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The Preparing for Adulthood Team is part of the Children and Adults with Disabilities Service (known as CAD). We are made up of children’s and adult’s social workers.
Preparing for your cancer test results
More than 300,000 people are told they have cancer each year in the UK. If you're waiting for test results, there are ways you can help prepare yourself. Find out when you'll get your results. Jean Slocombe, senior cancer information nurse at Cancer Research UK, says: "It's…
Prevent Christmas injuries
A cocktail of excitement, stress, tiredness and alcohol can create unexpected hazards in the home at Christmas. More than 80,000 people a year need hospital treatment for injuries such as falls, cuts and burns during the festive period. During Christmas, your home is likely to be…
Prevent DVT when you travel
If you're travelling long distance, there are several ways you can reduce your risk of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Who's at risk of DVT? Conditions that may increase your risk of DVT on flights of eight hours or more: history of DVT or pulmonary embolism cancer…
Preventing colds and flu
Many people believe vitamin C can cure the flu and echinacea can prevent colds. But is there scientific evidence to back this up? Can vitamin C stop a cold? "Research has found no evidence that vitamin C prevents colds," says Dr Hasmukh Joshi, vice-chair of the…
Prostate cancer treatment stories
Treatment for prostate cancer can have serious side effects. Here, male patients describe how it affected them. While the side effects from the prostate cancer treatments below are the most common ones, not all men will experience them. Some men will have short-term discomfort and make a good recovery,…
Protect them from child abuse
The chances of your child being harmed by an adult are very small. But there are still steps you can take to protect them. People who abuse children can come from all walks of life, and all ages, classes and professions. They can also be…
Protect your ears from loud music
Noise levels around the stages at music festivals can reach 110 decibels or more. That's like standing next to a jackhammer drilling into concrete. Spending too long listening to loud music can cause permanent damage to your ears, resulting in problems such as tinnitus and hearing loss.…
Protect your fertility
Age is an important factor when it comes to getting pregnant, especially for women, but everyone can help to protect their fertility. If you're trying to conceive, you can find out how to give yourself the best chance by reading Trying to get pregnant. Even if babies are the last thing on…
Psoriasis: 'Don't suffer in silence'
Actor, writer and comedian Toby Hadoke has battled with severe psoriasis for most of his life. He talks about treatments and why it's vital to tackle the psychological, as well as physical, symptoms. As a performer, Tony Hadoke is used to speaking out. After two…