Remembrance Day Service – Monday 11th November 2024

On Monday 11th November, Portsdown Group Practice will be holding a short service as we collectively pay our respects to the fallen. Staff will gather at each of the surgery sites just before 11:00am where there will be a short recital during the wreath laying, and the two minute silence will be observed. During this

Maternity & Parenting

The Miscarriage Association

Offering support and information to anyone affected by the loss of a baby in pregnancy, raising awareness of miscarriage and promoting good practice in medical care.
01924 200799

Portsmouth Baby Bank

The Portsmouth Baby Bank aims to help alleviate child poverty and support families during times of financial and emotional stress, whilst reducing waste and promoting reuse of items.

Family Assist Solent

Family Assist is an innovative new way of ensuring that parents and their friends and families have access to a wide range of information and resources, both local and national, at their fingertips

British Pregnancy Advisory Service – BPAS

An independent healthcare charity which, for more than 55 years, has been advocating and caring for women and couples who decide to end a pregnancy.

Andy’s Man Club

Andy's Man Club is a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.

Portsmouth Hospital Maternity Services

Once you are pregnant and this has been confirmed by a positive pregnancy test, you can self refer to our service for care. Please complete the maternity self referral form. You do not have to see your GP first.Ante Natal clinic – 02392 286 000 Ext 3282 & 4549North Community midwives office (Paulsgrove & North area) - 07999 049 102Portsmouth Maternity Centre – 02380 540 777The Birth Centre QA – 02392 283 284

The Breastfeeding Network

The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.There is an infant feeding advisor available by calling 02392 286 000 ext 4530 (Queen Alexandra Hospital)
0300 100 0212

NCT – 1st 1,000days New Parent Support

Our mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
0300 330 0700

Best Beginnings

Working to give every child the best start in life We work to inform and empower parents who want to maximise their children's long-term development and well-being.

Healthier Together

The resources on the Healthier Together website have been developed in partnership between parents and healthcare professionals from across Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. You'll find clear information on common illnesses, including advice on what serious 'red-flag' signs to look out for, where to seek help if required, what you should do to keep comfortable and how long symptoms are likely to last.

Bliss – for babies born premature or sick

Our vision is that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life.
020 7378 1122

Tommy’s advice – Together, for every baby

If you've decided you're ready to start a family, find out how to get pregnant and some of the lifestyle changes that might help you.

Safer Pregnancy

Having regular antenatal appointments is really important in pregnancy. Some of the tests and measurements have to be done at specific times, and your midwife will give you information as your pregnancy progresses. The midwife’s priority is for you and your baby to get the care and attention you need. Your appointments are also a chance to talk about how you feel physically and emotionally and to ask anything, however small, about your pregnancy.

ICON

Baby crying is normal, you can cope. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying.

The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.
0808 802 6868

The National Childbirth Trust

Their mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
0300 330 0700

TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association)

Tamba is a UK based charity helping people around the world. They were set up by parents of multiples and interested professionals in 1978.
01252 332 344