{"id":553,"date":"2026-05-01T12:52:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:52:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/j82146\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2026-05-01T12:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T11:52:17","slug":"patient-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surgerywebtemp.org.uk\/j82146\/patient-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Patient Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bereavement<\/h2>\n<h3>National Bereavement Service<\/h3>\n<p>Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0800 0246 121<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/thenbs.org\/\">Bereavement Services: Free Support for Bereaved People<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Child Health Advice<\/h2>\n<h3>Vaccination Schedule<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection, but if you or your child missed a vaccine, contact your us to catch up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/vaccinations\/nhs-vaccinations-and-when-to-have-them\/?wt.mc_id=dhscwintervax_VST_nhsvaccinationschedule_exactmatch&amp;wt.tsrc=ppc&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22939336463&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0dLSw-qSkwMV54BQBh0ODyvNEAAYASAAEgIM-_D_BwE\">NHS vaccinations and when to have them &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Is my child too ill for school?<\/h3>\n<p data-block-key=\"90r7n\"><strong>It can be tricky deciding whether or not to keep your child off school, nursery or playgroup when they&#8217;re unwell.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"us6f3\">There are government guidelines for schools and nurseries about\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities\/chapter-9-managing-specific-infectious-diseases\">health protection and managing specific infectious diseases at GOV.UK<\/a>. These say\u00a0when children should be kept off school and when they shouldn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"o3y3j\">If you do keep your child at home, it&#8217;s important to phone the school or\u00a0nursery on the first day. Let them know that your child won&#8217;t be in and give them the reason.<\/p>\n<p data-block-key=\"hj0ej\">If your child is well enough to go to school but has an infection that could be passed on, such as a cold sore or head lice, let their teacher know.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school\/\">Is my child too ill for school? &#8211; NHS<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Depression<\/h2>\n<h3>Rethink<\/h3>\n<p>Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: info@rethink.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0300 5000 927<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rethink.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rethink.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Samaritans<\/h3>\n<p>Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way \u2013 about whatever\u2019s getting to you. You don\u2019t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: jo@samaritans.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 116 123<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaritans.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.samaritans.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Drugs &amp; Alcohol<\/h2>\n<h3>Alcoholics Anonymous<\/h3>\n<p>Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: help@aamail.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0800 917 7650<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Talk to Frank<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email: frank@talktofrank.com<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0300 123 6600<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Text: 82111<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talktofrank.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.talktofrank.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Drinkline<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about your own or someone else\u2019s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0300 123 1110<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Drinkaware Online Tools<\/h3>\n<p>Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.drinkaware.co.uk\/tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.drinkaware.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>One You Drinks Tracker<\/h3>\n<p>Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.PHE.drinkstracker\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.google.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/one-you-drinks-tracker\/id1082307338?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">itunes.apple.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>One You Days Off<\/h3>\n<p>The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.phe.daysoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.google.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/one-you-days-off\/id1196694906?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">itunes.apple.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Elderly Care<\/h2>\n<h3>Dementia UK<\/h3>\n<p>Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0800 888 6678<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dementiauk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.dementiauk.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Age UK<\/h3>\n<p>Age UK is the country\u2019s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0800 169 2081<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ageuk.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.ageuk.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Silver Line<\/h3>\n<p>Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0800 4708 090<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesilverline.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.thesilverline.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Maternity<\/h2>\n<h3>Baby Buddy App<\/h3>\n<p>Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=uk.org.bestbeginnings.babybuddy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.google.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/baby-buddy\/id903080388?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">itunes.apple.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Sexual Health<\/h2>\n<h3>Family Planning Association<\/h3>\n<p>They are a sexual health charity. They give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Telephone: 0300 1237123<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fpa.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.fpa.org.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Smoking Advice<\/h2>\n<h3>NHS Smoke Free<\/h3>\n<p>The Smoke free app can help you stop smoking by providing daily support and motivation. If you stay smoke free for the 4-week programme you\u2019re up to five times more likely to stay quit for good.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.doh.smokefree&amp;hl=en_GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.google.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/smokefree\/id687298065?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">itunes.apple.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Quit with Help<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone has a different reason for quitting, get a personalised Quit Smoking Plan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quitwithhelp.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.quitwithhelp.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Weight Management<\/h2>\n<h3>One You Cough to 5K<\/h3>\n<p>The Couch to 5K app has been designed to get you off the couch and running in just 9 weeks. Grab your trainers, download the app and follow the step-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.phe.couchto5K\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.google.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/one-you-couch-to-5k\/id1082307672?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">itunes.apple.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>One You Easy Meals<\/h3>\n<p>The free Easy Meals app is a great way to eat foods that are healthier for you. You\u2019ll find delicious, easy meal ideas to help get you going if you\u2019re ever short of inspiration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.PHE.smartrecipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">play.google.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Download from: <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/gb\/app\/one-you-easy-meals\/id1082307333?mt=8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">itunes.apple.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Weight Watchers<\/h3>\n<p>Meetings, Online or a little bit of both. We\u2019ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weightwatchers.com\/uk\/weight-loss-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.weightwatchers.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Slimming World<\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.slimmingworld.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bereavement National Bereavement Service Every bereavement is different and there are different processes dependent on your circumstances. 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