Gettingiton Christmas Campaign

News - 9 December 2021

The South West London Gettingiton team with young people have developed their seasonal festive campaign.
festive fun party pitfalls

Festive season fun and party pitfalls (things to avoid)

The South West London Gettingiton local festive campaign for young  people aged 13 to 19 includes a focus on safer drinking, substance misuse, looking out for yourself and your friends when you’re out, consent, and what to do if things don’t quite go to plan.   Key information is available on the SWLondon Getting it On (GIO) Website.

Visit the webpage Festive Fun Avoiding Party Pitfalls

What can you do:

  • People working with young people can promote the campaign via the festive season campaign website or social media (you can request messages to post)
  • People working with young people can let their staff know and can request posters and promotion freebies.
  • Services should update their service information if necessary on GIO, or with any other website feedback.
  • Contact kate.Jennings@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to update your service information on the website or request more information.

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