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- Charge your phone fully and have a trusted taxi number in your contacts list in case of emergencies. Put your phone somewhere safe, along with your keys, money\/cards, ID and other valuables. Don\u2019t put your wallet in your back pocket where it\u2019s easy to pinch or lose<\/li>\n
- If you or one of your group is concerned someone may turn up and cause trouble, don\u2019t share your plans with anyone beforehand. Don\u2019t post, or allow your friends to post, anything on social media that identifies your location (or advertises that your house is empty) until after the event<\/li>\n
- Bars and clubs can become busy, so getting split up from your friends is easily done. Set up a group chat in case one of you gets separated from the others<\/li>\n
- Plan how you are going to get to your venue and home again:\n
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- If you need to be driven, pre-book your journeys beforehand with a licensed cab or arrange lifts with someone you trust. Keep enough cash back to make sure you can get home and try to travel together<\/li>\n
- Avoid walking anywhere alone if you can but, if you must do it, don\u2019t take short cuts. It\u2019s better to go a longer route which is well lit and has CCTV than walk down dark allies, through parks etc. Walk purposefully and phone someone if you can, but don\u2019t let your call distract you from your surroundings. Strut safe<\/a> is a phone line run by volunteers where you can talk to someone until you\u2019re safely through your door<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Decide on a codeword for emergencies so you can all leave immediately but discreetly if a situation arises<\/li>\n
- Make sure you have plenty to eat before you go out or plan a meal early into your night so you\u2019re not drinking on an empty stomach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
When you\u2019re out<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Try to stick together as a group. If you\u2019re nipping to the loo or the bar tell someone and, ideally, go in a pair. Put a message in the group chat if one of you hasn\u2019t been seen for a while. You can drop a pin or use what 3 words to locate each other if needed<\/li>\n
- Know your limits, and don\u2019t let anyone pressure you into taking drugs or drinking too much. Pace yourself and have a glass of water between alcoholic drinks. If someone insists on getting a round in, ask for a soft drink if you don\u2019t want any more alcohol. Remember, you\u2019re more vulnerable if you\u2019re under the influence<\/li>\n
- If you or one of your group has drunk too much, go outside somewhere safe for some fresh air and have a drink of water<\/li>\n
- Be aware of who is around you. Don\u2019t accept a drink from someone you don\u2019t know (especially if you haven\u2019t seen it being prepared at the bar) and don\u2019t leave your bag or drink unattended. If you suspect someone is spiking drinks, tell a member of staff. The police will need to be informed and someone may require medical assistance. Don\u2019t invite strangers to your home or into a taxi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Here are some useful contacts if you need help over the Christmas and New Year period:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Samaritans<\/a> \u2013 Freephone 116 123. Support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year<\/li>\n
- National Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/a> – Freephone, 24-hour, 0808 2000 247<\/li>\n
- Mind<\/a> \u2013 mental health helpline 0300 123 3393. Available Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm. Closed on 25 and 26 December 2023, and 1 January 2024<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
AGR Law<\/strong><\/p>\n
The AGR Law team can support you with family law and commercial and personal services, including Wills, Power of Attorney and more. If you have any queries, contact us at hello@agrlaw.co.uk<\/a> or call 0116 340 0094.<\/p>\n
We\u2019re closed from 4pm on Friday 22 December 2023 to 9.30am on Tuesday 02 January 2024.<\/p>\n
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- National Domestic Abuse Helpline<\/a> – Freephone, 24-hour, 0808 2000 247<\/li>\n
- Samaritans<\/a> \u2013 Freephone 116 123. Support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year<\/li>\n