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Practical support available for young carers
Getting help at school
Looking after your mental health and wellbeing

Safe and happy childhood

Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.

Need urgent help? If you're worried about your safety, call Childline on 08001111. If you need mental health support, text SHOUT on 85258. If you need urgent help from the police or a hospital, dial 999 from any phone.

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3 The Boulevard, Ascot Road, Watford, WD18 8AG

Need urgent help? If you're worried about your safety, call Childline on 08001111. If you need mental health support, text SHOUT on 85258. If you need urgent help from the police or a hospital, dial 999 from any phone.

Action for Children
3 The Boulevard,
Ascot Road,
Watford,
WD18 8AG

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