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Growing Hope offers free therapy, such as OT, PT, SALT, and counselling, to children aged 0-18 with additional support, helping them reach their developmental potential. Through classes and group sessions, it also offers support to those people's parents, carers, and families.

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Growing Hope King’s Cross provides free therapy for children and young people with additional needs in Camden and Islington

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BTA Works to support parents and families that have experienced a traumatic birth. encouraging medical professionals to participate in studies that will help uncover shortcomings in maternal care. A list of counsellors and therapists who specialise in birth trauma is provided by this charity, along with education, guidance on obtaining professional assistance, and support through Facebook groups and WhatsApp groups.

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"I was broken after the birth of my son. My journey to healing started after finding the BTA. It was the first time I felt hope that I would get better, and that I wasn't alone."

- BTA Facebook group member, 2023

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BTA is the only charity in the UK solely dedicated to supporting women and families who have experienced traumatic birth. We work to support parents and families, improve parents' experience of birth, and engage with health professionals and research.

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A collection of experts offering their well-versed knowledge and lived experience on birth trauma. Free PDF documents and stories are available for parents to interact with and give guidance and recommendations on how to get assistance and support.

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"I was so afraid and helpless. At points in the birth, it was like I lost all control."

- Amy, mum to Elina

Can you relate to Amy? 1 in 4 mums can. Research tells us less about how those who do not identify as 'mums' are impacted by birth trauma, but of course they are. And partners are affected by these experiences too. Perhaps it's not the birth itself which felt deeply distressing. It might have been when you were trying to conceive, because you faced pregnancy loss, pregnancy sickness, had difficulty breastfeeding, birth complications, injuries, bonding challenges or something else unique to you. No two experiences are the same and your story matters. We're here to help you find the right support.

We're here to help you understand what birth trauma actually is and how it might be affecting you now. Or how it has in the past.

Read about different treatment options and other sources of support, such as our free 'I need help' download to help you through your recovery.

Birth trauma can have a ripple effect on birthing partners leaving them traumatised too. We are here to support you.

If you had a distressing experience (before, during or after giving birth), planning for a family can feel challenging. Find out how we can help.

If you'd like to view all of the free PDF downloads available in this support for parents section, please click here.

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Birth Trauma Support For Parents - Make Birth Better

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Did you feel intensely afraid, out of control or helpless during birth? Know that you're not alone. Find the information and support you need for birth trauma.

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Catered towards the people of Islington. This Islington Council website provides information dispelling myths, a synopsis of how new parents might be feeling, and self-help advice and resources to assist parents who are experiencing mental health issues.

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Find Your Islington | Parental Mental Wellbeing

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Welcoming a new baby is amazing and can be a really happy and exciting time for families. It can also be hard work as you adjust to learning how to feed and care for your little one, whilst also recovering from the pregnancy and birth.…

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In addition to spending time researching causes and treatments to save babies' lives, Tommy's conducts research on pregnancy loss and preterm births in the UK and gives those families the information and support they need. This website provides stories, programs, and information about both physical and mental health. It focuses more on baby loss but provides great information for new mothers who may have experienced a premature birth and realities once giving birth.

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Together, for every baby - Charity for Babies | Tommy’s

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Tommy’s is the largest UK pregnancy and baby loss charity, funding research into stillbirth, premature birth and miscarriage and providing trusted pregnancy and baby loss information and support.

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Pandas offers a free call with a trained volunteer who works closely with healthcare workers where they can discuss suitable and convenient treatment for those suffering from perinatal and postnatal mental health. They in addition offer support via emails, support and social media and Facebook groups.

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Postnatal depression (PND) is a type of depression that many parents experience after having a baby. It can affect any parent, regardless of whether they've suffered from a mental health condition before. Postnatal depression is linked directly to giving birth and is a common problem, affecting 1 in 10 women within a year of giving birth.

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Cerebra helps to improve the lives of kids with brain disorders and their families. They offer useful tools, research-based advice, and services including sleep counselling, legal assistance, and specially made equipment. Their efforts are motivated by hearing the concerns of families and working with academic institutions to support relevant studies.

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This can make normal activities such as learning, playing or simply experiencing the world a huge challenge. Through our research we offer solutions and advice to help these children and their families enjoy lives full of hope and discovery.

Research is the foundation for all our work

Whether we're providing an innovative solution to a problem or new research on an existing condition, we partner with our experts to produce research-driven, evidence-based services, advice and support.

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Cerebra - Working with you and your amazing child

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Cerebra is the national charity helping children with brain conditions and their families discover a better life together.

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Bright Start Islington provides free health clinics, parenting classes, and early education to families from pregnancy until the fifth birthday of a child. Services including speech therapy, breastfeeding support, and childcare advice are offered through neighbourhood children's centres and Family Hubs. Families can sign up online to receive activities and needs-based guidance.

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Bright Start Islington: Start for Life, children’s centres and family hubs| Islington Council

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Bright Start Islington is our name for services for under fives and their families and includes our Start for Life Family Hubs offer.

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A free NHS service called Growing Together Islington helps parents and children aged 1 to 5 with emotional, behavioural, and mental health issues. It provides therapy sessions, parenting support, and guidance.

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Growing Together: Support for Parents and Young Children in Islington

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An Islington service working with the parents with children up to 5 to support their mental health & wellbeing.

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Scope is a UK charity that supports disabled people and their families. It aims to create equality by changing attitudes and removing barriers. Scope offers a helpline, online support groups, and advice.

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It also means we can work more closely with partners in government, local councils and other public bodies, targeting support where it's needed most and offering a better range of services.

It's your choice whether to allow them or not, but you're helping us do more if you opt in. Thank you.

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We're Scope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales

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The "5 UK Cerebral Palsy Support Groups Making a Difference" blog post from Tiggo Care lists several UK-based organisations that offer assistance to people with cerebral palsy and their families.

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5 UK Cerebral Palsy Support Groups Making a Difference

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There are many cerebral palsy support groups in the UK, for individuals and families – find a list here at Tiggo Care!

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Children and young people (up to age 25) with SEND, as well as their parents and carers, can receive free, private, and reliable guidance from Islington Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service. The program offers support with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), school meetings etc. It also helps people navigate the education, health, and social care systems. Additionally, they organise monthly coffee meetings for parents and carers to interact and exchange stories.

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SENDIASS stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service.

It's a free, impartial, and confidential service offering information to young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and to their parents and carers.

We provide free, impartial, confidential, and accessible information, advice and support about matters relating to SEN or disabilities, including matters relating to education, health, and social care. This also includes information, advice and support around Personal Budgets. Our objective is to ensure children and their parents and young people have sufficient information and support necessary to participate in decision making.

Who can access this service

Parents and carers of children with SEN and or disabilities aged 0 to 25 and Young People aged 16 to 25 living in Islington.

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Islington SENDIASS Services - LDN London

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LDN London offers confidential SEND support services for families in Islington. advice on education, health, social care & more. Get in touch to find out more!

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Centre 404 is a charity that offers reliable, friendly, and person-centred advice to help individuals with autism, learning difficulties, and their families. The company provides family support services, a volunteer-led garden group, and holiday play programs in eight north london boroughs.

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It was founded in 1951 by carers of children with learning disabilities and continues to work towards building a society where people with learning disabilities are valued and involved. Over the years, Centre

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Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a worldwide nonprofit organisation whose goal is to raise awareness of childbearing-related mental health concerns globally and to prevent and treat them. To improve the standard for prenatal mental health care, PSI offers healthcare professionals professional training, certification, and direct support. Support groups are tailored for families from varying backgrounds and cultures.

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Join a weekly online support group from your smartphone or computer. Share your story and connect with others.

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The Parent House, based in Islington, supports parents and carers through one-to-one help, training, and mentoring. They offer free, tailored programs like volunteering, support groups, and accredited courses to boost confidence, skills, and well-being. With a welcoming space and on-site crèche, they help parents thrive for the benefit of their families and community.

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Bliss is a UK charity that supports premature and sick babies and their families. They offer free emotional and practical support, information, and resources throughout the neonatal journey.
Bliss also trains healthcare professionals and funds research and campaigns to improve neonatal care.

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For babies born premature or sick | Bliss

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Our vision is that every baby born premature or sick in the UK has the best chance of survival and quality of life.

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Maple is an NHS therapeutic service for people in North Central London experiencing trauma related to pregnancy, birth, or baby loss.
The team includes psychologists and a peer support worker, offering therapy for those with moderate to severe mental health impacts.
They support individuals and partners before, during, or after pregnancy, including those facing fertility issues or perinatal loss.

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We are a community-based psychological therapy service. We support people experiencing fear, trauma or loss arising from fertility, pregnancy or birth-related difficulties as well as the loss of a baby.

The North London Partners Maple Service is a dedicated team of clinical/counselling psychologists and a peer support worker (someone with lived experience of birth-related trauma).

We offer comprehensive assessment and therapeutic support to people whose level of distress is significantly interfering with their quality of life. Distress may be related to the following areas:

Fear of childbirth (tokophobia)

Birth trauma: this may be directly experienced or witnessed

Pregnancy loss: associated with fertility treatment, miscarriage, termination or due to a serious medical condition

Stillbirth or death of a baby

Loss of a child due to social care proceedings: This includes working with parents whose babies under 18 months have gone into care or when an unborn child may go into care at birth.

For people who have experienced a perinatal loss or loss of a baby due to social care procedures, it doesn't matter how long ago the loss occurred, they can still access Maple if they are currently experiencing difficulties primarily related to it.

Borough(s): Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington

Email: nlft.NCL.perinatal@nhs.net

We are a community-based psychological therapy service. We support people experiencing fear, trauma or loss arising from fertility, pregnancy or birth-related difficulties as well as the loss of a baby.

The North London Partners Maple Service is a dedicated team of clinical/counselling psychologists and a peer support worker (someone with lived experience of birth-related trauma).

We offer comprehensive assessment and therapeutic support to people whose level of distress is significantly interfering with their quality of life. Distress may be related to the following areas:

Fear of childbirth (tokophobia)

Birth trauma: this may be directly experienced or witnessed

Pregnancy loss: associated with fertility treatment, miscarriage, termination or due to a serious medical condition

Stillbirth or death of a baby

Loss of a child due to social care proceedings: This includes working with parents whose babies under 18 months have gone into care or when an unborn child may go into care at birth.

For people who have experienced a perinatal loss or loss of a baby due to social care procedures, it doesn't matter how long ago the loss occurred, they can still access Maple if they are currently experiencing difficulties primarily related to it.

Borough(s): Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington

Email: nlft.NCL.perinatal@nhs.net

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We are a community-based psychological therapy service. We support people experiencing fear, trauma or loss arising from fertility, pregnancy or birth-related difficulties as well as the loss of a baby. The North London Partners Maple Service is a dedicated team of clinical/counselling psychologists and a peer support worker (someone with lived experience of birth-related trauma).