WS Community Safety

Today, communities across the country are marking Stephen Lawrence Day. If you or someone you know has experienced a hate incident or hate crime, the Hate Incident Support Service offers one to one support, information and guidance on what to do next 👉 bit.ly/4r6eApH.

A national consultation is currently running on children’s digital wellbeing. The “Growing up in the online world” survey invites parents, carers, children & young people to share their experiences of being online. Have your say by 26 May 2026 👉 bit.ly/4cd5RgL.

There is still time to apply if you haven't registered to vote yet. Just click on the link in the @WSCCNews post below to find out more...

If you need help with your mental health, the @SPFT_NHS has a list of support available below👇

If you have children who are worried about going back to school after the Easter break, @_ewellbeing has a managing anxiety checklist that may be helpful to share with them.

More than £341,000 has been awarded to 15 local organisations through the @WSCCNews Domestic Abuse Small Grants Fund for 2026/27 👉️ buff.ly/8Xmrz60 Photo by insung yoon on Unsplash.

Our @WSPublicHealth colleagues are running a health and wellbeing survey for people aged 16+ who are currently experiencing homelessness. The survey closes at midnight on Sunday 12 April 2026. To find out more information, visit buff.ly/V7p2dRf.

Need help planning for your future care needs? ✅️ If you're thinking about your finances, care or long-term health & wellbeing, the @WSCCNews 'Planning for Your Future' website can help. Find out more and download the handy step-by-step booklet here buff.ly/pEBXRUY.

If you're a victim-survivor of domestic abuse and feel that your details being on the electoral register could affect your safety, you may be able to register to vote anonymously. To find out more, visit the @ElectoralCommUK website: buff.ly/DRIo7ff.

Tomorrow is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Let’s stand together against racism, injustice and hate. If you see or experience racism in #WestSussex, the Hate Incident Support Service can help: bit.ly/4r6eApH.

To celebrate Wellbeing Month, @WSCCLibraries are holding special ‘Live Well for Longer’ events where you can get a health & hearing check, info on future independence & care as you age, and even pick up a new pair of safe, comfy, slip-free slippers: buff.ly/MpXu1eU.

Want to learn more about how you can help your children stay safe whilst participating in online challenges? Visit @IM_org for more information 👉 bit.ly/40FuXhD.

This Sunday is the International Day to Combat Islamophobia and it’s a reminder for us all to listen, learn and stand against anti‑Muslim hate. If you’ve witnessed or experienced it, the Hate Incident Support Service can help. Find out more here ▶️ bit.ly/4r6eApH.

Henfield Computer Club has spent 12+ years boosting digital confidence in the community. Volunteer‑run, friendly & affordable, they meet weekly to help people get the most from their phone/tablet/laptop. If you need digital support in your area, visit bit.ly/4b5WePi.

Click on the link to find out more 👉 audioactive.org.uk/project/shift 5/5

If you're a parent or carer who thinks their child might benefit from SHIFT, you can fill out an online referral form on the AudioActive website until Sunday 31 May 2026. Young people can also self-refer in the same way 4/5

Young people aged 11 to 17 in West Sussex can access free 1 to 1 support through AudioActive's SHIFT programme designed for young people who may be struggling, feeling peer pressure, or facing challenges at home or school 1/5

When booking tickets for your next concert, festival or sporting event, watch out for fake sites, dodgy domains, cheap deals, and bank‑transfer requests - these are all signs that you could be buying fake tickets. Stay safe & visit @GetSafeOnline ▶️ bit.ly/3Nf054z.