Lone parents
Being a single parent can be hard work. It can be lonely sometimes - and hard work. As well as the day-to-day stuff there are all the things two parent families take for granted...not having a second opinion in the middle of the night when…Divorce and separation
Divorce and separation can be very painful and distressing. But if you have recently separated from your partner, or your children are trying to adjust to a new family, you’re not alone. Family change is all around – more than one in four children in…Speech and language development
Speech, language and communication play a vital role in our lives. Without being able to talk to, and understand other people we can’t do things like: communicate with our families, buy things at the shops, watch TV, build relationships, learn and go to work. Fortunately,…Pregnancy and childbirth
On this page you will find some useful information on pregnancy and childbirth, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.Self harming and suicide
On this page you will find some useful information on Self-harm and suicide, including details of services available, related guidance pages and quick links to helpful websites.Postnatal support
Postnatal Depression is what happens when you become depressed after having a baby. Sometimes, there may be an obvious reason, often there is none. It can be particularly distressing when you have so looked forward to having your baby through the months of pregnancy. You…Mental health
When you’re living with a mental health problem, or supporting someone who is, having access to the right information - about a condition, treatment options, or practical issues - is vital. MIND - the mental health charity For general and specific mental health advice…Antenatal support
When you first learn that you're pregnant, get in touch with a midwife or GP as soon as possible so that you can start your antenatal (pregnancy) care. This will also help to make sure you receive maternity healthcare that takes into account all your…Crime, the law and victims of crime
If you have directly or indirectly been a victim of crime there are many ways which this may affect you. For some people certain emotions such as anger or fear are common, with others they may not feel this way, or may not feel anything…