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Directory resultsMental health issues if you're gay, lesbian or bisexual
Poor levels of mental health among lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people have often been linked to experiences of homophobic and transphobic discrimination and bullying. Other factors - such as age, religion, where you live or ethnicity - can add extra complications to an already difficult…
Mental health training and support for Havering schools
School staff have access to various training courses and resource to assist schools in taking a whole school approach towards supporting children and young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing. Information about mental health training and support for Havering schools can be found at –…
MMR vaccine
MMR is a safe and effective combined vaccine that protects against three separate illnesses - measles, mumps and rubella (German measles) - in a single injection. The full course of MMR vaccination requires two doses. Measles, mumps and rubella are highly infectious conditions that can have…
MMR vaccine FAQs
Can my child have the Hib/MenC jab together with the MMR and pneumococcal jabs? My child is allergic to eggs. Can she have the MMR vaccination? Can the MMR vaccination be given as three separate injections? I don't know if my teenage daughter has had…
Mother and son bond over love for running
When Saturday comes for mother-of-two Julia Dallyn, it can only mean one thing: parkrun. Since graduating from Couch to 5K (C25K), parkrun's free weekly 5km timed runs have become a permanent fixture for the Bristolian. Apart from losing weight and helping her de-stress after a busy week as a…
Motor neurone disease: Kevan's story
Kevan Hassall learned he had motor neurone disease after his 40th birthday health MOT. Two years later, at the time of this interview, his health is getting worse, but he's making every day count. "I'm a car fanatic, and my first recollection of symptoms is when I was washing…
Moving on to Secondary School
We have compiled a booklet and a social story, which will help with your move into Secondary School. You will see below, this booklet has been divided into 3 categories. Please take a look at all three sections as we hope you will find some…
My 12-week weight loss journey
Stephanie Higgins tells how she lost 9.2kg (1.4st) on the NHS weight loss plan without ever going hungry. From calorie-counting to snacking, Stephanie reveals how she did it and how the plan helped her develop healthier habits in 12 weeks. How did you hear about…