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Bereavement Support

National

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

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

Newham Bereavement Service

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.

Local

The City and East London Bereavement Service

The City and East London Bereavement Service offers free counselling to the following individuals and couples; any individual over the age of 18 who is a resident of the London Borough Tower Hamlets, couples who have lost a child of any age who are residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, relatives and friends of anyone who has died in the hospitals of Bart’s Health NHS Trust.

Local

Child Bereavement UK – East London

At our centre in Stratford, Child Bereavement UK offers face-to-face support for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. If accessing face to face support is difficult for you, our National Telephone Support Team can provide booked telephone support sessions.

National

Cruse Bereavement Care

Provide support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and  to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.

National

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.

National

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.

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Cancer and end of life

National

Bowel Cancer UK

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

National

Cancer Support

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

Local

East End Men’s Cancer group

This group provides support for men with cancer living in Newham and all neighbouring boroughs.

National

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

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.

National

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 Cancer Information and Support Service at Newham

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

Local

St Joseph’s Hospice – Newham

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

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Carers Support

Local

Carers FIRST- Adult Carers Service

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

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

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

Young Carers FIRST

If you are a Young Carer who lives in Newham, you can access our Newham Young Carers Project – Young Carers FIRST. The Newham Young Carer project aims to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are in a caring role by offering them support and the opportunity to have a break from their caring role and meet others who are in a similar situation. Our workers are based in the community and work from the Youth Zones around the Borough.

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Child Health

Local

Caring for Children with Coughs

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

Local

Family Nurse Partnership

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

Local

Health Visiting Service

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.

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.

Useful Information

Vaccination Schedule

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

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Bereavement Support

National

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

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

Newham Bereavement Service

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.

Local

The City and East London Bereavement Service

The City and East London Bereavement Service offers free counselling to the following individuals and couples; any individual over the age of 18 who is a resident of the London Borough Tower Hamlets, couples who have lost a child of any age who are residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, relatives and friends of anyone who has died in the hospitals of Bart’s Health NHS Trust.

Local

Child Bereavement UK – East London

At our centre in Stratford, Child Bereavement UK offers face-to-face support for families where a baby or child has died or where children and young people, up to the age of 25, are bereaved. If accessing face to face support is difficult for you, our National Telephone Support Team can provide booked telephone support sessions.

National

Cruse Bereavement Care

Provide support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies and  to enhance society’s care of bereaved people.

National

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.

National

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.

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Cancer and end of life

National

Bowel Cancer UK

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

National

Cancer Support

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

Local

East End Men’s Cancer group

This group provides support for men with cancer living in Newham and all neighbouring boroughs.

National

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

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.

National

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 Cancer Information and Support Service at Newham

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

Local

St Joseph’s Hospice – Newham

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

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Carers Support

Local

Carers FIRST- Adult Carers Service

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

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

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

Young Carers FIRST

If you are a Young Carer who lives in Newham, you can access our Newham Young Carers Project – Young Carers FIRST. The Newham Young Carer project aims to support young people aged 5 to 18 who are in a caring role by offering them support and the opportunity to have a break from their caring role and meet others who are in a similar situation. Our workers are based in the community and work from the Youth Zones around the Borough.

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Child Health

Local

Caring for Children with Coughs

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

Local

Family Nurse Partnership

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

Local

Health Visiting Service

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.

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.

Useful Information

Vaccination Schedule

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

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Domestic Violence & Abuse

Local

East London Rape Crisis Service

Rape Crisis Service provides free, confidential specialist help for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence. The services are for women of all ages including young women over the age of 14, whatever the assault and whenever it occurred.

National

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.

Local

Newham Adult Safeguarding

If you are worried that an adult is at risk call the local council adult safeguarding team.

Local

Newham Community Based Domestic and Sexual Violence

24 hours a day, seven days a week helpline providing free and confidential support available for domestic or sexual violence.

National

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.

National

Hestia

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

National

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).

Local

Newham Child Protection

If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.

Local

Newham One-Stop-Shop

If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.

National

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.

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Domestic Violence & Abuse

Local

East London Rape Crisis Service

Rape Crisis Service provides free, confidential specialist help for women and girls who have been raped or experienced any other form of sexual violence. The services are for women of all ages including young women over the age of 14, whatever the assault and whenever it occurred.

National

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.

Local

Newham Adult Safeguarding

If you are worried that an adult is at risk call the local council adult safeguarding team.

Local

Newham Community Based Domestic and Sexual Violence

24 hours a day, seven days a week helpline providing free and confidential support available for domestic or sexual violence.

National

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.

National

Hestia

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

National

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).

Local

Newham Child Protection

If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.

Local

Newham One-Stop-Shop

If you are worried that a child or young person is at risk call the local council child protection team.

National

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.

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Drugs and Alcohol

Local

Community needle exchange

You can go to any of the pharmacies in Newham list on the website to get, clean needles, return used needles, discuss, referral into treatment, access to a range of advice and support regarding safer drug use and safer injecting techniques.

Local

Newham Young People’s Service

Newham Young People’s Service is a free drug and alcohol service for young people aged between 11 and 18. The service is for young people living in Newham who have questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol and would like information or advice.

Local

Newham Rise

Newham Rise, is the drug and alcohol service for Newham Residents. It offers a wide range of free, confidential treatment and recovery services for individuals, families​ and carers affected by drug and alcohol issues.

National

Talk to Frank

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

National

We are with you

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

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Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice

Local

Advice and Benefits

Information and advice on benefit in Newham.

Local

Community Links

Community Links provides a comprehensive, wraparound service delivering debt, welfare, housing and legal advice thanks to a team of in-house and front-line advisors and volunteers.

Local

Newham Workplace

The council has a Supported Employment Team based at Workplace. They offer individual employment support to people with health and social care needs to, get into paid or self-employment, stay in employment, get advice on opportunities to develop and improve in their role.

National

Turn2us

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

Local

Citizens advice Newham

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

Local

Citizens advice Newham

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

National

Scope

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

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Family Support Services

Local

Family Contact Centre

The Family Contact Centre (FCC) provides a seven day contact service for children and families in a safe, comfortable environment. The centre has ten rooms, with a dedicated baby room and nine other well equipped rooms suitable for children of all ages.

Local

Help & Support for Families

Information on local support services such as, employment, parenting, housing, homelessness and bullying for families in Newham.

Local

Healthwatch Newham

Healthwatch Newham is here to help local people get the best out of their health and social care services. Healthwatch Newham run, co-ordinate and support events, projects and activities.

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Health Conditions Advice and Support

Information leaflet

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Information leaflet

Asthma Action Plan

Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.

National

Away with pain

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

Information Leaflet

Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)

Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Local

Breathe Easy Newham support group

Breathe Easy groups provide support and information for people living with a lung condition, and for those who look after them.

National

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

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

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.

Information Leaflet

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Self Referral Form

MSK (Physiotherapy) Self-Referral Form

Physiotherapy self referral form.

Local

Newham hearing

The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.

Local

Newham Stroke Club

The Club promote the welfare and interests of people who have had strokes and their family carers to share experiences and to take part in activities. Also provide information and support to people who have had strokes, which may assist in their rehabilitation, recovery, and regaining of confidence.

Poster

UTI information poster– English

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English

Poster

UTI information poster– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Poster

UTI information poster– Urdu

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu

National

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.

National

Asthma UK

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

Information leaflet

Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)

Non 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.

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

National

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 leaflet

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 leaflet

Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

National

Lupus UK

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

National

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.

Local

Newham self -Management support programme

The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.

Poster

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

Poster

UTI information poster– Polish

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

Poster

UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

Poster

Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape

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

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Homeless Support

Local

Bridges

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

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.

National

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.

Local

Shelter London – Newham

Offer a wide range of help and advice on all housing and homeless issues.

Local

Caritas Anchor House

Caritas Anchor House is a homelessness charity providing residential and life-skills support for single homeless adults. Caritas Anchor House works with vulnerable groups including those affected by homelessness, unemployment, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and offending.

National

Emergency housing if you’re homeless

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

Local

LB Newham Homeless Person unit

Support for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Local

StreetLink London

StreetLink London exists to help end rough sleeping in the capital by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.

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Drugs and Alcohol

Local

Community needle exchange

You can go to any of the pharmacies in Newham list on the website to get, clean needles, return used needles, discuss, referral into treatment, access to a range of advice and support regarding safer drug use and safer injecting techniques.

Local

Newham Young People’s Service

Newham Young People’s Service is a free drug and alcohol service for young people aged between 11 and 18. The service is for young people living in Newham who have questions or concerns about drugs or alcohol and would like information or advice.

Local

Newham Rise

Newham Rise, is the drug and alcohol service for Newham Residents. It offers a wide range of free, confidential treatment and recovery services for individuals, families​ and carers affected by drug and alcohol issues.

National

Talk to Frank

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

National

We are with you

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

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Employment / Welfare / Benefits Advice

Local

Advice and Benefits

Information and advice on benefit in Newham.

Local

Community Links

Community Links provides a comprehensive, wraparound service delivering debt, welfare, housing and legal advice thanks to a team of in-house and front-line advisors and volunteers.

Local

Newham Workplace

The council has a Supported Employment Team based at Workplace. They offer individual employment support to people with health and social care needs to, get into paid or self-employment, stay in employment, get advice on opportunities to develop and improve in their role.

National

Turn2us

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

Local

Citizens advice Newham

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

Local

Citizens advice Newham

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

National

Scope

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

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Family Support Services

Local

Family Contact Centre

The Family Contact Centre (FCC) provides a seven day contact service for children and families in a safe, comfortable environment. The centre has ten rooms, with a dedicated baby room and nine other well equipped rooms suitable for children of all ages.

Local

Help & Support for Families

Information on local support services such as, employment, parenting, housing, homelessness and bullying for families in Newham.

Local

Healthwatch Newham

Healthwatch Newham is here to help local people get the best out of their health and social care services. Healthwatch Newham run, co-ordinate and support events, projects and activities.

Copy URL URL copied to clipboard

Health Conditions Advice and Support

Information leaflet

Ankle Sprain

Ankle sprain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Information leaflet

Asthma Action Plan

Information leaflet, create your personal asthma action plan.

National

Away with pain

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

Information Leaflet

Back pain- Acute (less than 6 weeks)

Acute back pain physiotherapy information leaflet.

Local

Breathe Easy Newham support group

Breathe Easy groups provide support and information for people living with a lung condition, and for those who look after them.

National

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

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

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.

Information Leaflet

Knee Osteoarthritis

Knee osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Self Referral Form

MSK (Physiotherapy) Self-Referral Form

Physiotherapy self referral form.

Local

Newham hearing

The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.

Local

Newham Stroke Club

The Club promote the welfare and interests of people who have had strokes and their family carers to share experiences and to take part in activities. Also provide information and support to people who have had strokes, which may assist in their rehabilitation, recovery, and regaining of confidence.

Poster

UTI information poster– English

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice- English

Poster

UTI information poster– Portuguese

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Portuguese

Poster

Whiplash Advice

Whiplash physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

Poster

UTI information poster– Urdu

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Urdu

National

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.

National

Asthma UK

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

Information leaflet

Back pain- Non Acute (More than 6 weeks)

Non 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.

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

National

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 leaflet

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 leaflet

Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis physiotherapy exercise information leaflet.

National

Lupus UK

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

National

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.

Local

Newham self -Management support programme

The Newham self-management support programme is a new, free, service being provided by local pharmacists to help you manage your long term conditions better and get more out of life.

Poster

Tips for Heartburn

Information guide with top tips for managing heartburn.

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UTI information poster– Polish

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

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UTI information poster– Spanish

Information on UTI symptoms and self-care advice– Spanish

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Warts, Verrucas and Duct Tape

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

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Homeless Support

Local

Bridges

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

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.

National

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.

Local

Shelter London – Newham

Offer a wide range of help and advice on all housing and homeless issues.

Local

Caritas Anchor House

Caritas Anchor House is a homelessness charity providing residential and life-skills support for single homeless adults. Caritas Anchor House works with vulnerable groups including those affected by homelessness, unemployment, mental health, substance misuse, domestic abuse and offending.

National

Emergency housing if you’re homeless

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

Local

LB Newham Homeless Person unit

Support for people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness.

Local

StreetLink London

StreetLink London exists to help end rough sleeping in the capital by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.

Hay Fever

Hay Fever

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Mental Health

Local

Mind Tower Hamlets and Newham

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.

National

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.

Useful Information

Talking from the Heart

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.

Local

Newham Talking Therapies- (IAPT)

Provides talking therapy services. Complete online referral form and call to receive and appointment. Whatever the cause of your anxiety or depression, sharing your problems could be the first step to recovery.

National

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

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)- Newham

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.

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Older People Support

Local

Adult Safeguarding

If you see, hear or suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused contact the council adult safeguarding team.

Local

Age UK – East London

Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. They provide a whole range of exciting opportunities and interesting approaches to better health.

Local

Good Neighbours services

Good Neighbours services provide support to older people, people with dementia, and those with disabilities in Newham, delivered by trained volunteers. Free 6-week programme provides opportunities for older people to gain more confidence to go online, connect with the wider world and maintain social connections.

National

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.

Local

Adult Social Care in Newham

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

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

Living independently

Find out what help you can get if you choose to stay in your own home.

National

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

Central & East London Breast Screening

Provides a free breast screening service for women in Camden, Hackney and the City, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest (East and North Central London) who are over 50 years old.

National

NHS Bowel Screening

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

National

Cervical Screening

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

National

NHS Breast Screening

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

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Mental Health

Local

Mind Tower Hamlets and Newham

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.

National

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.

Useful Information

Talking from the Heart

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.

Local

Newham Talking Therapies- (IAPT)

Provides talking therapy services. Complete online referral form and call to receive and appointment. Whatever the cause of your anxiety or depression, sharing your problems could be the first step to recovery.

National

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

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)- Newham

The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.

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Older People Support

Local

Adult Safeguarding

If you see, hear or suspect that a vulnerable adult is being abused contact the council adult safeguarding team.

Local

Age UK – East London

Age UK East London is a local independent charity working with older people mainly in the boroughs of Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets. They provide a whole range of exciting opportunities and interesting approaches to better health.

Local

Good Neighbours services

Good Neighbours services provide support to older people, people with dementia, and those with disabilities in Newham, delivered by trained volunteers. Free 6-week programme provides opportunities for older people to gain more confidence to go online, connect with the wider world and maintain social connections.

National

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.

Local

Adult Social Care in Newham

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

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

Living independently

Find out what help you can get if you choose to stay in your own home.

National

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

Central & East London Breast Screening

Provides a free breast screening service for women in Camden, Hackney and the City, Islington, Newham, Tower Hamlets and Waltham Forest (East and North Central London) who are over 50 years old.

National

NHS Bowel Screening

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

National

Cervical Screening

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

National

NHS Breast Screening

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

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Sexual Health

Local

All East- Sexual Health Advice and Support

Provide free and confidential sexual health services at centres across east London, providing everything from sexual health screenings (including HIV testing) to contraception services.

Useful Information

Contraception Guide

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

Information Leaflet

Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues

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

Information Leaflet

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.

Local

Positive East

Positive East has been on the forefront of HIV service and care for over 26 years; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care. They also offer advice and support to individuals who have not been diagnosed.

National

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.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

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

National

NHS Sexual Health Information

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

Local

Sexual Health and HIV Services- Newham

Information on sextual health centres and services available in Newham.

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Sexual Health

Local

All East- Sexual Health Advice and Support

Provide free and confidential sexual health services at centres across east London, providing everything from sexual health screenings (including HIV testing) to contraception services.

Useful Information

Contraception Guide

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

Information Leaflet

Epilepsy- Contraception/ Pregnancy Issues

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

Information Leaflet

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.

Local

Positive East

Positive East has been on the forefront of HIV service and care for over 26 years; supporting people from point of HIV diagnosis to longer term care. They also offer advice and support to individuals who have not been diagnosed.

National

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.

Useful Information

Emergency Contraception

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

National

NHS Sexual Health Information

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

Local

Sexual Health and HIV Services- Newham

Information on sextual health centres and services available in Newham.

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Smoking

Local

Get help to quit smoking

Information on local stop smoking pharmacy services which provide free support and advice to all smokers living in Newham. It has already helped many thousands of people quit the habit.

National

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.

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.

Local

Stop Smoking London

Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.

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Travel Advice

National

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

Local

Youth Support- Newham

Information on youth support services available in Newham.

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Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services

Local

ActiveNewham

ActiveNewham brings everything under one roof with a mixture of services and facilities with Newham which can support you with diet and exercise.

Local

Healthier lives- Newham

Information on local services in Newham which can support you with leading a healthy life style.

National

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.

National

NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme

Low Calorie Diet. A one-year programme to support healthier lifestyle, weight loss, and remission of Type 2 diabetes.

National

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.

Useful Information

Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy

Information guide on keeping healthy.

Information Leaflet

Tips for Heartburn

Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.

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Smoking

Local

Get help to quit smoking

Information on local stop smoking pharmacy services which provide free support and advice to all smokers living in Newham. It has already helped many thousands of people quit the habit.

National

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.

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.

Local

Stop Smoking London

Stop Smoking London exists to help Londoners to quit smoking.

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Travel Advice

National

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

Local

Youth Support- Newham

Information on youth support services available in Newham.

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Weight Management/ Diet and Exercise Services

Local

ActiveNewham

ActiveNewham brings everything under one roof with a mixture of services and facilities with Newham which can support you with diet and exercise.

Local

Healthier lives- Newham

Information on local services in Newham which can support you with leading a healthy life style.

National

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.

National

NHS Low Calorie Diet Programme

Low Calorie Diet. A one-year programme to support healthier lifestyle, weight loss, and remission of Type 2 diabetes.

National

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.

Useful Information

Lifestyle Advice and Keeping Healthy

Information guide on keeping healthy.

Information Leaflet

Tips for Heartburn

Information and advice on top tips for managing heartburn.

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Women’s Health

Self Referral Form

Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral form for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral form for antenatal care.

Local

Health Visiting Service

The health visiting services works with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. Supporting parents with child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

National

Breastfeeding network

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

National

Marie Stopes- Termination Service

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

Poster

Miscarriage Support Information

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

Self Referral Form

Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral form for antenatal care.

Local

Barts Health- NHS Trust Maternity Services

Barts Health NHS Trust, offers a range of antenatal services across multiple hospitals and centres, (Barkantine Birth Centre, Barking Community Birth Centre, Newham Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital). Click the link below to find out more.

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

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.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.

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Women’s Health

Self Referral Form

Newham Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral form for antenatal care.

Self Referral Form

Whipps Cross Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral form for antenatal care.

Local

Health Visiting Service

The health visiting services works with parents and children from mid-pregnancy until your child attends school. Supporting parents with child development, breast feeding and nutrition, and child and family health.

National

Breastfeeding network

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

National

Marie Stopes- Termination Service

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

Poster

Miscarriage Support Information

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

Self Referral Form

Royal London Hospital – Antenatal self-referral form

Self referral form for antenatal care.

Local

Barts Health- NHS Trust Maternity Services

Barts Health NHS Trust, offers a range of antenatal services across multiple hospitals and centres, (Barkantine Birth Centre, Barking Community Birth Centre, Newham Hospital, The Royal London Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital). Click the link below to find out more.

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

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.

Poster

Pregnancy Timetable

Pregnancy timeline poster.