Help for Depression provides a very comprehensive explanation of the various approaches and treatments for depression as a critical starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones.
Having a baby is a huge lifestyle change. As a new parent, you'll want to provide your new child with everything they need, and that requires a new approach to your finances too. However, budgeting for the new addition to your family needn't be stressful - following a few simple guidelines can make those important changes to your budget much easier to make.
British kids teach their parents a lesson...in life
When most of us were kids, our lives revolved around toys, ice creams and playing and not much else – let’s face it, we didn’t worry too much about the world outside our bubble.
But how do today’s children compare? Are they more socially aware? More concerned about helping others? More environmentally friendly?
According to a new survey released today, children from a very young age are leading the way and teaching their parents lessons they never learnt when they were young.
Over half of all parents say they wish they were taught about the environment when they were children the way today’s kids are.
And half of the parents surveyed for the study by Tetra Pak UK say because of this, children now become aware of recycling by the age of five, while over a third say their youngest child encourages them to recycle.
So does this environmental consciousness transcend to other parts of children’s lives? Do they care more about less fortunate people? Are they more likely to get involved in charities from a younger age? Are they more concerned generally about the world around them?
And if so, will this lead to a more altruistic society in years to come?
In our latest parenting podcast child psychologist Elizabeth Kirby talks about whether there is a difference in how kids these days see the world compared to how we did and what this could mean for future generations.
Watch Dr Hilary Jones Highlight The Importance of Asthma
A new survey of GPs indicated that asthma education for healthcare professionals is low priority.
Over half of GPs agree that the number of deaths from asthma could be reduced with better care.
To mark World Asthma Day 2011, Asthma UK is urging commissioners of education and training to
prioritise asthma and is asking people with asthma to speak out about the impact of asthma on their
lives.
The release of a new survey has revealed that asthma training for healthcare professionals is a low priority
despite over half of GPs agreeing that the number of deaths from asthma could be reduced with better
care. The survey revealed that two thirds of GPs feel GPs’ asthma knowledge could be improved and nearly
half also believe that asthma care could be improved cost effectively, which could potentially save the
NHS £45 million from avoidable hospital admissions.
The charity’s Get it Off Your Chest campaign aims to get asthma taken more seriously and ultimately
save lives. People are urged to speak out about the impact of asthma on their lives by sharing stories
online at asthma.or.uk/getitoffyourchest.
Click on the video below to watch Dr Hilary Jones highlighting the importance of considering asthma as a serious condition:
Watch our video to see how a young medical student hasn’t let the condition stop her running the London Marathon
At just 23, medical student Cat Bull is one of ten million people in the UK living with arthritis. While the condition is often associated with the older generations, Cat is one of thousands of young adults and children living with the inflammatory form of the disease, rheumatoid arthritis, in the UK.
Whilst rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and often debilitating condition it hasn’t stopped Cat embarking on the Virgin London Marathon, one of the biggest athletic challenges in the world. Cat had a hip replacement when she was 14 yet she is still planning on running the 26 mile course.
When the training gets tough for Cat, remembering that a few years ago she could barely walk and her mum had to feed and dress her, keeps her going. She says: “Being able to even attempt the marathon is fantastic. Inevitably the illness has given me problems along the way but I refuse to let the disease ruin my life or stop me achieving my goals.”
In the following video she tells how she has slowly built up to the big race and how she has overcome the obstacles along the way. She’ll also give a fascinating insight into what it’s like to live with arthritis at such a young age.
Bullying Information For Kids Bullying affects everyone involved and no one comes out the winner. Even the bully is a victim. Anyone can be a bully and may not even realize it. Bullying can be physical or mental and can occur over the Internet, when the bully and the victim are not even in the same place. By creating an environment that promotes respect and acceptance, bullying can stop.
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Accidents at home – how to avoid them
Accidents at home are currently estimated to account for 77% of all accidents. Obviously, this figure is skewed slightly by the fact that most of us spend more time at home than we do at work, or in the car, or down the pub (most of us); however, even taking this into account, we find that the home is an inordinately dangerous place: about 1 in 17 people each year will suffer an injury caused by an accident in the home. A fatal injury in the home occurs approximately once every 14 minutes; for non-fatal (but in many cases, still serious) injuries, the figure is once every 4 seconds. On top of all this, The Home Safety Council’s estimates show that accidents at home, in total, cost the economy as much as £237 billion each year.
The process of child birth can push many women’s bodies to the extreme, which will leave some women with health problems they are too embarrassed to speak about. One of these problems is that of female (or stress) incontinence, which can leave many women experiencing “embarrassing leaks”. A staggering third of new mums and half of all women reaching menopause will suffer from the embarrassment of stress incontinence. Worse still, the majority will fail to seek clinical help and will put up with the symptoms for an average of 4 years before consulting a health professional.Luckily, there is a new NHS approved device to help women strengthen their pelvic floor muscles, quickly and easily, in the privacy of their own home. The PelvicToner helps women identify and isolate the pelvic floor muscles and then exercise them more effectively by squeezing against a mild resistance. It has been proven to be far more effective than electro-stimulation devices. From those who took part in an exercise programme using the PelvicToner vaginal exerciser, 87% of users said that they had become more aware of their pelvic floor within just 2 weeks and 80% reported an improvement in their sex lives after just 4 weeks…..(which is great news for husbands too)The PelvicToner has been approved by the NHS and from 1st January 2011 you will be able to get it onprescription from your GP (free if you have a valid MATB1 form).
Most people think autistic children are just badly behaved
New research has revealed the nation have a lack of understanding about autism with many just perceiving autistic children as “naughty” and ill-behaved.Over half (58%) said they have been openly criticised by a passer-by about their child’s behaviour and almost a third of parents and carers (32%) said their child had been excluded from a recreational club or activity due to their autism. Three quarters of parents and carers of autistic children believe the public see their children as just “naughty”, with almost nine in ten (87%) saying they are stared at when they are out in public. The lack of understanding can cause families to feel isolated and in some cases to start avoiding going out to public places. As many as 87% of parents and carers feel unsupported by their communities and over half described the public’s perception of autism as “poor” despite it affecting one in a 100 children in the UK. This was in fact borne out by an additional survey which found that over a quarter (26%) of the general public believes children with autism are often “badly behaved”. The research, released to coincide with the launch of TreeHouse’s new national campaign - “Talk about Autism”, supported by Talk Talk, shows a fifth of people (19%) think autism affects just one in one thousand people whereas in truth it is ten times more common, affecting one in one hundred.
Moneymadeclear from the Financial Services Authority. We cut out the jargon and give you just the facts about financial products and services, helping you to make an informed decision. Counselling Directory is a comprehensive database of UK counsellors, with information on their training and experience, areas of counselling covered, fees and contact details. The site aims to provide the UK with a huge counselling support network, enabling those in distress to find a counsellor close to them and appropriate for their needs. This is a free, confidential service that will hopefully encourage those in distress to seek help. The website also contains a number of sections on emotional disorders (types of distress section) and provides some useful statistics. Every counsellor on the site who has submitted their profile has either sent a copy of their qualifications and insurance cover to us, or is registered with a professional body online with recognised codes of ethics and practice, this way we can be assured of their professionalism. Child Care DirectoryChild Care First is a comprehensive directory of childcare providers featuring nursery schools, nurseries and crèches, play groups & pre-school, after school care, childminders and many more... Our goal is to help parents make informed decisions about the types of child care available in their area. Rainbow Au Pairs Rainbow Au Pairs both find and place au pairs within the UK
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fathers-to-be Providing information, education and forums for parents and professionals. Learning to ride the waves of pregnancy, birth and early fatherhood.
Money Saving Expert: Consumer Revenge - Credit Cards, Shopping, Bank Charges, Cheap Flights and more. Martin Lewis?s free site saves you money. Beat the system on credit cards, shopping, special offers, mortgages, council tax, interest rate payments, freebies, loans, loopholes, best buys. Compare, read, discuss and be a Money Expert.
It is important that all parents are aware of the new laws governing the safety of children traveling in a vehicle in the UK and the changes in child car seat safety laws. Do you know about the new regulations? Do you always fasten your child in a safety seat for every journey no matter how short? Do you know which is the correct seat for your childs age, weight and height?
If you are expecting a baby and are considering which seat to buy for your newborn you might be better off choosing one of the complete travel systems:
A complete travel system is a pushchair that comes with a compatible car seat, which fits onto the pushchair or buggy frame. They can be three wheelers or four wheelers. The complete travel system allows you to move your sleeping baby to and from the car and pushchair with minimal disruption. Go to the Pushchair Guide to find out more...
Article from the Pushchair Guide:Expert helps parents take on the new child seat law.
Itmay be easy enough to fasten your newborn in a child safety seat but when it comes to a 12 year old with opinions of their own it may be more hard work to talk them into using a car booster seat.... Go to the pushchair Guide for more help on the subject.......
Hints and Things - Advice, hints, help, tips and information to make every day life a little easier covering subjects such as DIY, motoring, gardening, stain removal, recipes, puzzles, health, beauty and much, much more.
Cruse Bereavement Care exists to promote the well-being of bereaved people and to enable anyone bereaved by death to understand their grief and cope with their loss. The organisation provides counselling and support. It offers information, advice, education and training services.
The Mental Health Foundation exists to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems. This part of our website tells you a bit more about who we are and why we are here.
Depression Alliance.We work to relieve and to prevent this treatable condition by providing information and support services. We also campaign to raise awareness amongst the general public about the realities of depression.
NHS Direct.National Health service advice freely available online for all your health concerns.
Sure Start is the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. We bring together, early education, childcare, health and family support.
Connect to your council - Put yourself in charge of when, where and how you access your local council's services. From renewing your library books to graffiti removal, school term dates to recycling garden waste. Council services are now online. Connect to your council to see what it has to offer.
HMRC is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits, and strengthening the UK's frontiers.
SADS - sudden unexplained death CRY is a charity founded in May 1995 to raise awareness of Cardiac Risk in the Young - Sudden Cardiac Death, Sudden Death Syndrome (SADS)
Parentline PlusParentline Plus is a national charity offering support and information for parents and families via a range of services including a free 24-hour confidential helpline, groups and workshops, information leaflets, email helpline and a useful website.
ACeBabes- National support group for parents of children born after fertility treatment.
Web site for Shelter, help with housing. Shelter cannot house you, but our specialist advisers can help you get what you're entitled to ... Advice by phone 0808 800 4444 - call Shelter's free housing advice line.
One Parent Families, the National Council for One Parent Families. A registered charity working to promote the welfare and independence of lone parents and their children.
Women’s Aid is the national domestic violence charity in England working to end violence against women and children.
The Samaritans Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings. Contact by phone, email, face to face and other. Volunteers and donations online are also welcomed by this volunteer based charity.
The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Advice guide provides information on your rights, including benefits, housing and employment, and on debt, consumer and legal issues. Developed by Citizens Advice, you can get information specific to all four UK countries - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Services 4 Notts. The directory of services 4 children and young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
community legal services.If you live in England or Wales and want free high-quality legal information to help you deal with your legal problems, Community Legal Service Direct (CLS Direct) can help.
Crisis is a national charity that fights homelessness and empowers homeless people to fulfill their potential and transform their lives.
TheSite.org is the first place young people should check for advice, information and support on sex, relationships, drugs, drink, health, wellbeing, fitness, housing, law, money, work, careers, education and free time.
Centrepoint is the leading charity in the UK helping homeless and socially excluded young people to rebuild their lives.
NSPCC.The UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children since 1884. Runs the NSPCC Child Protection Helpline and over 180 child protection and family support projects; also raised over 85% of its income from donors. The NSPCC FULL STOP Campaign aims to end cruelty to children forever, working with all sectors of society to achieve this goal.
ChildLineis the free helpline for children and young people in the UK.Children and young people can call us on 0800 1111to talk about any problem – our counsellors are always here to help you sort it out.
If you've got a problem or are worried about someone you know, it can be hard to know what to do to make the situation better.
You don't have to manage on your own.This website is designed for you and gives you information about services and people that are there to help.
Stop Text bully. Mobile phones are great – you can stay in touch with your mates, chat to new friends, and have fun with cool ringtones, photos and video clips. But text bullies can use mobiles to get at you any time.
Anti Bullying site.The Anti-Bullying Network is changing but our core belief remains the same: that children and young people have the right to offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy, workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by phone and through this websitelive, to play and to learn in environments with a non-bullying ethos.
Working Families, formerly Parents At Work and New Ways to Work, is a campaigning charity which supports and gives a voice to working parents and carers, and helps employers create workplaces which encouragfor families with disabled children: information on rare syndromes and disorders. e work-life balance for everyone.
Acas provides practical information and advice on employment matters for employees and employers in the workplace.
The National Literacy Trust is a charity set up in 1993 to work in partnership with others to enhance literacy standards in the UK through reading promotion, research, campaigns and online resources.
Afasic is the UK charity which supports children and young people with speech, language and communication impairments and their parents and carers.
Contact a Family - The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
Child Accident Prevention Trust (capt) is a national charity committed to reducing the number of children and young people who are killed, disabled or seriously injured as a result of accidents.
Job Centre Plus.Support for people of working age. make a claim, Find your local job centre, search for a job online.
Vehicle Licence You can apply for a new Tax disc or , if you intend to take take your vehicle off the road, declare Satutory Off Road Notification (SORN) Directly over the internet.
ChildcareLink provides details of local childcare providers in England and Scotland as well as general information about childcare.
The National Family and Parenting Institute (NFPI) is an independent charity working to support parents in bringing up their children, to promote the wellbeing of families and to make society more family friendly.
One Parent Families, The National Council for One Parent Families. A registered charity working to promote the welfare and independence of lone parents and their children.
Parents Centre. Information and support for parents on how to help with your child's learning, including advice on choosing a school and finding childcare.
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