Useful Contacts and Organisations

ACAS

Help and advice for employers and employees.
Helpline: 0300 123 1100 Mon-Fri 8am - 6pm
www.acas.org.uk

Action on Pre-eclampsia (APEC)

Support and information for pre-eclampsia sufferers.
The Stables, 80B High Street, Evesham, Worcs. WR11 4EU
Helpline: 01386 761 848 - Mon - Thur 8.30am - 4pm
Email: info@apec.org.uk
www.apec.org.uk

Active Birth Centre

Pregnancy yoga and birth preparation courses, postnatal classes for mum and new baby, postnatal yoga, baby massage, pre/postnatal and baby therapies.
Email: info@activebirthcentre.com or via online contact form
www.activebirthcentre.com

Addiction Helper

Help for anyone affected by addiction with advice on both NHS & private drugs & alcohol treatment options.
Freephone: 0808 304 6137
Email: info@addictionhelper.com
www.addictionhelper.com

Antenatal Results and Choices (ARC)

For parents who wish to discuss the results of their pre-natal tests.
12-15 Crawford Mews, York Street, London, W1H 1LX
Helpline 0207 713 7486 Mon - Fri 10am - 5.30pm
Or text 07908 683 004 (UK only)
Email: info@arc-uk.org
www.arc-uk.org

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

Support and information - you can speak to fully trained volunteer breastfeeding counsellors.
PO Box 1629, Bedford, MK42 5EF
Tel: 0844 412 2948
Email: admin@abm.me.uk
www.abm.me.uk
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212
The Helpline is open from 9.30am-10.30pm every day of the year

Association of Tongue-tie Practioners

providing access to information and support regardng infant tongue-tie.
To find your local practitioner visit www.tongue-tie.org.uk

Bliss

The special care baby charity
1st Floor North, 10-18 Union Street, London, SE1 1SZ
Tel: 020 7378 1122
Email: ask@bliss.org.uk or via online contact form at www.bliss.org.uk

Both Parents Matter

UK Charity that offers valuable information and assistance to parents, regardless of marital status or gender.
Helpline 0300 0300 363 br /> www.bothparentsmatter.org.uk

The Breastfeeding Network

PO Box 11126, Paisley, PA2 8YB
Help and support with breastfeeding Tel: 08444 120 995
Email: admin@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

British Nutrition Foundation

New Derwent House, 69-73 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8TA
For advice about a healthy, balanced diet.
Tel: 020 7557 7930
Email: via online enquiry form
www.nutrition.org.uk

The British Wheel of Yoga

25 Jermyn Street, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 7RU
A voice in the UK, dedicated to promoting Yoga teachers, students and members within a professional environment.
Tel: 01529 306851 Mon - Thur 9am - 5pm, Fri 9am - 4pm
Email: office@bwy.org.uk
www.bwy.org.uk

Child Benefit Enquiries

www.gov.uk/child-benefit

Citizens Advice

Adviceline (England) 0800 144 8848
Advicelink (Wales) 0800 7020 2020
For free, independent, confidential and impartial advice visit www.adviceguide.org.uk or find your local bureau at www. citizensadvice.org.uk

Doula UK

Doulas support the whole family to have a positive experience of pregnancy, birth and the early weeks with a new baby.
To find a Doula local to you, visist www.doula.org.uk

Down's Syndrome Association

We provide several helpful booklets including a link to the 'NHS Screening for Down's syndrome in Pregnancy' and their own 'People with Down's syndrome - Your questions answered'
Helpline: 0333 1212 300 Mon-Fri 10am - 4pm
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

Drinkaware

If you are concerned about your own or other people's drinking
0300 123 1110 Weekdays 9am - 8pm Weekends 11am - 4pm
You may also want to visit www.drinkaware.co.uk for the facts about alcohol and pregnancy.

Family Lives

Helping parents to deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life.
Helpline: 0808 800 2222
Email: Via the online enquiry form
www.familylives.org.uk

Fatherhood Institute

The UK's fatherhood think-and-do-tank
www.fatherhoodinstitue.org

FRANK

Tel: 0300 123 6600
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Text 82111 Ask a question and Frank will text you back
Email: frank@talkfrank.com
www.talktofrank.com

Gingerbread

For lone parent families.
Unit, B Ground Floor, Mary Brancker House, 54-57 Holmes Road, London NW5 3AQ
Helpline 0808 802 0925
Email: via the online contact form
www.gingerbread.org.uk

Independent Midwives UK

The Home of Independent Midwifery
66 Victoria Road, Summertown, Oxford, OX2 7QD
Tel: 0300 111 0105
Email: info@imuk.org.uk
www.imuk.org.uk

Kicks Count

Kicks Count is a UK registered charity that aims to empower mums-to-be with knowledge of baby movements and give them the confidence to trust their instincts.
Tel: 01483 600828
Email: info@kickscount.org.uk
www.kickscount.org.uk

La Leche League

Advice and information on breastfeeding, including support from other breastfeeding mothers and a range of publications
Email: via the online contact form
Visit www.laleche.org.uk for more Information

Lactation Consultants of Great Britian

Registered charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of families through advocacy and expert International Board Certified Lactation Consultants breastfeeding care.
For more informationvisit www.lcgp.org

LGBT+ Switchboard

At Switchboard we provide information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people - and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity.
Tel: 0800 0119 100 Open 10am - 10pm every day
www.switchboard.lgbt

Maternity Action

Dedicated to promoting, protecting and enhancing the rights of all pregnant women, new mothers and their families to employment, social security and health care.
For more information visit www.maternityaction.org.uk

Mind

Post Mind Infoline, PO Box 75225, London, E15 9FS
Mind offers confidential help on a range of mental health issues. .They also provide a special legal service to the public, lawyers and mental health workers. To find your local Mind, go to their website.
Mind Info Line: 0300 123 3393 Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm (except bank holidays)
Support Line: 0300 102 1234 Mon-Fri 9am - 6pm (except bank holidays).
Email: info@mind.org.uk
www.mind.org.uk
Office telephone: 020 7253 2288

National Association of Child Contact Centres

Provides safe, neutral centres for children of separated families to spend time with one or both parents, or other family members
Tel: 0115 948 4557 Mon - Fri 9am - 1pm
Email: via the online contact form
www.naccc.org.uk

Lullaby Trust

Helping to keep babies safe and to keep grieving families supported.
General Enquiries: 0207 802 3200
Email: office@lullabytrust.org.uk
www.lullabytrust.org.uk

NHS Services

Helping you take control of your health and wellbeing.
www.nhs.uk

National Breastfeeding Helpline

Helpline: 0300 100 0212 Mon - Sun 9.30am - 9.30pm
www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk

National Debtline

For free debt advice call us on Tel: 0808 808 400
Mon - Fri 9am - 8pm Sat - 9.30am - 1pm
www.natioanldebtline.org

NSPCC

UK's leading children's charity. Keeping children safe.
Helpline 0808 800 5000
18 or under call 0800 1111
Email: help@nspcc.org.uk
www.nspcc.org.uk
Tel: 07964 498555
Email: via online enquiry form

Pilates Teachers Association

A professional body which represent Pilates Teachers
9 Church Street, Troon KA10 6AU
Email via the online contact form
www.pilatesteachersassociation.org

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists

The RCOG encourages the study and advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology.
10-18 Union Street, London Bridge SE1 1SZ
Tel: 020 7772 6200
Email: via the online contact form
www.rcog.org.uk

Rehab 4 Alcoholism

Rehab 4 Alcoholism offers a free helpline and intervention service for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction.
Helpline: 0800 111 4108
(International) 0345 222 3509
Email: via online contact form
www.rehab4alcoholism.com

Shelter

Legal and housing advice line offering independent information and advice in confidence t anyone with a housing problem.
Emergency Helpline 0808 800 4444 Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm, Weekend and Bank Holidays 9am - 5pm
www.england.shelter.org.uk

Smokefree NHS (England only)

To find your nearest NHS Stop smoking service visit www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking
Call National Smokefree Helpline 0300 123 1044 to speak to a trained adviser.

ukactive

A not-for-profit body comprised of members and partners from across the UK active lifestyle sector. Our focus is a long-standing and uncompromising vision to get more people, more active, more often.
Suite 1.03-1.05 Fox Court, 14 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN
Tel: 020 8158 9700
Email: info@ukactive.org.uk
www.ukactive.com

Women's Aid

National Helpline: 0808 2000 247 (24-hour National Domestic Violence Helpline)
Email: helpline@womensaid.org.uk
www.womensaid.org.uk

Working Families

c/o Buzzacott LLP, 130 Wood Street, London, EC2V 6DL
Helpline: 0300 012 0312 Opening times Mon - Fri 11am - 2pm (except bank holidays)
Email: via online advice form
www.workingfamilies.org.uk

Useful Websites

www.babycentre.co.uk
www.netmums.com
www.bounty.com
www.patient.info
www.gov.uk