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Havering SENDIASS provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support service offering assistance to parents/carers of children with SEND aged 0-16 years and young people (with SEND) themselves 16-25 years. Please note that we can support parents/carers of young people who are 16-25 years…
Services and support for parents
NHS services for new parents Local authority services for parents Local advice centres Websites, helplines and other support for parents Parent and baby groups NHS services for new parents Registering your baby with a GP Register your baby with your GP as early as possible…
Seven sun facts
Lots of us love lounging around in the sun. But too much sun can give you wrinkles, sunburn, and put you at risk of skin cancer. Dr Julie Sharp of Cancer Research UK answers seven important questions about the effect of sun on your skin and…
Sex addiction and love addiction
Many different things can become addictive, and that includes sex and love. What is sex addiction? Sex addiction is described by the relationship counselling service Relate as any sexual activity that feels out of control. It could involve sex with a partner, but it may…
Sex advice for people with chronic pain
Sexual intercourse can cause discomfort for people living with long-term pain. But living with chronic pain should not mean that the pleasures of sexual activity are beyond your reach. Sexual activity, when comfortable, can provide a certain amount of temporary pain relief. The key is to return to some…
Sex after hysterectomy
How a hysterectomy might affect your sex life, how long you should wait before having sex again and how to cope with issues such as vaginal dryness. It takes time to get back to normal after an operation, but having a hysterectomy can have a…
Sex after the menopause
When the menopause hits, so can a variety of sexual problems. But don't despair, there are solutions. Sex can become less enjoyable for some women after the menopause. The natural decline in oestrogen levels can make it uncomfortable. Some women also find their interest in sex…
Sex as you get older
Things inevitably change as you get older, but that doesn't mean you have to stop having sex. Many people enjoy an active sex life well into old age, with some couples reporting that sex gets better with age. Your sexual desires and appetite for sex…
Sexual health FAQs
Dr Patrick French (pictured) is a sexual health adviser and genitourinary medicine (GUM) consultant at the Mortimer Market Centre in London. He answers some common questions about sex. Watery discharge Spots on my penis Can I get HIV through condoms? I need emergency contraception Pains after…
Sexual health for lesbian and bisexual women
Women who have sex with other women can pass on or get STIs. Know how to protect yourself. Lesbians and bisexual women are not immune from sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and it's important not to be complacent about getting tested for them, according to Ruth…