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Best Start
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Best Start Family Hubs (England) - Free family and parenting support

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.

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Citizens Advice
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Citizens Advice - Free, confidential advice

Citizens Advice provides free, confidential, independent and impartial guidance to individuals and families facing financial, housing, employment, benefits or legal difficulties. Through local advisers, telephone services and online resources, the charity helps parents understand their rights, access financial support, resolve everyday problems and make informed decisions about their family's circumstances.

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Contact – For Families with Disabled Children - Free disability and family support

Contact is a UK charity providing free information, practical advice and emotional support to families raising disabled children or children with additional needs. Through its helpline, parent networks, workshops, and online resources, Contact helps families understand their rights, access financial assistance, navigate healthcare and education, and build confidence in caregiving.

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Dad Matters – Fathers' Mental Health, Bonding and Early Parenting Support

Dad Matters is a free community programme delivered through Home-Start charities, supporting expectant and new fathers during pregnancy and early parenthood. It promotes paternal mental wellbeing, positive relationships and bonding with babies. Through peer support, workshops and practical guidance, fathers can build confidence, reduce isolation and access appropriate services.

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