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Your right to social care and support
If you think you need social care support, you'll need to think about what types of support you need - be it homecare workers, equipment or respite breaks. Your first step to getting this sort of help should be to ask your local authority social…Your post-pregnancy body
Having a baby changes your body. Some things may never be quite the same again, but other changes don't need to be permanent. You can tighten your tummy with exercise, for example, and any weight you've gained will gradually drop off if you eat healthily…Your NHS Health Check results and action plan
After your NHS Health Check you'll be given your risk of developing a heart or circulation problem (such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes or kidney disease) over the next 10 years. Your doctor may describe this as low, moderate or high. This means: low - you…Your NHS Health Check results
So, you've got your NHS Health Check results? The good news is that whatever your risk of a vascular condition, you can act now to improve them. Let's take a look at what the numbers mean. First, you'll be given your overall risk score. This score is worked…Accessible toys, play and learning
Toys for children with physical or learning disabilities need to be safe for them to use and suitable for their particular needs. Non-specialist toys can be suitable, but you do need to make sure they are safe for your child to play with. For example,…Accessible breaks, activities and day trips
As anyone with a disability or their carer will know, planning an outing requires forward planning. Checking whether the destination is accessible for disabled people, whether it can cater to specific dietary requirements, and planning how you will travel all needs to be done in…Abortion
An abortion is the medical process of ending a pregnancy so it doesn't result in the birth of a baby. It's also sometimes known as a termination. The pregnancy is ended either by taking medications or having a minor surgical procedure. One in three women…Your healthy twin pregnancy
If you're pregnant with more than one baby, a healthy diet and lifestyle will help you cope with your pregnancy and give your babies the best start in life. The advice for keeping healthy in pregnancy is similar whether you're expecting twins, triplets or just…Your six-week postnatal check
You should have your postnatal check about six weeks after your baby's birth to make sure you feel well and you are recovering properly. Some GP surgeries do not routinely offer a postnatal check. You can always request an appointment for a check, especially if…