Family Health and Wellbeing
- |Adoption and Fostering
Information for people who are thinking of fostering, adopting or who are adoptive parents.
- |Benefits and Allowances
There are a number of family benefits and allowances available to those in need.
- |The Department for Education
The Government plans to make this country the best place in the world for children and young people to grow up.
- Difficult Times
Information about |difficult times such as arranged or forced marriages, unwanted pregnancy, miscarriage, divorce, |domestic violence and |bereavement.
- |Disability
Information for disabled people and carers in areas such as employment, health and education.
- Exercise
Take a |family walk or |cycle ride, visit the |Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex or the |Hurst Pool for a swim.
- Family Health
Read about |living well, link to the |Family Grapevine (a local directory of useful contacts) or, for specific advice, link to |Alcohol Concern, |Smokefree NHS or the |Surrey Alcohol and Drug Advisory service.
- |Having a Baby
This page provides useful information if you are thinking about, expecting or have just had a baby in addition to support for those with |post natal depression.
- |Health Services
Information and contact details for local health services including |'Find your Local Health Service'.
- Healthy Eating
Find out about the |rise in obesity, which has tripled in England since 1980, read NHS |eat well advice, visit the government's |FoodVision website, learn about |healthy eating on a budget and the importance of |hand washing.
Check out how local food businesses scored in their last hygiene inspection using the Council's |Food Hygiene Ratings scheme.
- |Housing Services
Elmbridge Borough Council aims to provide a Housing Service that reflects local people's needs and aspirations - not just what the local authority is legally obliged to provide.
- |Elmbridge Housing Trust
In 1999 Elmbridge Borough Council transferred all their housing stock to Elmbridge Housing Trust (EHT) who took over ownership and management and aim to develop more affordable homes. |Paragon Community Housing Group was formed on 2nd April 2007 by the convergence of Elmbridge Housing Trust and Richmond upon Thames Churches Housing Trust.
- |Infectious Diseases
Information about influenza, gastric flu, food poisoning and viruses.
- |Mental Health
Information and support to those experiencing mental distress.
- Organ and Blood Donation
There is a serious shortage of donated organs, you can help by registering as an organ donor. Blood supplies are very reliant on regular donors. Do something amazing today, save a life - |give blood.
- Parental Advice
Guidance if you have concerns about your children |bullying or being bullied, being |safe on the internet or abusing |alcohol or |drugs.
- |Pension and Retirement Planning
Looking for pension information? DirectGov provide all material concerning pensions and retirement planning.
- |Sunsmart
Any type of skin can burn - follow this advice to keep you and your family safe in the sun.
- |Travel Advice
Advice and tips for British travellers on staying safe abroad and what help the Foreign & Commonwealth Office can provide if something goes wrong.
- Volunteering
Get involved in the |Elmbridge Community - Volunteering. Whatever your background, skills and abilities, if you can spare any time there is a |volunteering opportunity to suit you.
- Useful Contacts
|Alcohol Concern
|Citizens Advice
|Cruse Bereavement Care
|Parentline Plus
|Relate
|Samaritans
|Surrey Alcohol and Drug Advisory Service
|Surrey Family Information Service
