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Increase cases of measles

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Measles can spread to other people easily.

Patients who have an appointment to come into the practice should not attend if they have:

  • a fever and a rash; with
  • cold symptoms;
  • or a cough;
  • or red, sore eyes (conjunctivitis)

Please contact the surgery and one of our clinicians will call you back.

For more information on measles, please visit the NHS website.

Self Care Services

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Self Care Services

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Bereavement Support

National Services

Bereavement Advice Centre

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National Services

Child Death Helpline

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National Services

The Lullaby Trust

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.

Local

Cruse Bereavement Care – Greenwich

Cruse is the leading national charity for bereaved people. Cruise offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies face-to-face, by telephone, via email and online.

National Services

Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.

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Cancer and end of life

National Services

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.

National Services

Cancer Support

Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.

Local

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice

The Hospice is a local charity dedicated to providing free, high-quality, compassionate care and support for people with all terminal illnesses, their families, and their carers in the London Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley.

National Services

Marie Curie

Marie Curie provides support to everyone affected a terminal diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life, and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible.

National Services

Breast Cancer Care UK

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National

Compassion In Dying

National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.

Local

Macmillan South East London Buddies

Macmillan South East London Buddies offers a 1-2-1 befriending service to people affected by cancer. This support normally takes place within the client’s home or it can take place in a public place.

National Services

Sue Ryder

Provide support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.

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Carers Support

Local

ACT Carers Group

Provides peer support, information and education. For carers of people accessing the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Greenwich.

National Services

Carers UK

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National Services

Carers Trust

Works with a network of partners to support carers in their homes and communities by providing replacement care, advice and emotional support.

Local

Greenwich Mencap – Carer’s Peer Support Service

Provide care, advice and support to people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism and their families and carers.

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Child Heath

Information Leaflet

Caring for Children with Coughs

Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).

Useful Information

Development Checks

Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.

Local

Family Nurse Partnership

The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) provides a home visiting service to support young first time mothers (aged 22 years and under) from early pregnancy until their child is two years old.

Useful Information

Vaccination Schedule

Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.

Local

Welcare

Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.

Local

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich

This service provides mental health services to children and their families living in the borough of Greenwich. It also provides advice, consultation and support to the other individuals and agencies involved in mental health care.

Useful Information

Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats

This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.

Local

Health Visiting Service

The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.

Local

Xplore – Greenwich

Xplore is a healthy lifestyle programme for children, young people and their families. It helps kids become fitter, healthier and more active. It takes place once a week for 8 weeks at leisure centres across the borough.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Bereavement Support

National Services

Bereavement Advice Centre

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National Services

Child Death Helpline

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National Services

The Lullaby Trust

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.

Local

Cruse Bereavement Care – Greenwich

Cruse is the leading national charity for bereaved people. Cruise offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies face-to-face, by telephone, via email and online.

National Services

Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Cancer and end of life

National Services

Bowel Cancer UK

Bowel cancer UK is the nations leading charity. They provide information and support for individuals affected by bowel cancer.

National Services

Cancer Support

Cancer support provides practical and emotional support to people with cancer, during and after the treatment period.

Local

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice

The Hospice is a local charity dedicated to providing free, high-quality, compassionate care and support for people with all terminal illnesses, their families, and their carers in the London Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley.

National Services

Marie Curie

Marie Curie provides support to everyone affected a terminal diagnosis to achieve the best quality of life, and support you to keep your independence and dignity for as long as possible.

National Services

Breast Cancer Care UK

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National

Compassion In Dying

National charity providing information and resources to help you talk about and plan for the end of life.

Local

Macmillan South East London Buddies

Macmillan South East London Buddies offers a 1-2-1 befriending service to people affected by cancer. This support normally takes place within the client’s home or it can take place in a public place.

National Services

Sue Ryder

Provide support for people living with a terminal illness or neurological condition as well as bereavement support. Palliative and neurological services are delivered at specialist centres across the country and in people’s homes.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Carers Support

Local

ACT Carers Group

Provides peer support, information and education. For carers of people accessing the Assertive Community Treatment Team in Greenwich.

National Services

Carers UK

Bereavement Advice Centre is a free helpline and web-based information service provided by Co-op Legal Services. They provide practical information and advice and signposting on the many issues and procedures that face us after the death of someone close.

National Services

Carers Trust

Works with a network of partners to support carers in their homes and communities by providing replacement care, advice and emotional support.

Local

Greenwich Mencap – Carer’s Peer Support Service

Provide care, advice and support to people with learning disabilities, learning difficulties, autism and their families and carers.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Child Heath

Information Leaflet

Caring for Children with Coughs

Information on how to look after a child who has a cough (not due to asthma).

Useful Information

Development Checks

Information on regular health and development check to support you and your baby.

Local

Family Nurse Partnership

The Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) provides a home visiting service to support young first time mothers (aged 22 years and under) from early pregnancy until their child is two years old.

Useful Information

Vaccination Schedule

Information on the eight weeks, then 12 weeks, 16 weeks and one year vaccination schedule.

Local

Welcare

Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.

Local

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich

This service provides mental health services to children and their families living in the borough of Greenwich. It also provides advice, consultation and support to the other individuals and agencies involved in mental health care.

Useful Information

Guide to Coughs, Colds, Earache & Sore Throats

This booklet is for parents (and older children) and deals with common infections in children who are normally healthy. It is not meant for children who have ongoing health problems such as asthma, heart, or kidney problems. You should not rely on the advice in this leaflet for children who are less than 6 months old. Babies younger than this can respond differently to infections.

Local

Health Visiting Service

The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.

Local

Xplore – Greenwich

Xplore is a healthy lifestyle programme for children, young people and their families. It helps kids become fitter, healthier and more active. It takes place once a week for 8 weeks at leisure centres across the borough.

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Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)

Local

Metro Diversity Charity

Metro Diversity Charity is an equality and diversity charity providing health, community and youth services across London and the South East.

Local

Welcare

Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.

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Community Services (Health and Wellbeing)

Local

Metro Diversity Charity

Metro Diversity Charity is an equality and diversity charity providing health, community and youth services across London and the South East.

Local

Welcare

Welcare work with children and families across South London and East Surrey. They provide practical help and support to families.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Domestic Violence & Abuse

Local

Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA)

Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA) is the main source of help and information for people who live in the borough and are experiencing domestic abuse.

National Services

Hestia

Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.

National Services

Men Kind Initiative

Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.

National Services

Refuge

Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.

Local

Her Centre

The Her Centre provides free and confidential advice for women. It also holds weekly drop-in sessions (One Stop Shop) every Friday from 10am to 12pm in Woolwich.

Local

Housing for Women – Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services

Provide support and refuge for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Also provide a telephone help line for women nationally and floating support to women in Greenwich who wish to remain in their homes.

National Services

Men’s Advice Line

Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).

National Services

Women’s Trust

Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Drugs and Alcohol

National Services

Addiction

Drug, alcohol and mental health charity which provides advice and support to help people change their behaviour to become the very best they can be, resulting in lasting change to their lives.

National Services

Talk to Frank

This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.

National Services

We are with you

Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.

Local

The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich)

The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich) is part of the Addictions Division and based at the Beresford Project. We provide assessment, treatment and advice for people, over the age of 18, who have complex substance misuse (drugs and/or alcohol) related problems. We care for people who live in the London Borough of Greenwich.

National

The Alcohol Test

DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by a pioneering team from Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) to help individuals track and change their drinking. The app made it easier for individuals to track the number of units and calories consumed as well as the costs of drinking, on the go and for free.

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Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice

Local

Citizens Advice – Greenwich (Woolwich)

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

Local

Family Action – Building Bridges

Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Greenwich Building Bridges addresses the often-competing sets of needs of parents, children and services.

National Services

Scope

Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.

National Services

Citizens advice bureau

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

National Services

Turn2us

Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.

Local

The Welfare Rights Service

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

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Family Support Services

Local

Families Information Service

Service for families with children and young people aged 0-19 (to 25 for young people with a disability or additional need). Offers information about childcare, activities and family support services. Provides a comprehensive outreach service. Also provides information on parental employment and benefits.

Local

FLAG Autism

FLAG is a local support group for families living with autism in Greenwich. They provide monthly drop in meeting sessions, to get full details visit website or contact Lesley Davis below.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Health Conditions Advice and Support

Information Leaflets

Aches and pains – Medication

Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.

Information Leaflets

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.

National Services

Arthritis Research UK – Advice

You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.

Information Leaflets

Asthma Action Plan

Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.

National Services

Asthma UK

This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.

National Services

Away with pain

Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.

Information Leaflets

Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)

Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Information Leaflets

Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)

Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Useful Information

Breathlessness

Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.

National Services

British Lung Foundation

The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.

Useful Information

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD

Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.

Useful Information

Diabetes Advice for Ramadan

Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.

Useful Information

Diabetes Information

General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.

National Services

Diabetes UK Support Groups

Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other activities such as fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness.

National Services

Endometriosis

Endometriosis UK helps women take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis

Useful Information

GP Referral to a Specialist

Information on the GP referral processes.

Leaflets

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Poster

UTI information poster– English

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English

Poster

UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

Poster

UTI information poster– Polish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.

Poster

UTI information poster– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Useful Information

Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions

Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.

Useful Information

Diabetes Eat Well Guide

This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.

Useful Information

Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan

Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients

Local

Greenwich Diabetes Group

The Greenwich Diabetes Group brings together people with Type1 and Type 2 diabetes and provides understanding, help and support as well as opportunity to offer share experiences, shape local services and feed into CCG plans.

Local

Live Well Greenwich Line

The Live Well Greenwich Line is a free helpline staffed by local, trained health and wellbeing advisors who can offer signposting and support for: eating well, moving more, stop smoking and drinking less.

National Services

Diabetes.co.uk Support Forums

Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. They publish daily news and information guides on diabetes management, research and living with diabetes.

Information Leaflets

Emolliets

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

Information Leaflets

Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

Information Leaflets

Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

Information Leaflets

Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Information Leaflets

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Information Leaflets

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

National Services

Lupus UK

Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.

National Services

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.

Information Leaflets

Piles (hemorrhoids)

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Poster

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

Poster

Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape

Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.

Poster

UTI information poster– Urdu

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu

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Domestic Violence & Abuse

Local

Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA)

Greenwich Domestic Violence and Abuse Services (GDVA) is the main source of help and information for people who live in the borough and are experiencing domestic abuse.

National Services

Hestia

Provide support for victims of modern slavery, women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, young care leavers and older people.

National Services

Men Kind Initiative

Provide a range of services directly to men such as a anonymous national helpline that any man, anywhere can call us. We also support others to provide services for men so we run a one day training course, a national conference and a directory of services.

National Services

Refuge

Refuge supports women and children who experience all forms of violence and abuse, including domestic violence, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called ‘honour’-based violence, and human trafficking and modern slavery.

Local

Her Centre

The Her Centre provides free and confidential advice for women. It also holds weekly drop-in sessions (One Stop Shop) every Friday from 10am to 12pm in Woolwich.

Local

Housing for Women – Greenwich Domestic Abuse Services

Provide support and refuge for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. Also provide a telephone help line for women nationally and floating support to women in Greenwich who wish to remain in their homes.

National Services

Men’s Advice Line

Men’s Advice Line: confidential helpline for men experiencing domestic violence from a partner or ex-partner (or from other family members).

National Services

Women’s Trust

Women’s trust is set up specifically to provide counselling for women; to help them address the impact of domestic abuse on their mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Drugs and Alcohol

National Services

Addiction

Drug, alcohol and mental health charity which provides advice and support to help people change their behaviour to become the very best they can be, resulting in lasting change to their lives.

National Services

Talk to Frank

This services provides access to information on services that can provide advice, support and information on the effects of drugs.

National Services

We are with you

Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online.

Local

The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich)

The Drug and Alcohol Service (Greenwich) is part of the Addictions Division and based at the Beresford Project. We provide assessment, treatment and advice for people, over the age of 18, who have complex substance misuse (drugs and/or alcohol) related problems. We care for people who live in the London Borough of Greenwich.

National

The Alcohol Test

DrinkCoach was launched in 2013 by a pioneering team from Haringey Advisory Group on Alcohol (HAGA) to help individuals track and change their drinking. The app made it easier for individuals to track the number of units and calories consumed as well as the costs of drinking, on the go and for free.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice

Local

Citizens Advice – Greenwich (Woolwich)

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

Local

Family Action – Building Bridges

Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Greenwich Building Bridges addresses the often-competing sets of needs of parents, children and services.

National Services

Scope

Scope runs employment support programmes for working-aged disabled and non-disabled people. They offer support online and offline.

National Services

Citizens advice bureau

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

National Services

Turn2us

Provides financial support when times get tough to people get back on track.

Local

The Welfare Rights Service

This service provides support and advise on benefits, employment and welfare, among other services.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Family Support Services

Local

Families Information Service

Service for families with children and young people aged 0-19 (to 25 for young people with a disability or additional need). Offers information about childcare, activities and family support services. Provides a comprehensive outreach service. Also provides information on parental employment and benefits.

Local

FLAG Autism

FLAG is a local support group for families living with autism in Greenwich. They provide monthly drop in meeting sessions, to get full details visit website or contact Lesley Davis below.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Health Conditions Advice and Support

Information Leaflets

Aches and pains – Medication

Information for aches and pains, medication you can buy.

Information Leaflets

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.

National Services

Arthritis Research UK – Advice

You don’t need to face arthritis alone. They have services where an advisor can provide you with information and advice about arthritis into one place to provide tailored support for you.

Information Leaflets

Asthma Action Plan

Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.

National Services

Asthma UK

This is a self referral service for parent with children who have asthma. They asses and support children who suffer form asthma.

National Services

Away with pain

Dedicated to providing information and support to people living with chronic pain.

Information Leaflets

Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)

Non Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Information Leaflets

Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)

Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Useful Information

Breathlessness

Information guide to support people experiencing breathlessness. This advice may not be suitable for everyone. If you need further advice, please contact your GP or health professional.

National Services

British Lung Foundation

The British lung foundation provide support across the UK. They have regular local support groups run by their members.

Useful Information

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease – COPD

Information guide and advice on COPD symptoms, when to get medical advice, causes and treatments.

Useful Information

Diabetes Advice for Ramadan

Ramadan and diabetes guide for patients.

Useful Information

Diabetes Information

General information on diabetes causes, eye screening and management.

National Services

Diabetes UK Support Groups

Diabetes UK has active support groups working locally all over the United Kingdom. Groups typically meet once a month, but they often also take part in many other activities such as fundraising, campaigning and raising awareness.

National Services

Endometriosis

Endometriosis UK helps women take back control by providing vital support services, reliable information and a community for those affected by endometriosis

Useful Information

GP Referral to a Specialist

Information on the GP referral processes.

Leaflets

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Poster

UTI information poster– English

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English

Poster

UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

Poster

UTI information poster– Polish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Polish.

Poster

UTI information poster– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Useful Information

Care Planning: Improving the Lives of People with Long Term Conditions

Information on care planning for patients with long term conditions.

Useful Information

Diabetes Eat Well Guide

This booklet provides general guidance about food choices if you have Type 2 diabetes.

Useful Information

Diabetes Management Guide for Ramadan

Looking after diabetes during Ramadan guide for patients

Local

Greenwich Diabetes Group

The Greenwich Diabetes Group brings together people with Type1 and Type 2 diabetes and provides understanding, help and support as well as opportunity to offer share experiences, shape local services and feed into CCG plans.

Local

Live Well Greenwich Line

The Live Well Greenwich Line is a free helpline staffed by local, trained health and wellbeing advisors who can offer signposting and support for: eating well, moving more, stop smoking and drinking less.

National Services

Diabetes.co.uk Support Forums

Diabetes.co.uk is a health platform and patient-support network all to do with diabetes. They publish daily news and information guides on diabetes management, research and living with diabetes.

Information Leaflets

Emolliets

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

Information Leaflets

Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

Information Leaflets

Get Well Soon Without Antibiotics

This leaflet explains the need to get the right treatment for common illnesses such as colds and coughs without encouraging antibiotic resistance.

Information Leaflets

Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Information Leaflets

Hip Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Information Leaflets

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

National Services

Lupus UK

Useful information guide on High blood cholesterol risks and how to manage the condition.

National Services

National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society is ‘the voice’ of people affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) across the whole of the UK. They provide a help line Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:40pm.

Information Leaflets

Piles (hemorrhoids)

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Polish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Portuguese

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Information Leaflets

Self Care- Over the counter products – Spanish

Information on self care and over the counter medication.

Poster

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

Poster

Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape

Information guide for patients on how to manage warts and verrucas.

Poster

UTI information poster– Urdu

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu

Hay Fever

Hay Fever

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Homeless Support

National Services

Crisis

If you’re homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, they can help you: find a safe home and settle in learn, get an education and skills training find work and apply for jobs look after your health and well-being volunteer and meet new people.

Local

Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR)

Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR) is an independent registered charity providing specialist legal advice and assistance to over residents of the London Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring Boroughs. un weekly drop-in sessions for initial advice and assistance.

National Services

Shelter

Shelter offers help to millions of people every year struggling with homelessness or bad housing situations through providing through their advice and legal support services.

National Services

Emergency housing if you’re homeless

Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.

National Services

Homeless Link

National membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better, provide information on local support services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.

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Mental Health

Local

Bridge Support

Bridge Support offers mental health and wellbeing support services suited to the needs of the individual.

Local

Greenwich mental health services

If it is an emergency, and you are unable to contact your care-coordinator, you can call the 24- hour Mental Health Urgent Advice Line on 0800 330 8590.

National Services

Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.

Local

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich

Providing specialist evidence-based, outcomes-focused mental health service for children and young people aged 0-18 and their families in Greenwich

National Services

Rethink

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Leaflets

Work Well

Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.

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Older People Support

Local

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the only specialist agency in Bromley and Greenwich working across the boroughs with and for older people.  It provides a single point of entry to joined-up, quality preventative services, activities and support that promotes opportunities, independence and choice to older people, adult carers and those with long-term conditions.

Local

Listening Ears

Listening Ears is committed to reducing isolation, loneliness and depression through activities and services that bring people together. By facilitating interaction, we enable people build connections and actively participate within their community.

National Services

National Dementia Helpline

This is a national helpline which is open seven days a week and they provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.

National Services

Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.

Local

Adult Social Care Team

For all general enquiries relating to adults and older people, or if you wish to speak to an officer about adult care support, please contact Health and Adult Services.

National Services

Parkinson’s UK

National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.

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Homeless Support

National Services

Crisis

If you’re homeless or are at risk of becoming homeless, they can help you: find a safe home and settle in learn, get an education and skills training find work and apply for jobs look after your health and well-being volunteer and meet new people.

Local

Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR)

Greenwich Housing Rights (GHR) is an independent registered charity providing specialist legal advice and assistance to over residents of the London Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring Boroughs. un weekly drop-in sessions for initial advice and assistance.

National Services

Shelter

Shelter offers help to millions of people every year struggling with homelessness or bad housing situations through providing through their advice and legal support services.

National Services

Emergency housing if you’re homeless

Information and advice for Emergency housing if you’re homeless.

National Services

Homeless Link

National membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better, provide information on local support services and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.

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Mental Health

Local

Bridge Support

Bridge Support offers mental health and wellbeing support services suited to the needs of the individual.

Local

Greenwich mental health services

If it is an emergency, and you are unable to contact your care-coordinator, you can call the 24- hour Mental Health Urgent Advice Line on 0800 330 8590.

National Services

Samaritans

Samaritans is a unique charity dedicated to reducing feelings of isolation and disconnection. They offer a safe place for you to talk at any point, in your own way.

Local

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Greenwich

Providing specialist evidence-based, outcomes-focused mental health service for children and young people aged 0-18 and their families in Greenwich

National Services

Rethink

Mind in Tower Hamlets and Newham (MITHN) has provides support to people with mental health needs, living in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and Newham.

Leaflets

Work Well

Work Well helps people with common mental health problems move into paid work.

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Older People Support

Local

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich

Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is the only specialist agency in Bromley and Greenwich working across the boroughs with and for older people.  It provides a single point of entry to joined-up, quality preventative services, activities and support that promotes opportunities, independence and choice to older people, adult carers and those with long-term conditions.

Local

Listening Ears

Listening Ears is committed to reducing isolation, loneliness and depression through activities and services that bring people together. By facilitating interaction, we enable people build connections and actively participate within their community.

National Services

National Dementia Helpline

This is a national helpline which is open seven days a week and they provide information, advice and emotional support to anyone affected by dementia.

National Services

Alzheimer’s Society

Alzheimer’s society provides support for people affected by dementia. They provide a combination of face-to-face support within telephone and online advice and information by specially trained Dementia advisers.

Local

Adult Social Care Team

For all general enquiries relating to adults and older people, or if you wish to speak to an officer about adult care support, please contact Health and Adult Services.

National Services

Parkinson’s UK

National charity providing support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Join their online community on the Parkinson’s UK forum to talk to others about your experiences.

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Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)

Local

Breast Screening Service- South East London

Provide free breast screening for women from the age of 50, in the areas covered by Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.

Video

How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

Video

How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

National Services

NHS Bowel Screening

This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.

National Services

Cervical Screening

This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.

National Services

NHS Breast Screening

This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.

Video

How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

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Screening Services (Breast/ Bowel/ Cervical)

Local

Breast Screening Service- South East London

Provide free breast screening for women from the age of 50, in the areas covered by Lewisham, Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.

Video

How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Potruguese

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

Video

How to do your Bowel Screening Test- Multiple Languages

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

National Services

NHS Bowel Screening

This websites provides information on bowel screening, how to get a kit and information on general support available.

National Services

Cervical Screening

This websites provides information on cervical screening, what it is, why its important and how to book an appointment.

National Services

NHS Breast Screening

This is a search function which helps you find local breast screening services.

Video

How to do your Bowel Screening Test- English

Video on how to do your NHS bowel cancer screening test.

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Sexual Health

Local

GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health)

GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health) is the name for the contraception, sexual health and reproductive health service in Greenwich. Offer walk-in clinics, providing advice and information on all methods of contraception, screening, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and advice.

National Services

Brook

Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.

National Services

NHS Sexual Health Information

Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.

Local

Greenwich Sextual Health

The Sexual Health Website for Greenwich. Find information on local services.

Useful Information

Contraception Guide

Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.

Leaflets

Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues

This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.

Leaflets

Long-acting reversible contraception

Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.

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Smoking

App

NHS Smoking free – Mobile App

This App provides a 4 week programme which has daily motivation and support to help you to quit smoking for good.

National Services

Smoke free National Helpline

Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.

Local

Stop Smoking London

Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.

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Travel Advice

Poster

Holiday Medication

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.

National Services

Travel Advice and Vaccinations

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.

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Virtual Support

App

#Reason2

#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.

App

Coronavirus: A book for Children

A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.

App

NHS Apps Library

Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.

App

Stoptober

Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.

App

The Veterans’ Gateway App

The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.

App

Bright Sky

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

App

Elefriends App

Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.

App

Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock

Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.

App

StreetLink

The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.

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Youth Services

National Services

NHS Go App

NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.

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Sexual Health

Local

GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health)

GSH Central (Greenwich Contraception and Sexual Health) is the name for the contraception, sexual health and reproductive health service in Greenwich. Offer walk-in clinics, providing advice and information on all methods of contraception, screening, tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and advice.

National Services

Brook

Brook offers sexual health support for Under 25s. They offer local services, education programmes conducted by trained professionals.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

Facts and advice about emergency contraception, when to take it and how it works.

National Services

NHS Sexual Health Information

Search function to help you find information on sexual health and support services.

Local

Greenwich Sextual Health

The Sexual Health Website for Greenwich. Find information on local services.

Useful Information

Contraception Guide

Useful information guide on contraception methods and where to get it.

Leaflets

Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues

This leaflet provides some initial advice about contraception and pregnancy for women who have epilepsy.

Leaflets

Long-acting reversible contraception

Information on long-acting reversible contraception. This leaflet tells you about the care you can expect from the doctors and nurses who provide long-acting reversible contraceptives.

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Smoking

App

NHS Smoking free – Mobile App

This App provides a 4 week programme which has daily motivation and support to help you to quit smoking for good.

National Services

Smoke free National Helpline

Smoke Free is a free national service providing information, support and advice on local services which can help you to quit smoking.

Local

Stop Smoking London

Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.

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Travel Advice

Poster

Holiday Medication

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.

National Services

Travel Advice and Vaccinations

Get advice about travelling abroad, including the latest on safety, security and travel warnings.

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Virtual Support

App

#Reason2

#Reasons2 is an app designed by Young People and Washington Mind to help improve mental health. The app will allow people to manage their mental wellness by building their own profile of Reasons2 feel better.

App

Coronavirus: A book for Children

A free information book explaining the coronavirus to children, illustrated by Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler.

App

NHS Apps Library

Find apps and online tools to help you manage your health and wellbeing.

App

Stoptober

Created for those who want to stop smoking, the Stoptober app is a 4 week programme that puts practical support, encouragement and tailored advice in the palm of your hand.

App

The Veterans’ Gateway App

The Veterans’ Gateway app helps veterans find support organisations in their area using their smartphone or tablet. These organisations cover both the Armed Forces sector and wider charity and not-for-profit sectors.

App

Bright Sky

Bright Sky is a free to download mobile app providing support and information for anyone who may be in an abusive relationship or those concerned about someone they know.

App

Elefriends App

Elefriends is a supportive online community from the mental health charity Mind. We all know what it’s like to struggle sometimes, but now there’s a safe place to listen, share and be heard. Whether you’re feeling good right now, or really low, it’s a place to share experiences and listen to others.

App

Sleep Cycle: Sleep analysis & Smart alarm clock

Relax, sleep better and wake up feeling rested with Sleep Cycle, the smart alarm clock. Track sleep from bedtime to morning, and get detailed analysis with the app that makes waking up in the morning just that bit easier.

App

StreetLink

The StreetLink mobile app StreetLink uses people who care, to connect people who need help, with those that can help them by enabling members of the public to alert local authorities and street outreach services in England and Wales about people they have seen sleeping rough.

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Youth Services

National Services

NHS Go App

NHS is a confidential health advice and information service for 16-25 year olds.

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Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services

National Services

British Nutrition Foundation

The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.

Local

Live Well Greenwich – Active for Health

Find some information on local services for all ages to help you keep active.

Useful Information

Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy

Information guide on keeping healthy.

Local

Health Visiting Service

Health visitors provide a child and family focused service that promotes health and well-being and prevents ill health. All children under 5 should have a named health visitor

National Services

Live Well – Weight Loss Plan

Download the NHS weight loss guide, a 12-week diet and exercise plan. The plan, is designed to help you lose weight safely.

Leaflets

Tips for Heartburn

Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.

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Women’s Health

App

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an-award winning  intervention in the form of a pregnancy and parenting app. Baby Buddy is also designed to support the communication and work of front line practitioners.

National Services

Family Action

Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.

National Services

Marie Stopes- Termination Service

Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.

Local

University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Early Pregnancy Unit

Early Pregnancy Unit – provide specialist scanning and support for women experiencing problems in early pregnancy. Contact them if you would like more information regarding any concerns.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

National Services

Breastfeeding network

The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

Local

Health Visiting Service

The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.

Self Referral Form

Maternity self-referral – Lewisham and Greenwich

Self-referral form to maternity services. The quickest and easiest option for booking your first appointment is to refer yourself online using the quick and easy form.

Local

University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital- Maternity Service

The Maternity Unit provides care for women and their partners during their pregnancy, labour and after the birth of their baby.

Poster

Miscarriage Support Information

Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.

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Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services

National Services

British Nutrition Foundation

The British Nutrition Foundation is a registered charity.
They provide impartial, evidence-based information on food and nutrition. Their core purpose is to make nutrition science accessible to all.

Local

Live Well Greenwich – Active for Health

Find some information on local services for all ages to help you keep active.

Useful Information

Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy

Information guide on keeping healthy.

Local

Health Visiting Service

Health visitors provide a child and family focused service that promotes health and well-being and prevents ill health. All children under 5 should have a named health visitor

National Services

Live Well – Weight Loss Plan

Download the NHS weight loss guide, a 12-week diet and exercise plan. The plan, is designed to help you lose weight safely.

Leaflets

Tips for Heartburn

Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.

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Women’s Health

App

Baby Buddy App

Baby Buddy is an-award winning  intervention in the form of a pregnancy and parenting app. Baby Buddy is also designed to support the communication and work of front line practitioners.

National Services

Family Action

Family Action transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.

National Services

Marie Stopes- Termination Service

Provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England.

Local

University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital – Early Pregnancy Unit

Early Pregnancy Unit – provide specialist scanning and support for women experiencing problems in early pregnancy. Contact them if you would like more information regarding any concerns.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

National Services

Breastfeeding network

The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

Local

Health Visiting Service

The health visiting service provides an inclusive universal service to families from the antenatal period until their child enters school. The service provides a child and family focussed service to promote health and prevent ill health working with both individuals and communities and dealing with issues regarding local population health.

Self Referral Form

Maternity self-referral – Lewisham and Greenwich

Self-referral form to maternity services. The quickest and easiest option for booking your first appointment is to refer yourself online using the quick and easy form.

Local

University Hospital Lewisham and Queen Elizabeth Hospital- Maternity Service

The Maternity Unit provides care for women and their partners during their pregnancy, labour and after the birth of their baby.

Poster

Miscarriage Support Information

Support and information poster for anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy.