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The police have the power to take and store DNA from everyone they arrest, even if that person is released without any charge. Once your DNA is on the database, it can’t be taken off, even if you’re proved to be innocent in court. Feel free to add your name to the growing list!

We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to remove the details of every patient who has been added to the DNA database in the process of accessing mental health services, in order to stop the ongoing criminalisation of one of society’s most vulnerable groups. Feel free to add your signature to the growing list!

This Early Day Motion was put down by Sarah Teather MP, Liberal Democrat, calling for the removal of every innocent person from the National DNA Database. Feel free to add your signature to the growing list by using the Liberal Democrat Campaign Link found amongst SASI's links!

The Male Development Service (TMDS) is committed to the prevention of male social exclusion in all its forms.

The 100 Black Men of London was formed in April 2001 by a small group of concerned and committed men who came together and decided that if change was going to come in their community... they would have to be proactively involved in that process.

GeneWatch UK is a not-for-profit group that monitors developments in genetic technologies from a public interest, environmental protection and animal welfare perspective.

Symposium on the DNA database exposes a system that is criminalizing by stealth

SW London Bus Map June 08

South West London Bus Map June 08

South East London Bus Map June 08

For more info on Croydon Summer Uni or to enrol onto FREE summer courses please visit www.summerunilondon.org

The Croydon Primary Care Trust (CPCT) is developing its strategy for patient and public involvement (known as PPI) in health. A draft strategy called '1000s of everyday conversations' is available. It's been out since May 2008 and has already been discussed by loads of people at many events. Just to give you a hint of what you can find in the strategy here’s the main values that the PCT are planning to commit to: We will build on the best We see PPI as part of the solution We will remove the barriers to engagement We will deepen and extend local partnership work

Involving young people in local decision making.

The Wandle Park Website created by me! it has a forum and news service as well as a gallery and information on the friends of Wandle Park and the park in general!

Croydon Freecycle® is open to all who want to recycle/reuse something rather than throw it away. Perhaps a sink, a piano or an old gate - post it here. Are you hoping to find something yourself? Local non-profit groups are encouraged to join. This group is part of The Freecycle Network, an international and UK charity aiming to keep good stuff out of landfills. One main rule: everything posted must be free - no strings attached Freecycle Mission Statement - click here Contact the Moderators with any questions, complaints or improvement ideas - click here

Always touch out Highlights the proposed public transport projects in London

Full details of the Freedom pass for free local travel

Find out more about how to use and what is happening in Croydon's Libraries.

Croydon's Mental Health service user group. Includes a full events guide of mental health events for service users, professionals and carers in Croydon and beyond.

The accessible Transport Guide for Croydon

Find out what's going on in Croydon for Young People.

Find out about how to apply for funding for MyPLace.

Talk2/Xpress discussion inviting people, particularly young people, to comment on what there is for young people to do in Croydon.

Are you satisfied with your rented home? A group of local councillors are currently conducting a study on private rented housing to build a picture of what private renting is like in Croydon, and would like to hear about your experience of renting a home from a private landlord. Please note that this survey only applies to residents living in privately rented accommodation, and NOT in Council or Housing Association property.

full details of the Freedom Pass

This link will take you to the Talk2 structure 'Survey of Trees' which contains the results of the survey.

For all information on traveling in London including the Journey planer for Bus.Tram Rail, Cycling,Underground & DLR

all details of the freedom pass

For all UK Public Transport Timetables across

National organisation for anyone affected by eating probelms such as anorexia.

National Charity for mental health - excellent and easy to use website.

For All Train infornwation in uk