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Page 2 of 2Gingerbread is a UK charity supporting single mothers, fathers and their families through free information, practical guidance and community connections. Its resources cover financial support, childcare, housing, employment and child maintenance. Local and online groups help single parents build friendships, share experiences, reduce isolation and navigate parenting with greater confidence.
NHS Early Days provides free, trusted guidance to help new parents navigate the first weeks after childbirth. It covers maternal recovery, newborn feeding, safe sleeping, emotional wellbeing, and routine health checks. Families can learn what to expect, recognise potential concerns, and understand when to seek professional healthcare advice and support.
• Free, confidential emotional support, day or night. • Call 116 123 if you feel overwhelmed, distressed or need someone to listen. • You do not need to be suicidal to contact Samaritans. • For immediate danger, call 999. Samaritans provides listening support, not emergency treatment.
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