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Directory resultsBaby teething symptoms
When it comes to teething, all babies are different. But your baby will probably get their first tooth some time during their first year. Keep reading to find out how to spot when your baby is teething and what order your baby's teeth are likely to appear in.…
BCG tuberculosis (TB) vaccine
The BCG vaccine protects against tuberculosis, which is also known as TB. TB is a serious infection that affects the lungs and sometimes other parts of the body, such as the bones, joints and kidneys. It can also cause meningitis. Find out more about tuberculosis (TB) Who should have…
Benefits
What are benefits? Benefits and tax credits are payments from the government to certain people on low incomes, or to meet specific needs. They can help you if you: Are on a low income Are out of work Have children Are pregnant Are sick or…
Blindness and Vision Loss
In the UK, there are almost 2 million people living with sight loss. Of these, around 360,000 are registered as blind or partially sighted. Being told you have a visual impairment that can't be treated can be difficult to come to terms with. Some people go through a…
Breastfeeding and drinking alcohol
Anything you eat or drink while you're breastfeeding can find its way into your breast milk, and that includes alcohol. An occasional drink is unlikely to harm your breastfed baby. But never share a bed or sofa with your baby if you have drunk any…
Breastfeeding help and support
Get off to a good start with this guide offering help and support for breastfeeding. 1-to-1 support for breastfeeding Midwives, health visitors and trained local volunteers (peer supporters) are there to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. They can give you lots of…
Bullying UK
Information and advice on: Cyber bullying Bullying in school Bullying in work and more
Carers Passport
A Carer Passport is a record which identifies a carer in some way and sets out an offer of support, services or other benefits in response. A Carer Passport helps to improve and embed identification, recognition and support for carers in the day-to-day life of…
Caring for someone with autism
If you care for someone with autism, their wellbeing will be your main concern but don't ignore your own needs. Getting help and support and the occasional break will be good for you as well as the person under your care. Benefits and help for…
Child car seats: the law
Children must normally use a child car seat until they’re 12 years old or 135 centimetres tall, whichever comes first. Children over 12 or more than 135cm tall must wear a seat belt. You can choose a child car seat based on your child’s height…