• Decide how you are getting home and make arrangements in advance - pre-book your taxi / life
   
• Know where you are going and, if possible, make sure someone else is aware of your plans and what time you are aiming to be home
   
• Make sure your mobile is charged and has credit
   
• Remember to keep enough cash for your journey home and keep your keys secure.
   

• Arrange a meet up location if you get separated from your friends
   
• At night always take the route you know best
  • Keep to well-lit busy areas
  • Don't take short cuts
  • Trust your instincts
  • Stick together
    
• Be careful if you are listening through headphones - you may not hear traffic or people approaching
   
• If in doubt seek help about a situation!
   
• Don't flash your cash or mobile phone when you're out.
   

Safer drinking....

• Eat before you go out, or earlier in the evening
   
• Pace yourself!  Slow down and take smaller sips.  You don't have to keep up with others
   
• Think twice before accepting drinks from someone you don't know very well
   
• Don't leave your drink unattended - that way, no one can spike it or add more alcohol to it
   
• Alternate your drinks with a glass of water.