If you are expecting a baby or have children who are growing up and are seeking assistance, advice, or guidance on your next steps, explore this section for valuable links and resources. Pregnancy Booking Your Birth Pregnant? No need to book an appointment with your GP, now you can register and get an appointment with the midwives here. NHS This guide includes all you need to know about trying for a baby, pregnancy, labour and birth. Pregnancy and birth Working, time off and financial support when you have a baby and registering a birth. NCT The National Childbirth Trust is the UK's largest charity offering information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood Tommy's A registered charity in England, Scotland and Wales with a wealth of information and advice for pregnant women. Managing your money Child Benefit Child Maintenance Options Helping You Cut Costs

Autism and ADHD This page brings together information, support services, resources, and guidance for autistic people, people with ADHD, and their families and carers. Whether you are seeking a diagnosis, looking for practical advice, or exploring ways to better understand and manage daily life, you'll find a range of local and national support available. Discover podcasts, blogs, videos, and social media content offering practical advice, lived experiences, and support for autistic people, people with ADHD, and their families. ADHD UK ADHD UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting people with ADHD. Their website provides trusted information, practical resources, guidance on diagnosis and treatment, and advice for navigating everyday life with ADHD. Think ADHD Think ADHD provides information, resources, and practical support to help people better understand ADHD. Their website offers guidance on diagnosis, treatment options, everyday challenges, and strategies for managing life with ADHD. Resources for Autism Resources for Autism provides practical support, social opportunities, counselling, and advice for autistic people and their families, helping them build skills, confidence, and connections. National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading autism charity, providing trusted information, practical advice, and support for autistic people, their families, carers, and professionals. They also offer guidance on education, employment, diagnosis, and everyday life. ADHD Foundation – The Neurodiversity Charity The ADHD Foundation provides information, resources, and support for people with ADHD and other neurodivergent conditions, helping them achieve their full potential at school, work, and beyond. ADHDadultUK ADHDadultUK offers information, resources, and practical support to help adults understand ADHD, access support, and thrive in daily life. ADHD Aware ADHD Aware offers support groups, resources, and practical guidance to help adults with ADHD understand their condition and thrive in daily life. ADDers.org ADDers.org is an independent ADHD information website created to support people with ADHD, their families, and professionals. It offers practical advice, resources, and guidance on topics including diagnosis, medication, education, employment, and everyday life with ADHD. ADDISS ADDISS provides trusted information, resources, and support to help people with ADHD, their families, and professionals better understand and manage ADHD. Ambitious about Autism Ambitious about Autism supports autistic children and young people through information, practical support, education programmes, and opportunities to help them reach their full potential. Autism Central Autism Central offers free guidance, resources, and peer support to help autistic people and their families navigate everyday life and access the right support. Autism All Stars Autism All Stars provides support, advice, social opportunities, and autism-friendly events for autistic people and their families, helping to create a more inclusive community. halow halow supports autistic people and people with learning disabilities through social activities, education programmes, life skills training, and personalised support to help them live more independent and fulfilling lives. Appeer Appeer supports neurodivergent women and girls through peer mentoring, community support, and lived-experience guidance, helping them feel understood, connected, and empowered. Caleidoscope Autism Support Using innovative approaches such as LEGO® based therapy, Caleidoscope helps autistic children and young people develop social skills, confidence, and meaningful connections, while supporting the families and professionals around them. Transformation Partners ADHD Resources Free ADHD guides and workbooks for children, teenagers, and parents/carers, packed with practical advice, activities, and strategies to support everyday life with ADHD. Child Autism UK Child Autism UK supports autistic children and their families through practical guidance, specialist programmes, training, and resources. Their work focuses on helping children develop communication, independence, and everyday life skills. Thriving Autistic Thriving Autistic is an autistic-led organisation providing information, resources, and support to help autistic people thrive. Their strengths-based approach promotes understanding, acceptance, wellbeing, and positive autistic identity. Family Voice Surrey Family Voice Surrey supports parent carers of children and young people with SEND, offering guidance, peer support, and a collective voice to help improve local services.

Self checking different areas of your body can be an excellent way of finding out if something is wrong. Find out here some of the common ways to check yourself and how to do it. Self Checks, Screening and Vaccinations Physical Lumps and Bumps Vital Numbers Waste and Hydration Body Shape and Composition Cervical Smear Cervical screening (smear test) is a simple test that helps prevent cervical cancer by checking for certain types of HPV that can cause changes in the cervix. It's a quick appointment and one of the most effective ways to protect your health. Click here for more information. Bowel Cancer Screening Bowel cancer screening is a simple test you can do at home. It looks for small amounts of blood in your poo that you wouldn't be able to see, helping detect problems early when treatment is most effective. It's offered to people aged 50 to 74. Click here for more information. Breast Screening (Mammogram) A Mammogram is an X-ray of the breasts used to detect early signs of cancer. Finding changes early means treatment is more likely to be successful. Click here for more information. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening AAA screening is a simple ultrasound scan that checks the main blood vessel in your abdomen. It's offered to men in their 65th year and helps detect any swelling early, before it becomes serious. Click here to find out more. Vaccines Vaccines help protect you and those around you from serious illnesses. Keeping up to date with your vaccinations is a simple and effective way to stay well at every stage of life. **You will usually be invited for screening and vaccinations when you are eligible. This information is a general guide - Please contact your GP practice for individual advice.**

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Advice and information on matters of sexuality! Covering essential topics, ranging from the importance of consent to the complexities of contraception. Social Media and Podcasts Sexual Health Understanding Consent Consent means agreeing freely and willingly. In any situation - including sexual activity - you should feel comfortable to say yes or no and you can change your mind at any time. Consent is about clear communication, respect and making sure everyone feels safe and comfortable. Watch the short video explaining consent in a simple and easy to understand way. Contraception Contraception helps you prevent pregnancy and plan if or when you want to have children. There are different options available and this guide from Brook can help you understand what's right for you. STI's Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are common and don't always have symptoms. This guide from Brook helps you understand symptoms, testing and how to stay protected. Abortion Abortion is a safe and legal option for ending a pregnancy. MSI offers confidential advice, support and information to help you understand your choices and access care if you need it. Sexual Health Clinics Sexual Health Clinics offer free and confidential testing, treatment and advice. You can attend for check-ups, contraception or if you have any concerns - no judgement. Find a sexual health clinic near you Emergency Contraception Emergency contraception can help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your contraception has failed. It's most effective when taken as soon as possible. You can get it from pharmacies, GP practices or sexual health clinics. Find Emergency Contraception LGBT+ and Sexual Health Find sexual health information and support for LGBT+ People here. Relationships Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect and communication. Taking time to understand each other helps build strong, positive connections.

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Details on the Pharmacy First initiative and considerations for whether visiting a pharmacist could be more beneficial for your health concerns. From the 31st January 2024 Pharmacists will be able to prescribe medications for a number of minor illnesses. There are also a number of other services that the Pharmacist can offer. This will hopefully relieve some of the pressure in GP surgeries and save time and worry for patients. Pharmacy Contraception Service Launched on 1/12/23: The pharmacist will offer a confidential consultation and as part of that, will reach a shared decision with the person on the ongoing supply of their current oral contraception, ensuring clinical appropriateness. It will allow pharmacists to initiate contraception and provide an ongoing supply for patients who are already established on a contraception. Patients will be able to visit the NHS website and use the postcode tool to find local pharmacies who deliver the contraception service. A person may self-refer or be referred by their general practice, sexual health clinic or equivalent, to a participating pharmacy. A pharmacy may also identify a person is suitable for the service and highlight it to appropriate individuals. Blood Pressure Service The NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service supports risk identification and prevention of cardiovascular disease. This service will identify people over the age of 40 who have previously not been diagnosed with hypertension and to refer those with suspected hypertension for appropriate management. Pharmacy First Launched on 31/1/2024 Pharmacists will be allowed to manage 7 minor illnesses with a restricted set of medications available to prescribe. This has been discussed rigorously within a multi-disciplinary team. The 7 minor illnesses include: Uncomplicated Urine infection of Women ages 16-64 Shingles in people 18 years and older Impetigo in people 1 year and over Infected insect bites in people 1 y ear and over Sinusitis in people over 12 years of age Sore throat in people 5 years and over Acute Otitis Media (Ear Infection) in people aged 1-17 Pharmacists will offer self-care advice, reassurance, alternatives to antibiotics and where necessary antibiotics. Many alternative medications have been made available for a pharmacist to prescribe as a first line of action where appropriate before antibiotics. Could You be Suitable for Pharmacy First? Urinary Tract Infection Is the patient a female between the ages of 16 and 64? Do they have 2 of the following symptoms? Pain or burning when passing urine? New need to get up and pass urine at night? Cloudy urine? If so then the pharmacist may well be able to help Earache Is the patient between 1 and 17 years old? Do they have new ear pain with or without a fever? If the patient is a child are they tugging at their ear? As long as their symptoms have lasted less than 5 days and they do not appear listless or floppy then the pharmacist may be able to help. Sinusitis Is the patient aged 12 or over? Do they have a nasal blockage or nasal discharge AND any of the following: Facial pain/pressure or headache Reduction or loss of smell (in adults) Cough (in children) Temperature Pain in your teeth Then a pharmacist may be able to help Sore Throat Is the patient 5 years old or older? Have symptoms started in the last 3 days? Have they had a fever in the last 24 hours accompanied by white spots on the tonsils or inflammation of the tonsils? but with no cough? Then a pharmacist may be able to help Infected Insect Bite Is the patient over 1 year? With spreading redness and inflammation around a bite or with a Puss like discharge from the area? Then a pharmacist may be able to help Impetigo Is the patient 1 year old or older? Do they have any of the following symptoms? Red sores or blisters on the skin Crusty golden brown scabs Are they itchy or painful Have they recently been in contact with someone with impetigo Then a pharmacist may be able to help Shingles Is the patient aged 18 or over? Do they have a tingling or unusual sensation on their skin? A painful patch of redness with blistering on one section of the body which is on one side only? Then a pharmacist may be able to help A pharmacist will not usually be able to help if you are pregnant, do not fit into the criteria or if you are immunosuppressed. Please visit your local pharmacy for more guidance and advice.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a long-term condition that affects the lungs and breathing. Symptoms can include breathlessness, coughing and wheezing, but with the right support and treatment many people can manage their symptoms and live well. Asthma and Lung UK Find support and information about COPD, including symptoms, treatment and managing flare ups and advice to help you stay as well and active as possible. COPD Foundation Access trusted information, education and support for people living with COPD, including symptom management, treatments and tools to help improve quality of life. COPD & Me Explore practical information and support for living with COPD, including advice on symptoms, treatments, lifestyle changes and everyday condition management. Asthma and lung Helpline Speak to Asthma and Lung UK's helpline team for support and advice. Their service includes a clinical team for medical information, alongside helpline advisors who can help with practical and wider wellbeing support. Call 0300 222 5800 or email: helpline@asthmaandlung.org.uk NHS - COPD

For individuals who have served in the military and are in need of support and guidance, here are links to some excellent organisations that can assist you. Armed Forces Mental Health Services Combat Stress Helpline for veterans and their families: 0800 138 1619 or text on 07537173683 or email helpline@combatstress.org.uk Armed Forces Network The Armed Forces Network connects serving personnel, veterans, and their families with local support services, advice, and opportunities to help them access the assistance they need. Combat Stress Combat Stress provides specialist mental health treatment and support for veterans affected by trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other service-related mental health challenges. HeadFIT HeadFIT offers free mental fitness tools and practical techniques to help serving personnel, veterans, and their families build resilience, manage stress, and support their wellbeing Help for Heroes Help for Heroes provides practical support, recovery services, and wellbeing programmes to help veterans and their families overcome challenges and thrive after service. Op RESTORE Op RESTORE provides specialist NHS care and support for veterans with physical health conditions or injuries related to their time in the Armed Forces. Op COURAGE Op COURAGE provides specialist NHS mental health support for veterans, reservists, serving personnel, and their families, helping people access the care and support they need. Op Courage Surrey area: Call 03003040657 or email opcourage@spft.nhs.uk Samaritans Veterans Samaritans Veterans is a free desktop app that can provide you with emotional support after your career in the Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Clubs Veterans Breakfast Clubs bring veterans together in a friendly and informal setting, helping to reduce loneliness, build connections, and support wellbeing through shared experiences. Casting Away Trauma Casting Away Trauma supports veterans, emergency service personnel, and others affected by trauma through therapeutic fly-fishing experiences. Their fully funded residential weekends include accommodation, meals, fishing activities, and peer support, providing a safe and supportive environment to improve wellbeing, build confidence, and connect with others who understand. SSAFA SSAFA supports serving personnel, veterans, and their families through practical assistance, welfare services, financial guidance, and its confidential Forcesline helpline.

Parent and Family Support Family Lives Family Lives provides targeted early intervention and crisis support to families. MATCHmothers A charity that offers non-judgemental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances. Care for the Family are a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those who face family difficulties. Since 1988, Care for the Family has sought to promote strong family life and help those who face family difficulties. They focus primarily on the following areas of family life: marriage, parenting and bereavement. Their aim is to be accessible to every family whatever their circumstances and to create resources and support that are preventative, evidence-based and easy to apply. Surrey Family Information Service LGBT+ includes people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender fluid and/or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Young people who identify as LGBT+ can be offered support by youth workers in Surrey to give them a safe space to talk about what matters to them and to be introduced to other young people who are LGBT+.

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Arthritis Arthritis is a condition that affects the joints, causing pain, stiffness, swelling and sometimes reduced movement. There are many different types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and it can affect people of all ages. Symptoms can vary from person to person, but with the right treatment, support and lifestyle changes many people are able to manage their symptoms and stay active. NHS For advice and information about arthritis. Arthritis UK The leading arthritis charity, changing lives through research, campaigning and support. Arthritis Action Support and practical advice for people living with arthritis. Find information on managing symptoms, staying active, improving wellbeing and learning ways to live well with arthritis every day. National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS) Find trusted information, practical advice and support for people living with rheumatoid arthritis and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. NRAS offers guidance, resources and a supportive community to help you understand and manage your condition.