Useful Links

Web: Adult Social Care Advice - West Berkshire Council

West Point House

West Street

Newbury

RG14 1BZ

01635 503090

child@westberks.gov.uk

web: Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer - West Berkshire Council

Offering emotional and practical support to women suffering from Post Natal Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or birth trauma. It is estimated that in the UK alone, this may result in up to 20,000 women a year developing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Also, as many as 200,000 more women may feel traumatised by childbirth and develop some of the symptoms of PTSD.

Web: http://www.birthtraumaassociation.org.uk/

Care for the Family offer support for parents who have lost a child.
Through discussion with parents they have developed a list of ‘Dos and Donts’ which are useful for anyone working with or supporting
bereaved parents.  This list is available from the Home-Start Spelthorne Office.

website:  www.careforthefamily.org.uk

For more information about the national organisation of
Home-Start.
Tel: 0800 068 6368
website: www.home-start.org.uk

Last year over 200 people died in fires in the home.  You are at least
4 times more likely to die in a fire in the home if there is no working
smoke alarm.  500 children under the age of 11 are injured and 11
are killed in fires in the home in England every year.

In the event of a fire GET OUT, STAY OUT and call 999.

For information on fire safety see www.direct.gov.uk/firekills

Useful advice making your money go further, special offers etc.
website: www.moneysavingexpert.com

Useful site for information and advice from online medical staff.
Tel: 0808 2000 247
website:  www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Feeling poorly?  Had a minor accident?  Dont just go to A&E…
NHS services are available elsewhere so if it is not a serious emergency try the following:
PHARMACIST – Who is a health care professional and can provide advice and treatment for common conditions such as diarrhoea, headache, sore throat, coughs, minor illnesses and skin conditions.
GP – Your GP is your first point of call for on-going illnesses or injuries.
WALK-IN CENTRE – If you have an urgent but non-life threatening injury or illness, e.g. cuts, sprains, strains, minor burns or scalds.
To find the right treatment visit website:  www.nhs.uk

Provides advice and support to any person experiencing a mental health problem. MIND Also campaign to improve mental health services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

Web: www.mind.org.uk

PANDAS provice help to improve the lives of people affected by Pre (Ante) and Postnatal illness, for those living with Antenatal Depression, Postnatal Depression, OCD, Anxiety, Psychosis and their family and carers.  Advice and support is available.
Visit the website www.pandasfoundation.org.uk or see their Facebook page www.facebook.com/PANDASFoundation.

A charity that believes a better life is possible for the millions of people affected by mental Illness. For 40 years it has brought people together to support each other through services, groups and campaign.

Web: www.rethink.org

Offering emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental health problems through their helpline, email services and their online Support Forum where people share their feelings and experiences.

Web: www.sane.org.uk

Sovereign is a social business and one of the largest housing associations in the country, providing over 56,000 homes for around 130,000 people in housing need across the south and south west of England.

Web: www.sovereign.org.uk

Working to end domestic violence against women and children.
Tel: 0808 2000 247    
website:  www.womensaid.org.uk