Safe Nights Out

• Always watch your drink being poured or opened
• Don’t leave your drink unattended
• If you are driving, don’t drink or take drugs
• If you are getting a lift from someone make sure they haven’t been drinking or taking drugs
• Don’t mix drugs, or alcohol and drugs
• Ensure that someone in your group stays sober
• If you are clubbing and using drugs, drink plenty of soft drinks and have regular chill out times
• Remember that not everyone’s reaction to drink or drugs is the same
• Don’t wander around on your own
• If you feel unwell, tell a member of staff and don’t be afraid to say what you’ve taken – it could save your life
• Get home safely, use a properly marked taxi. Private taxis need to be booked beforehand, you cannot hail a private cab down by the side of the road, it is illegal for a cab company to do this. Remember any unlicensed stranger could pick you up
• Be considerate to your neighbours – think of your noise levels
• Mobile phone theft is common always have a copy of all numbers stored. Be careful who you give your number to. Harassment by text is a modern day menace and is taken very seriously. Don’t reply, don’t delete and report it to the police and the mobile phone company

For practical information and advice on keeping yourself safe visit the websites found above in the websites tab.