and impartial money advice, set up by government - Money Advice Service Helpline - 0800 138 7777

In this episode, I talk about New Year's resolutions and The Independent and Verywell Minds tips on sticking to them. Verywell Minds Article -https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-keep-your-new-years-resolutions-2795719 The Independent Article - https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/new-year-resolutions-2021-b1778098.html

This episode gives tips on how to manage loneliness at Christmas. Sources and Useful Information: Mind links:https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/christmas-and-mental-health/christmas-and-coronavirus/#SpendingChristmasAloneDuringCoronavirus https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/side-by-side-our-online-community/ Samaritans website: https://www.samaritans.org/ helpline: 116 123 CALM Website: https://www.thecalmzone.net/2013/12/drpop2/?highlight=alone%20at%20Christmas Helpline:0800 58 58 58 Christmas Together Campaign: links: https://together.org.uk/ChristmasTogether/ https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/13333314/sun-launches-christmas-together-campaign/ Join Sarah Millican this Christmas. https://sarahmillican.co.uk/joinin/ Christmas Voluntary work https://do-it.org/ https://www.ncvo.org.uk/ncvo-volunteering/find-a-volunteer-centre https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/ https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job_search/s9/Volunteers?_ts=1 https://www.prima.co.uk/leisure/events/a29710854/christmas-volunteering/ Crisis

In this episode, I talk to Magie a Volunteer from the Samaritans about what we could do to manage are mental well-being and where we could go if we are struggling with our mental health. She also tells us about the Samaritans and how they can help if you're struggling to cope. Mental Health Organisation Samaritans Website:https://www.samaritans.org/ Helpline: 116 123 Email:jo@samaritans.org Mind Website:https://www.mind.org.uk/ Infoline: 0300 123 3393 Email: info@mind.org.uk Text: 86463 Rethink Mental Illness Website: https://www.rethink.org/ Advice service: 0300 5000 927 Shout Website: https://giveusashout.org/ Text: Text SHOUT to 85258 Mental Health Foundation Website:https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ NHS Website:https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/ https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/mental-health-services/how-to-access-mental-health-services/ More Helplines for Anxiety and Depression https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

In today's episode, we will be taking a look at the Governments' and the National Education unions' advice to Uk schools to keep them safe in the second lockdown. We will also be looking at the debate between them both in regards to whether schools should close in the lockdown. Lastly, I will speak to my younger brothers about what their school is doing to keep them safe and whether they think their school should close. Government Guidance (2:47- 10:37) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools The National Education Guidance (10:37-14:53) https://neu.org.uk/advice/coronavirus-checklist-continued-opening The Debate (14:54-21:13) My Brother Thoughts (21:14-29:08)

In this episode, I'm joined with a Home Ed mum, Linda, who talks about her experiences with educating her six-year-old daughter. She also talks about Home Ed groups and how she found out and joined hers. Links about legal recruitments in homeschooling: Gov.uk - https://www.gov.uk/home-education https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/elective-home-education If you're in the Uk, you could also look at your local council website. Useful Websites: Oxford Home Schooling- https://www.oxfordhomeschooling.co.uk/general/home-schooling-the-law/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KJGDVF_g1nsqisaiBRywQNJBvWREYpjGzPntGdN010nlflw7fnNNOEaAr9ZEALw_wcB Home education in the UK: https://home-ed.info/ Adventure Travel Family -https://adventuretravelfamily.co.uk/2016/12/12/homeschooling-uk-law-your-rights-and-responsibilities/ Links to online home ed classes and resources: The School Run - https://www.theschoolrun.com/ Twinkl -https://www.twinkl.co.uk/ Doodle Maths- https://www.doodlemaths.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_campaign=a10&gclid=Cj0KCQjwreT8BRDTARIsAJLI0KLc-7v_vhn3V75etwN11gifOg0orTNdf0o0XRni9CVAgmf0d2v3wuYaAjvmEALw_wcB Mathswatch - https://new.mathswatch.co.uk/vle/

In today's episode, I talk to my mum about her struggles with severe dyslexia as well as what it was like growing up without being able to read or write.

In this episode, I talk about my experience with the UK driving test, from failing four times to passing in the end. Hopefully, this episode will help you if your learning to drive or if like me, you keep failing. YouTube videos that may help - LDC -https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnerDrivingCentre/videos DGN Driving School -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC610yDXIiw2-3e0-Sn75dEQ Conquer Driving-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yKXFrpGAM8 Go2 Driving School -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbfTYsg37JYEynVTVkaPCXQ Advance Driving School-https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8NQS35cGh8gRl9uSaqoYrw

In this episode, Jen, an advisor and trainer from Acas, gives advice on unfair dismissals, and what to do if you're ill and are at risk of losing your job due to illness. She also talks about redundancy rights as well as discusses furlough and Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ending. Acas website: https://www.acas.org.uk/ Useful Link: https://www.acas.org.uk/coronavirus Podcast:https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5hY2FzdC5jb20vcHVibGljL3Nob3dzL2FjYXNwb2RjYXN0 Useful Links and Organizations: Citizens Advice Bureau- Website:https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/ Helplines: Adviceline (England): 03444 111 444 Advicelink (Wales): 03444 77 20 20 Textphone: 18001 03444 111 445 Links you may find helpful: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/benefits/coronavirus-check-what-benefits-you-can-get/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/if-you-cant-pay-your-bills-because-of-coronavirus/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/help-with-debt/ https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/housing/coronavirus-if-you-have-problems-with-your-rented-home/ You can also speak to your local Citizens Advice Bureau and meet with an advisor face to face if they're open. Money Advice Service: Website: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en Helpline:0800 138 7777 Useful link: https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/hub/coronavirus-money-guidance National Careers Service: Website:https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/ Helpline:0800 100 900 Useful Links: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/the-world-of-work-is-changing https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/advice-for-if-you-lose-your-job

Episode 8- What's University Like? by Mariah Sharp

In the second part of this episode, it will provide advice to students who didn't get the grades they needed for their university offers. It will look into things like clearing, adjustment and the open university.

This episode is for new students going to university this year, it will look into the advice to universities and what some universities and accommodations are doing to keep students safe, as well as what might happen with freshers week this year. It will also briefly discuss the advice around international students travelling to study in the Uk as well as what visa is needed. This episode was split into two parts, and the second part about results will be available on the 9th of August. Useful links: Governments advice https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses University UK https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/covid19 International students travel advice + Tier 4 visa information. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-guidance-published-to-ensure-transport-network-is-safe -for-those-who-need-to-use-it https://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/International/Pages/Covid-19-intl.aspx#coursestart https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses/higher-education-reopening-buildings-and-campuses https://www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa Booking a COVID- 19 test https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-and-tracing/get-a-test-to-check-if-you-have-coronavirus/

In this episode, I tell my dyslexia story from school life to being diagnosed to how I combat my learning difficulty. This episode will be most beneficial for parents and students but should also help adults with dyslexia with tips on software and how to get diagnosed.

Tre Ventour, writer, poet, anti-racism activist and trustee at Northamptonshire Equality and Rights council, talks about racism in the UK.

This episode shares advice and tips on how to manage your mental well-being in lockdown.

This episode first discusses common mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and the differences between the two. Later, it looks into mental health within the BAME community, in particular, the black and mixed black community. Unfortunately, as we know, race and discrimination still exist today, and I believe it affects the BAME communities mental health. I will discuss how I feel about this as someone from a mixed white and black Caribbean background. Lastly, I will share my story with anxiety and depression, I will also provide tips and advice on how I manage my mental health. What is Anxiety and Depression (01:00) Mental Health Within the BAME Community (4:50) Race and Discrimination Still Exist (7:49) My Mental Health Story (10:10) Helplines to Call (27:57)

In this episode, I share my story on what it's like caring for my brothers' and how I dealt with certain situations.

In this episode I will be joined with Beth from the National Autistic Society, she talks a little bit about what autism is and how it affects people. She will also give tips and advice on autism and the current COVID-19 crisis. Next, I will be joined with my mum and we will discuss my younger brother's journey with their autism and how we dealt with certain situations. Later on, my brothers will join us to talk about how their autism affects them and what it was like attending mainstream school.

Introduction- Welcome to You're Not on Your Own by Mariah Sharp