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Are You Clued Up About Your Rights?

Did you know that all human beings have rights and that countries worldwide, including Wales, are committed to making sure that these rights are met? To mark Human Rights Day on 10th December, we’re taking a look at what this means for you. What are human rights? These are a set of rights that every human should […]
Grab The MeicPuberty

Grab The Meic: Have I Started My Period?

Faye got in touch with Meic as she’s confused about whether her period has started or not, and she wants to know what’s happening. She contacted us through Grab the Meic for help. Here’s our advice. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not […]
Bullying & Harassment

Do Something Kind This Anti-Bullying Week

The theme for Anti-Bullying Week (15-19 November) this year is One Kind Word, encouraging people to be kind to each other. We take a look at why this week is important and share some ideas about some kind things you can do. What is Anti-Bullying Week? Anti-bullying week is organised by the Anti-Bullying Alliance in […]
Bullying & Harassment

6 Steps To Take If You’re Being Bullied

Bullying is when someone repeatedly does something that hurts someone else emotionally or physically. Bullying is never right. Your school and local government have a legal duty to stop it. Here are 6 steps to follow if you’re being bullied. 1. Talk to Someone Being bullied can make you feel pretty rotten and miserable, and […]
Budgeting & SavingGrab The Meic

Grab The Meic: I Need To Manage My Money Better

It’s good to be open about financial matters. It helps to learn skills, gain good habits and build confidence to manage your money better in the future. This is exactly what Tom did. He Grabbed the Meic to ask for advice in order to stop borrowing money from his family. Grab the Meic was an […]
Being UnwellKeeping Healthy

Checking Your Breasts For Changes

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Whether you call them boobs, breasts, pecs or whatever, as a young person, whatever sex you identify as – as we all have breast tissue – you should be checking them regularly for any changes. How often should I check my breasts? It is best to check your breasts […]
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Meic: Over 10 Years of Information, Advice and Advocacy

Did you know that the Meic service has been running for over 10 years now, giving free information, advice and advocacy to children and young people across Wales? We’re launching a new video to share the free and confidential support that Meic offers. The new #Meic10 video follows the journey of a young person through […]
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What is Advocacy and How Can Meic Help?

Have you ever needed to speak to someone about something but you’re not sure how to get your point across properly, or you don’t feel comfortable talking to them? There’s a thing called advocacy where someone can speak on your behalf to help you get your point across. This is something that Meic can offer. […]
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How Can Meic Give Advice?

When times get tough, you can turn to Meic for advice to help figure out what is right for you. The Meic helpline has been helping the children and young people of Wales for over 10 years. What is advice? If you’re not sure what to do in a difficult situation, it can often be […]
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How Can Meic Help Provide Information?

With so much information available both online and offline, it can be hard to know where to look for what you need. Meic is here to help you find the information you need whenever you need it. What is information and why is it important? Information can come in lots of different forms like written […]
Keeping HealthySelf Care & Coping Mechanisms

6 Steps To Get a Better Night’s Sleep

Are you struggling to sleep at night? You might have got into a bad habit of having  late nights and need to get back to a regular routine and get enough sleep. Here’s our top tips to get a better nights sleep.   1. Stick to a regular bedtime   If you try to set yourself a daily routine of […]
CrimeFriends

Grab the Meic: Taking Photos Without Consent

Gwen took photos of people at a party without their knowledge and is now worrying that she may have done the wrong thing. Here’s Meic’s advice in this Grab the Meic. Grab the Meic was an opportunity to ask us about anything that was worrying you. The advice was not instant and was used to […]
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