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The below lists services across Barnsley that could support you as a mum, dad, parent or carer during pregnancy and early parenthood: 

Midwifery

Your Midwife will support you throughout your pregnancy, birth, and the early days of parenthood. You can speak to them about your physical health, but also any thoughts, feelings, or worries you may have.
You can also speak to the Mental Wellbeing Midwife, or the Birth in Mind Service at Barnsley Hospital, and can find more information on how they could help you here: Barnsley Hospital Parental Mental Health

Pregnancy In Mind

Pregnancy in Mind (PIM) is an 8-week online programme provided by The NSPCC for parents who are between 12-26 weeks of pregnancy, and experiencing feelings of anxiety/ depression.

The weekly sessions are open to mums, dads, and carers across Barnsley to support your mental wellbeing, mindfulness, relaxation, social support, and the connection between you and your baby. You can view more information on the PIM Leaflet.
To join the programme you can contact us yourself, or ask a professional such as your Midwife, Health Visitor, GP, or your local Family Hub to refer you.
Contact us:
Phone: 01274 381440
E-mail: neyhhubdirectservices@nspcc.org.uk


Barnsley 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service

Your Health Visitor will support you as a new mum, dad, or parent from 28 weeks of pregnancy, after birth, and through your child’s early years and beyond. We offer a range of support for you as a new parent, and during our visits we can talk about any thoughts, feelings, or worries you may have.

The 0-19 Service also runs the ‘Mums Understand Mums’ emotional wellbeing support group for pregnant mums/ mums with a baby under 6 months. Speak to your Health Visitor about the group, or join us Wednesdays 10-12pm at The Lightbox Library.
Contact us:
Phone: 01226 774411 (Monday -Thursday 8.45am-4.45pm, Fridays 8.45am-4.15pm)
E-mail: 0-19healthteam@barnsley.gov.uk
Or view our Facebook page.


Barnsley Family Hubs

Barnsley Family Hubs offers a range of activities, groups, and support for all families to get the right help during pregnancy, early years and beyond.

We welcome all mums, dads, partners, and carers to join us at our events and programmes, which could help you as a new parent to build your confidence, make new friends, understand your thoughts and feelings, or to build a strong relationship with your bump/ baby and family.
To see what we offer, you can view our What’s on guides , look at our Barnsley Family Hubs Facebook Page, and see our parenting page for programmes, online courses, and downloadable phone apps.
We are happy to talk things through with you at any time, to help find the support that feels right for you.
Contact us:
Find your nearest Family Hub by clicking here.
Phone: 0800 0345 340 (option 2, Monday-Thursday 8.30am-4.30pm/Friday 4pm)
Or request an introductory call/ visit by completing our ‘Welcome to Family Hubs’ form.




The 1001 Days Team

We could support you if:

  • You are mum, dad, or carer who is pregnant/ expecting, or care for a child under 2 years old.
  • Would like one to one support to build on your parenting skills, strengthen the connection between you and your baby, and to boost your confidence, wellbeing, and coping skills as you adjust to life with a new baby.
  • You also might have had challenges in your own childhood, be experiencing difficulties now, or you/your baby may have health concerns.

For us to work with you, you can ask a local professional such as your Midwife, Health Visitor, GP, or at your local Family Hub to refer you into The 1001 Days Team at Barnsley Family Hubs.
For more information you can call The Family Information Service on 0800 0345340 (option 2)


Barnsley Talking Therapies

Talking Therapies is a NHS service to help you understand and learn to manage mental health conditions. As an expectant or new mum, dad, or carer this could be things such as experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, depression, OCD, etc.

You can also access a range of self-help resources and workshops through their website.
You can refer yourself into the service, or ask a professional such as your GP, Midwife, Health Visitor, or at your local Family Hub to refer you: NHS Barnsley Talking Therapies


Perinatal Mental Health Team

The NHS Perinatal Mental Health Team specialises in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and pre-conception/medication advice for women affected by moderate-severe mental health challenges during and after pregnancy.

You can speak to your GP, Midwife, or Health Visitor to consider if you need a specialist assessment from the team. For more information, you can view their service leaflet

The DadPad App

The Dad Pad is a FREE phone app for dads and male carers across Barnsley. The essential guide has been developed with the NHS, helping to inform and include you as you start your parenting journey.
The app provides you with a range of information, guidance, and practical skills across topics such as: pregnancy, the human baby, feeding, crying, sleeping, holding, changing, as well as sharing roles of different services (eg- Midwifery and Health Visiting teams).
To access The Dad Pad App, either search in your app store or use the below download links. To register, enter your Barnsley postcode for free access.


Dad Matters Barnsley

Dad Matters supports dads across Barnsley to learn how important they are. This might be supporting you to look after yourself, to access services you might need, to learn new parenting skills, or in developing a strong relationship with your baby and family.

We work with dads from pregnancy and throughout the early years, often talking to you at Barnsley Hospital in the antenatal and postnatal wards. We also offer one to one support to guide you in the right direction, and run dad walk and talks where you can join us to meet other local dads.
You can find more information, and refer yourself into our service through our website: Barnsley – Dad Matters Yorkshire


Andys Man Club

Andys Man Club provides a judgment free peer support group for men, aiming to help though the power of conversation. You are welcome to join us to talk and open up, or to simply only listen if you wish.

Groups are held Mondays at 7pm across the Town Centre, Honeywell, Lundwood, and Wombwell. Find your local group here: Find A Support Group - ANDYSMANCLUB

Shout

Shout offers a free, confidential, 24/7 text support service for anyone struggling to cope, or experiencing anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health challenges.

Text ‘EYUP’ to 85258 at any time of day or night.
You will receive 4 automated messages before being put through to a qualified mental health professional.

Information for Dads and Partners

Barnsley dads can download The Dad Pad app for FREE on iOS or Android to support you on your parenting journey.

During pregnancy and early parenthood, as a dad or partner it can be easy to ignore your own needs, especially when so much focus is on your partner and baby.
Parenthood can be a big change and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed at times. You may be adjusting to a new reality or routine that’s different to what you expected, feeling unsure or not ready to return to work, or facing wider pressures such as the lack of sleep, or financial stress.
It’s important to look after yourself and your mental health too. It’s ok for you to ask for support, and you can click the above link to view local support available to you.

Support for dads and co parents

If you are a partner of someone who is pregnant or recently gave birth, you might think everyone’s focus should be on your partners health, and that all available support is directed to them, and not you.
But as a partner you can also experience a mental health problem after a baby.


This could be because of

  • A new reality, which you are learning, or is different to what you expected
  • You might experience pressures such as a change in finances, changes in your daily routine, or not getting enough sleep.
  • You might not feel supported or as appreciated as your partner
  • You might be returning to work too soon, when you don’t feel ready to
  • Or, there might be no obvious cause.
It’s easy to ignore your own needs, and might feel it’s hard for you to reach out for help. But your mental wellbeing is important too, and there are ways to get help.

Find out more

You can access our page to find local support directed at dads and partners here

1001 Days Team

The 1001 days team are here to support families and help with the challenges of being a parent, whether you are dealing with some stress during or after pregnancy, or worried about connecting with your baby, we’re here.

We can help you if:

  • You are a mum, dad, partner, or main carer.
  • You're in the phase from pregnancy up to your child's second birthday.
  • You've had a tough time before or are facing challenges now, like a difficult childhood yourself or other issues.
  • You or your baby have health concerns identified during or after pregnancy.
  • You've filled out a form about how you're feeling with your doctor, midwife or health visitor. If you haven't done this yet, we can help you with that
To ask for help, or find out more about what we can do for you visit our page here: Virtual Family Hub: 1001 Days Team 



0-19 Public Health Nursing Service

The 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service is made up of Health Visitors and School Nursing Teams to support all families across Barnsley. Your Health Visitor can support you from 28 weeks of pregnancy and after birth, helping you develop a positive relationship with your baby, and look after your own wellbeing as a new parent.


More information can be found on their website: Barnsley 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service 


You can contact a health visitor by: 
Ring 01226 774411. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm and Fridays 8.45am to 4.15pm (except bank holidays).
Emailing 0-19healthteam@barnsley.gov.uk
Messaging on Facebook on the Barnsley 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service Facebook page.


Perinatal Mental Health Team

This NHS team helps mums who are feeling low when they're having a baby or after having one. They give advice about using antidepressants when having a baby or breastfeeding.
If you are worried about your mental health, and thinking about having a baby they can help with advice even before you get pregnant.
They visit you at home, and you can also bring someone you trust, like your partner, a family member, or a friend to your appointments.


Find out more:

NHS Barnsley Talking Therapies

NHS Talking Therapies is a free and confidential service provided by the NHS to help people who are dealing with common mental health conditions in Barnsley.
If you are in the perinatal period you will be seen quicker.


Find out more:

M.U.M (Mums Understand Mums) group

Mums understand mums is a support group for pregnant women, and mums with babies less than six months old. 

  • Antenatal and Postnatal education for women around mental health
  • Bonding with bump
  • Art therapy
  • Baby massage / yoga
  • Peer support from other mothers
  • Joint working with other agencies
  • Sling library set up through staff at hospital

Find out more: Contact Yasmeen Akhtar (Mental Wellbeing Midwife) – 0779445162 / Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm (except for Bank Holidays)



Birth in Mind

Birth in Mind Offers postnatal women the opportunities to talk about the labour/ birth if they found it difficult or traumatic. They can give you the option for a referral to a psychologist who provides ‘trauma based therapy’. 
 
Get in touch 
Melissa Addy (Mental Health Midwife) Telephone- 01226 436340/ 07775800557
Email bdg-tr.birthinmindsservice@nhs.net

Barnsley Maternity Voices

We are a team of volunteers, mums and dads who want to make positive changes to maternity services
We meet every other month to talk about new developments, the current service, and get feedback from the families of Barnsley.
If you would like to get involved, or want to share your birth experience please get in touch.


Find out more:

NSPCC Pregnancy in Mind (PiM)

The NSPCCs Pregnancy in Mind service is a groupwork programme open to anyone who is expecting a baby and between 12-26 weeks of pregnancy, having feelings of anxiety or depression, and living in Barnsley.
The group uses a range of approaches, including mindfulness, relaxation, and social support, to improve your wellbeing and strengthen the connection between you and your unborn baby.
You will meet online as a group once a week, for eight weeks, with one-to-one conversations with your allocated practitioner in-between these, and optional follow up newsletters and 2 support calls after the arrival of your baby. You can come to the group on your own or bring a support person with you.

Find out more

Click here to see a short video about the service.
Or view the PiM Leaflet here

Get in touch

You can ask a professional working with you such as your Health Visitor, Midwife, or local Family Hub team to refer you into the service. They can do this by calling 01274 381440, or e-mailing: neyhhubdirectservices@nspcc.org.uk for a referral form. Or you can also contact the NSPCC yourself to access the service.








Barnsley Family Hubs

Barnsley Family Hubs provide support to families during and after pregnancy, and offer a range of groups and parenting programmes 


To find your local Family Hub, click here

Find out more:
Visit our Facebook page: Barnsley Family Hubs 
For more information you can call our Family Hubs on: 0800 0345 340 press option 2 lines are open 8:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs and 8:30am-4:00pm Fridays



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