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Association for Post Natal Illness (APNI)
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...
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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.
- Emotional support: Confidential help for postnatal depression.
- Peer support: Connect with volunteers who have recovered from postnatal illness.
- Telephone: 020 7386 0868, weekdays, 10 am–2 pm.
- Email: info@apni.org.
Resources: Information on symptoms, recovery, and treatment.
Family support: Guidance for partners and relatives.
Important: APNI is not a clinical or emergency service.
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Organisation: Association for Post-Natal Illness (APNI) Request a volunteer: https://apni.org/request-a-volunteer/ Telephone: 020 7386 0868 Email: info@apni.org Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 10 am–2 pm Geographic coverage: United Kingdom (national telephone and remote support) Cost: Free Resource type: Postnatal depression, emotional wellbeing, peer support and family information Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing ID: MP-022 Source checked: 6 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 6 November 2026 · Review due 5 May 2027
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