Guides to help you navigate the NHS.
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most often — written for patients in Havering.
All our guides — from pregnancy and new baby support to weight management.
Antenatal care at Queen's Hospital, Romford
A guide to what antenatal care looks like for Abbamoor patients — who you'll see, what happens at each stage, and how Queen's Hospital works.
How to get Wegovy or Mounjaro on the NHS
Who qualifies, how the NHS pathway works, and what to do next if you're in Havering.
How to register a new baby with a GP in Havering
Step-by-step guide to registering your newborn with a GP surgery in Havering — what you need, when to do it, and how the process works.
Is bariatric surgery available on the NHS?
Weight loss surgery is available on the NHS, but the criteria are strict and the timeline is long. This guide explains who qualifies, what the process involves, and how your GP can support a referral.
Maternity pay and leave: what you're entitled to
Statutory Maternity Pay, Maternity Allowance, Shared Parental Leave — here's a plain-English guide to your rights and what to do, written for patients in Havering.
The 6–8 week GP check explained
Around six to eight weeks after your baby is born, you'll be invited to the surgery for two separate (but usually back-to-back) appointments — one for your baby and one for you. Here's what to expect.
The NHS vaccination schedule for babies explained
A complete guide to what vaccinations your baby needs and when — from 8 weeks to 1 year. Includes what each vaccine protects against and what to expect.
What BMI do I need for weight loss medication on the NHS?
BMI is one of the key eligibility criteria for NHS weight loss medication. Here's what the thresholds are, what else you need to qualify, and what to do if you're close but not quite there.
What happens in the first two weeks after birth on the NHS
The NHS wraps a lot of care around newborns — and new parents — in the first fortnight. Here's exactly what to expect, and who will be in touch, if you're in Havering.
What is a GLP-1 and how does it help with weight loss?
GLP-1 is a hormone your body already makes. Medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are designed to mimic or enhance it. Here's a plain-English explanation of how that translates to weight loss.
What is Oviva and how does it work?
Your GP may have mentioned Oviva when discussing weight loss medication. Here's what it actually is, what the programme involves, and how to get referred.
What to do when you find out you're pregnant on the NHS
A positive test is just the start. Here's a clear, step-by-step guide to what happens next on the NHS — written for patients in Havering.
What's the difference between Ozempic and Wegovy?
Both contain semaglutide, both come as injections, and both are often mentioned in the same breath. But they are not the same. Here's what you need to know.
Your 12-week and 20-week pregnancy scans explained
What to expect at your dating scan and anomaly scan — the two main ultrasound appointments in NHS pregnancy care.
Weight management support in Collier Row
If you live in Collier Row or the RM5–RM7 area and are looking for NHS weight management support, here's what's available and how Abbamoor can help.
Weight management support in Hornchurch
If you live in Hornchurch or the RM11–RM12 area and want NHS help with your weight, here's what's available and how to access it.
Weight management support in Rainham
If you live in Rainham or the RM13 postcode area, this guide explains what NHS weight management support is available and how Abbamoor can help.
Weight management support in Romford
What's available locally, whether you're in RM1, RM3, or anywhere in between.
Weight management support in Upminster
If you live in Upminster or the RM14 postcode area and want NHS support with your weight, here's what's available and how to access it through Abbamoor.
Where to get weight loss support in Havering
If you live in Havering and want NHS support with weight management, this guide explains what's available locally — from lifestyle coaching to medication referrals.
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