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Support for dads, partners and co parents

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The Dad Pad

Becoming a new dad is an exciting chapter, but we know many dads can feel overwhelmed, and unsure- that’s where Dad Pad can help. Developed with the NHS, Dad Pad is an online app that provides new dads, and dads to be with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to support themselves, and their partner, so that babies get the best possible start in life.


The app will allow dads to access:

  • Information and guidance that covers a range of topics from crying, feeding, sleeping, safety etc.
  • Details of local support groups for both dads and partners,
  • Information about local services available to support you.
To download the app, simply search for ‘Dad Pad’ in your app store and use your Barnsley postcode to access the app for FREE. More information can be found on the Dad Pad website here.



Dads Matters Barnsley

Dads Matters Barnsley is a new programme, helping dads to have the best possible relationship with their families.


Our local dads coordinator can help engage dads with services that have traditionally been targeted and mums, and work directly with these services to increase engagement and knowledge.
The programme works to make sure dads know how important they are, how to support their own anxiety, stress and mental health, and supports dads to learn about their own baby’s development.
Dads matter to mum, to the baby, to everyone.

We offer:
  • Outreach services, and drop in’s at Barnsley Hospital and Family Hubs,
  • 1:1 support for anyone that needs it (this is a great way of getting things off your chest and guides you in the right direction).
  • Signposting to other local services and information to help make sense of being a dad.
  • You can make a referral and access more information on our website here or Facebook page here.

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.

More information can be found on their website:

Get in touch
You can contact a health visitor by:
📱 01226 774411. Lines are open Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 4.45pm and Fridays 8.45am to 4.15pm (except bank holidays).
📧 0-19healthteam@barnsley.gov.uk


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:
Visit the Barnsley Talking Therapies Website
Barnsley Talking Therapies Workshops


NSPCC Pregnancy in Mind (PiM)

NSPCC Pregnancy in Mind (PiM)
Pregnancy in Mind (PIM) is an online preventative groupwork programme for mums, dads or parents-to-be who are at risk of, or currently experiencing, mild to moderate anxiety and depression during the second trimester of pregnancy in Barnsley

Find out more:
To access the programme or refer someone, please email: neyhhubdirectservices@nspcc.org.uk or ring 01274 381440
You can find out more about the virtual programme here



1001 Days Team Barnsley Family Hubs

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 or your partner is pregnant 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 your partners 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



Barnsley Family Hubs

Barnsley Family Hubs provide support to families during and after pregnancy, and offer a range of groups and parenting programmes which you can find here


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

To find your Local Family Hub, click here



Alright Pal

Alright Pal is Barnsley's Mental Health Campaign 

Find out more:

Alright Pal

Andy's Man Club

Andy's Man Club run free sessions where men over 18 can come together and offer each other peer-to-peer support, they meet on Mondays at 7pm at The Lightbox Library, and at the Honeywell Sports Centre. 

Find out more:

Andy's Man Club 

Mind

Mind has information about looking after yourself as a new parent

Find out more:

Mind information for new parents 

National Childbirth Trust (NCT)

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) shares stories of other dads and their experience with post-natal depression. 

Find out more:

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) 

LGBT Mummies

Our sole purpose is to support LGBT+ women and people globally on the path to motherhood or parenthood.

Our mission is to acquire true equity & equality for LGBT+ families to that of our heterosexual counterparts.

Find out more:

LGBT Mummies

Voda | The LGBTQIA+ Mental Wellbeing App

Voda is an App designed by NHS psychotherapists and provides self-guided digital therapy programmes from mindfulness and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)

Find out more:

Voda

LGBTQ Mental Health Service

MindOut is a mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer (LGBTQ) people.

Find out more:

MindOut

Grandparents Plus

Grandparents Plus is a national charity which supports grandparents and the wider family in children's lives - particularly when they begin to care for the children during difficult family circumstances., 

Find out more:

Grandparents Plus

Local Offer Website

Click here to go to Barnsley's SEND Local Offer.
Find information for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.

Who can help?

Click here to go to our service quick search

Great Childhoods Ambition

Explore what’s possible for children, young people and families in Barnsley. 

Barnsley's Great Childhoods Ambition 

Barnsley Children's University

As part of our Great Childhoods Ambition, we've partnered up with the Children’s University Trust to launch the Barnsley Children’s University.

Click here to find out more 

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Armed Forces Families

Find valuable information and support for our Armed Forces community and families at Armed Forces Barnsley.

Be part of something BIG

Working with small children is a big deal.

It’s a job that makes a difference by helping to give children the best start in life.

Find a job in childcare

Healthy Holidays (Opens in New Window)

Click here for more information and to book Healthy Holidays

Worried about a child? (Opens in New Window)

Neighbouring Family Hub & Start For Life Offers

If you live outside the Barnsley area, contact your local Family Hub, or Children's Services for details about programs available in your community.

Childcare Providers Only : Provider Portal Login

School Professionals Only : School Access Module (SAM)

Early Help for Professionals Only