Helpful Resources
In this section you’ll find links to some useful websites and publications to support you on your parenting journey.
Mental Health Support
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Steps2Wellbeing is a free, NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression service for adults over 18 years old in Dorset and Southampton City.
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Perinatal Positivity offers resources and real-life stories to support the mental health of parents during pregnancy and early parenthood. The site includes informative films, support options, and self-care tips to help individuals and families navigate perinatal mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, and more. The initiative aims to provide emotional preparation and connection to appropriate support services. Visit Perinatal Positivity for more information and resources.
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Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Launched in May 2019 and they have had more than 500,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. Visit Shout for more information, or text 852258
Activities to support bonding
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
Lots of Activities for you and your little one to promote bonding plus child development advice and resources.
Working Parents
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A playlist of helpful youtube videos from best beginnings about being mother in the workplace. Best Beginnings Women in the Workplace
Pregnancy Resources
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Working Families is the UK’s national charity for working parents and carers. Their mission is to remove the barriers that people with caring responsibilities face in the workplace. Visit Working Families for more information
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Kicks count offers up-to-date information on fetal movements and pregnancy, complementing the advice from healthcare professionals. Visit Kicks Count for more information
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Pregnancy sickness support offer help and guidance to improve the experience and alleviate the suffering of all those affected by pregnancy sickness, including hyperemesis gravidarum (HG). Visit Pregnancy Sickness Support for more information
Cost of Living Support
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Help and Kindness list a huge number of support services for Dorset, from Maternity to food banks.
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www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/family-hubs
Information from Dorset County Council about all the services available in the family hubs in the Dorset Council area
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www.fid.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/online-family-hub
BCP online family hub is here to support you whenever you need it, across a wide range of areas.
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The Access to Food Partnership brings together local services to make sure everyone has access to food. The Access to Food map shows all the different types of community food support available in the BCP area , and how you can access them. Visit BCP Council for more information.
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Citizens Advice are here to help residents and communities overcome issues they encounter, by finding a way forward together.
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Advice and Information how to apply for financial support in relation to housing, heating and other necessities.
Helpful Publications
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Doing Watch Me Play! every day for 10-20 minutes is helpful for some children; for others, every other day or twice a week works well. Children who find it hard to focus on an activity may be more settled when they are in a quiet space with your full attention. Simple toys allow your child to use their imagination.
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Everyone can enjoy play: babies, growing children, and adults. Having fun together is important. But play isn’t just about fun. When a baby watches an adult’s face or listens to their voice, he or she is starting to learn.
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