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Support to stub it out National No Smoking Day on 8 March highlights the many reasons why now is the right time to quit. Every cigarette causes you real harm, and quitting is healthier for you and your family. Smoke Free Life Camden can help. You can find out more about patches, gum and other stopsmoking aids. You can also come along to one of the free drop-in sessions. You can access the services if you are aged 13 and
over, and live, work or study in Camden, or have a Camden GP. Giving up smoking will: • reduce your risk of developing illnesses or disability. You’ll be less at risk of cancer, heart or lung disease, as well as protecting the people around you by not exposing them to second-hand smoke. • save you money. You could save as much as £300 a month if you are a heavy smoker.
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Find out more smokefreelifecamden.co.uk 0800 1070 401 Text QUIT to 66777
Nine out of 10 smokers who have talked to someone at their local stop-smoking service would recommend the support.
We can all protect children Never be afraid to speak up if you suspect a child is unsafe or being abused. Social workers, police, school and health staff from across the Camden came together last month to talk about child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, and how to tackle and prevent these issues locally.
is at risk, speak to someone.” Delegates at the CSCB conference heard that everyone has a role in protecting children and young people from abuse, neglect and exploitation, and preventing it from happening in the first place.
Dominic Clout, Chair of Camden Safeguarding Children Board (CSCB), said: “Many people do not act because they’re worried about being wrong. You don’t have to be absolutely certain about your suspicions. If you’re concerned a child is being abused, or their safety
Reporting your concerns to our children’s social care team could provide the missing piece of information that is needed to keep a child safe. If you are worried about a child or young person, please call 020 7974 3317 (out of hours:
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tacklechildabuse.campaign.gov.uk
cscb-new.co.uk
020 7974 4444). If you think a child is in immediate danger call the police on 999. Children can also ring the free and confidential Childline on 0800 1111. Dominic Clout (left) with guest speakers from the CSCB conference on 9 February in Camden.
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