If you have a positive pregnancy test you can now make your own online self-referral for your maternity care, without needing to see a doctor or nurse at the practice. 

Our practice is now registered and listed on the online referral portal, so all you need to do to refer for your maternity care is visit the secure link below and provide the information requested. You’ll need your NHS number and the name of the practice, with which you must be registered. 

The information you provide will be used to process your referral by both the community maternity team assigned to our practice and the booking office of your chosen hospital within Birmingham and Solihull. A copy of your referral will also be shared with us, your GP Practice, for information. 

Click on this link or type into your browser using your mobile phone or digital device (laptop/ computer) https://www.badgernotes.net/SelfReferral/CareLocation/BUMP

- it’s quick and easy and will just take a few minutes. This link can also be used to refer a pregnancy on behalf of someone else, providing you have her consent. 

IMPORTANT: You need to search for the GP practice site by the POSTCODE in the drop-down list to complete your SPA portal referral. Your referral can only be processed based on the information you provide and can delay your care if incorrect information is provided.

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f you have concerns about the safety and well being of any child or adult we all have a duty to act on concerns. It is possible to raise concerns anonymously if you are concerned about your identity being revealed.

You can contact Birmingham or Solihull Adult Services via the Birmingham Council  or Solihull Council websites and follow the links to up to date information on reporting concerns, including a reporting online tool.

You can also contact Birmingham or Solihull childrens services via the Birmingham or Solihull Council website and follow the links to up to date information on reporting your concerns, including a reporting online tool.

If you feel that someones life is in immediate danger then a call to 999 would be required.

The types of concerns may vary but the following list may be helpful.

Adults / young people : Financial abuse / neglect / physical abuse / emotional abuse / sexual abuse /  coercion / concerns about radicalisation or extremism.

Children : Physical abuse / sexual abuse/ emotional abuse/ witnessing domestic abuse / neglect.

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