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How do I start a new thread? I've searched for this as I know I've seen a response to it before, but the problem is that my search only returns the most recent ~20 replies. . Originally what I came here to do was search for a thread I read two to three months ago about advantages and disadvantages of adopting a baby or older child, but putting in 'baby or older child' or 'age at adoption' isn't helping because it returns loads of possible matches (anything with any of those words in I think, rather than the whole phrase) so only takes me back to about mid July. . Any help appreciated, thanks.

Hi Scafell There is a black button at the top of each forum that says 'new thread'. Hope that helps. Zofia, CM

Thanks, I see it now. Are you able to help with how I use the search functionality too please?

Hi Scafell If you go to the Forum homepage - at the top of the screen there is an orange button that says 'Search the forums'. Hope this helps. Also, just to let everyone know we are just putting together a set of 'how to' documents to help you find your way around using the forums. We will let you know when they are up. Best wishes Online Commnunity Team

Thanks - I tried that but my problem was that it seems to only return the first ~20 results with those words in, then I can't see how to get to the next page of results (or even if tehre is a next page) as I know that what I was looking for was a couple of months back, but as described in my initial question the words I am using to search are throwing out loads of results which only take me back as far as early July.