For free, independent and confidential advice about legal, money and other problems.
Tel: 08444 111444      
Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Working to end domestic violence against women and children.
Tel: 0808 2000 247    
Website:  www.womensaid.org.uk

Feeling poorly?  Had a minor accident?  Dont just go to A&E…
NHS services are available elsewhere so if it is not a serious emergency try the following:
PHARMACIST – A health care professional who can provide advice and treatment for common conditions such as diarrhoea, headache, sore throat, coughs, minor illnesses and skin conditions.
GP – Your GP is your first point of call for on-going illnesses or injuries.
WALK-IN CENTRE – If you have an urgent but non-life threatening injury or illness, e.g. cuts, sprains, strains, minor burns or scalds.
To find the right treatment visit website:  www.nhs.uk

National website offering help and advice for disabled young people and their families.
website: www.kids.org.uk

The British Red Cross has produced an app for your mobile phone or mobile pc device giving information and advice for Baby and Child First Aid.  This mans you are only a few clicks away from learning essential first aid which can save lives.  The app provides useful videos, animations, self-test section and an A&E finder.
website:  www.redcross.org.uk/babyand childrenapp

The British Red Cross has produced an app for your mobile phone or tablet giving information and advice for 18 everyday first aid scenarios, as well as tips on how to prepare for emergencies, from severe winter weather to road traffic accidents.

With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice, it has never been easier to learn first aid.
Website:  www.redcross.org.uk/app

Care for the Family offer support for parents who have lost a child.
Through discussion with parents they have developed a list of ‘Dos and Donts’ which are useful for anyone working with or supporting
bereaved parents.  This list is available from the Home-Start Spelthorne Office.

Website:  www.careforthefamily.org.uk

Website offering support for families with twins and multiple births
Website: www.tamba.org.uk

Project Linus is a network of volunteer needlewomen throughout the UK whose aim is to provide comfort and cheer to babies, children and teenagers who are sick or distressed by providing homemade quilts and all are different.
Website:  www.projectlinusus.org.uk

In the event of a fire GET OUT, STAY OUT and call 999.

For information on fire safety see www.direct.gov.uk/firekills

It is surprising how much sugar there is in some of the food and drink we give our children.  Too much sugar means extra calories, which can cause fat to build up and could lead to heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes.

Change4Life is helping families cut back on sugar with a fantastic FREE Sugar Swaps pack, including a Sugar Swaps guide, money-off vouchers and more!  For information visit: www.nhs.uk/Change4Life/Pages/change-for-life.aspx

PANDAS provice help to improve the lives of people affected by Pre (Ante) and Postnatal illness, for those living with Antenatal Depression, Postnatal Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Psychosis and their family and carers.  Advice and support is available.  Visit the website www.pandasfoundation.org.uk or see their Facebook page www.facebook.com/PANDASFoundation.

ICON is an organisation which helps people who care for babies to cope with crying. www.iconcope.org

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, primarily offering cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) – a talking therapy proven to be effective in managing anxiety and depression. CBT helps you manage your problems by helping you to make changes to the way you think and behave. talk2gether.nhs.uk