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It used to be ordinary that a whole village would raise a child. The demands of being a mother have not lessened but the support available has. It’s ordinary and okay to need help.<\/p>\n
It can be hard to ask for help. People only know we need help if we tell them. We can be so used to putting on a brave face that sometimes we can forget that\u2019s the\u00a0 only face other people see.\u00a0 Let down the mask – its OK to not be OK.<\/p>\n
Need support now?<\/strong><\/p>\n If you ever feel you are not able to keep yourself or your family safe, please seek urgent help \u2013 24 hours a day you can contact NHS direct on 111 who will help you find a safe way forward.<\/p>\n Or you can contact the local 24 hour NHS Mental health helplines<\/p>\n If you are at immediate risk call 999 or go directly to your nearest A and E department where mental health specialists will be able to offer you an urgent review.<\/p>\n For 24 hour support<\/strong><\/p>\n You can download our leaflet for more information on where to get support<\/p>\n Reaching Out for Support pdf<\/a><\/p>\n You can also visit our\u00a0page for parents and carers with information on services available and how to get support<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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