RESOURCES FOR PND

In Something to Live For, Laura Canty tells her heartbreakingly honest and hopefully story of postnatal depression and how the NHS saved her and her family. Below are some resources are available to anyone who might be experiencing a similar journey.

NHS 111

Call 111 if you have an urgent medical problem and you’re not sure what to do.

NHS 999

Call 999 in a medical emergency.

Your local GP

You have the legal right to choose a GP practice that best suits your needs.

www.nhs.uk/servicesearch/find-a-gp

PANDAS

PND Awareness and Support.

pandasfoundation.org.uk / 0808 1961 776

NHS urgent mental health helpline

For help during a mentalhealth crisis or emergency, 24-hour advice, 7 days a week.

www.nhs.uk/servicesearch/mental-health/findan-urgent-mental-healthhelpline/

Qwell

Online counselling, peer support and selfhelp resources; no referral needed.

www.qwell.io/

Baby Buddy app

Free NHS-accredited, multi-award-winning, interactive pregnancy and parenting app with 24-hour text messaging support.

Available from www.nhs. uk/apps-library/, the App Store (Apple), or Google Play (Android)

DadPad app

The essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS. Available from the App Store (Apple), or Google Play (Android)

Home Start

Parenting support charity.

www.home-start.org.uk/

Family Action

Family information service providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.

www.family-action.org.uk/

Bluebell

Charity supporting families dealing with depression and anxiety related to pregnancy and birth.

bluebellcare.org/

THESE RESOURCES ARE TAKEN FROM LAURA CANTY’S SOMETHING TO LIVE FOR