Useful Websites

News

The Independant
The Guardian
The Times
The Observer
BBC - News Headlines
Google - News headlines

Networking / General

MySpace - http://www.myspace.com
Face Book - http://www.facebook.com
BeBo - http://www.bebo.com
YouTube - http://www.YouTube.com
Friendster - http://www.friendster.com
Xanga - http://www.xanga.com
Student Room - http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk

Welfare

Alcohol - Alcoholics Anonymous: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

Alcohol- Journey to Recovery (J2R): http://www.j2r.co.uk/

Asian Family Counselling - (For men and women). Telephone 020 8567 5616

Citizens Advice Bureaux Useful information and contact details.

www.lancastercab.org/about.html

Department for Work and Pensions ( formally DSS) www.dss.gov.uk/

Drugs - Talk to Frank: www.talktofrank.com/

Drugs - Release: www.release.org.uk/

Drugs - Journey to Recovery (J2R): http://www.j2r.co.uk/

National Union of Students - National Student Body www.nusonline.co.uk

Rape Crisis Help and advice following rape. www.rapecrisis.org.uk West Cumbria health services also have a crisis helpline, the switchboard number is: 01900 829729

Safe Centre - The Lancashire SAFE Centre provides forensic examinations, counselling and comprehensive support services for women, men and children of all ages who make a complaint of rape or sexual assault. Telephone: 01772 523344 www.lancsteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/content/safe_centre

Samaritans - Confidential help if you need someone to talk to. Ring (Lancaster) 01524 61666 or (Kendal) 01539 741444 www.samaritans.org.uk

Saneline - Tel: 0845 767 8000 - national telephone helpline providing information and support for anyone affected by mental health problems, including families and carers. www.sane.org.uk

Welfare Rights - If you need advice on benefits Welfare Rights is an independant specialist advisory service Lancashire County Council Welfare Rights

Study

Student Learning Development Centre - Study Effectively
Study skills' materials and ideas - Tips for Better Study

Travel

http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/default.aspx - Virgin Trains
National Rail Enquiries - Timetable Plan your journey
National Express Coach timetables and information
International Student Travel Confederation - Services, discounts and information
Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Worldwide travel information and Advice
Visit Britain - Where to go, what to see, how to get there

Local

Lancaster City Schools Information about local schools
Lancashire Online Useful directory of local services and events
Lake District A comprehensive guide to the English Lake District.
Local Links Lancaster University's list of local resources.