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Find out about confidential sexual health services, including contraception, testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and advice on unplanned pregnancy, even if you're under 16 years old. Sexual health services (contraception and pregnancy advice, or tests for STIs, including HIV) are free and confidential. If…Women and hair loss: coping tips
Losing your crowning glory can be particularly difficult for women. But there are ways to cope. Losing your hair as a woman, especially if you're young or at a vulnerable time in your life, can badly affect your confidence. Jackie McKillop, Alopecia UK spokesperson and junior nursing sister at…Women and heart disease
Did you know that women are twice as likely to die of heart disease than breast cancer? In the years following the menopause, your risk of getting heart disease rises significantly. Take this online test to find out how healthy your heart is. And follow these 10 simple steps…Work and pregnancy
If you work with chemicals, lead or X-rays, or in a job with a lot of lifting, you may be risking your and your baby's health. If you have any worries about this, talk to your doctor, midwife, occupational health nurse, union representative, or someone in the…Work out how much weight you need to lose
Use the BMI calculator above to work out how much weight you need to lose before starting the NHS weight loss plan. The BMI tool will tell you if you're in the healthy weight range and, if necessary, how much you need to lose to achieve a healthy…Working in childcare
There are a wide range of jobs available in early years, childcare, and playwork where you can make a real difference to children and their future development. You do not necessarily need a qualification to start working with children. If you have the right skills…Worried about your teenager?
It can be difficult for parents to tell whether their teenagers are just "being teens" or whether there is something more serious going on. Many of the symptoms listed below can often be attributed to normal teenage behaviour. However, if you're worried, it can be helpful…You and your body just after birth
The first few days with your new baby can be a very emotional time for you and your partner. There's a lot to learn and do as new parents. There is the excitement of getting to know your baby, but you will also be tired,…YouMove launches across Oxfordshire to help families get active together
Families with children on benefits related free school meals will be able to access a wide range of low cost and free activities, thanks to a new county-wide programme known as YouMove. By signing up to YouMove, local families will benefit from low cost or…