The Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI) is a UK charity providing free, confidential emotional support to mothers experiencing postnatal depression and related difficulties. Through trained staff, volunteers with lived experience, telephone conversations, and educational resources, APNI helps affected parents and families feel understood, access reassurance, and seek appropriate professional care.
Best Start Family Hubs provide free, accessible support for expectant parents and families with children across England. They bring together parenting advice, infant feeding support, health services, emotional wellbeing, and early childhood development activities. Families can connect with professionals, meet other parents, and find practical help within their local community.
The Birth Trauma Association is a UK charity supporting mothers, fathers and families affected by traumatic childbirth. It offers free emotional and peer support through trained volunteers with lived experience, telephone and email services, online communities, and practical resources, helping parents process difficult experiences and find appropriate additional support.
Bliss is a UK charity that supports families with babies born prematurely or who are ill. It provides free emotional support, practical guidance, and trusted information on neonatal care. Through trained volunteers, online resources, and parent communities, Bliss helps families understand their baby's needs, build confidence, and feel supported throughout their neonatal journey.