Check what help you could get to pay for NHS costs Although most NHS treatment is free, there is usually a charge for: NHS prescriptions NHS dental check-ups and treatment sight tests new glasses or contact lenses repairing or replacing glasses or contact lenses NHS wigs NHS fabric supports – things like surgical bras, support […]
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Early literacy skills are essential for future school success and these fun, interactive sessions can give you the confidence to help you develop your child’s key literacy skills. Key statistics on early years and literacy from the National Literacy Trust Children who struggle with language at age five are five times more likely to
This year, National Adoption Week brings together adopted people from different generations to celebrate how adoption has evolved. Hear directly from people adopted between the 1960s and 2010s about the positive impact adoption has had on them, and how adoption is changing people’s lives today. Hear from seven people; Philip, Joy, Isabelle and Nathanial, Luke,
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According to NHS England more than 32,000 children across London at risk of catching measles as new school term gets underway Nine in ten unvaccinated classmates susceptible MMR uptake lowest in a decade Measles cases rising in London With millions of children across the country going back to or starting school this term, the NHS
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What is the Family Learning Festival? Family Learning Festival is a national celebration which marks and inspires a love of learning in family life. It takes place in October every year. Learning as a family can help us to become confident, lifelong learners with all the benefits that brings – from better health to
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Getting back into work and training can be really difficult. Just knowing where to start, what skills are in demand and what you can access around family life can feel overwhelming. Questions about your entitlement to benefits can also make it feel really confusing. The Supporting Families Initiative is an initiative between the Department for
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Special educational needs (SEN) support Your child will get SEN support at their nursery, school or college. Your child may need an education, health and care (EHC) plan if they need more support than their school provides. Children under 5 SEN support for children under 5 includes: a written progress check when your child is 2 years old
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There are small things we can all do to help be kind to our mind and these can make a big difference to how we feel. That’s why a new Better Health – Every Mind Matters campaign is being launched, helping us find those little things we can all do to look after our
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Statistically, children are most at risk of fatality or significant harm in the first few years of life. Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership aim to raise awareness of the risks to babies and infants to help keep them safe. Their new Keeping Babies Safe page provides parents and care givers with information, advice and access to
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. Recognised nationally, this initiative aims to promote education, advocacy, and support for Black women during their pregnancy and postpartum journey. By shedding light on the unique mental health disparities experienced by this
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