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Worcester and Droitwich Branch Our vision is a world in which parents are valued and supported to build a strong society, believing that a child‟s early years significantly impact upon the future NCT Mission statement NCT is an advocate, guide and friend for parents through their First 1,000 Days. Goal Making NCT services accessible to parents, meeting their needs and influencing on behalf of all parents. Strategic objectives for 2015/2016 1. To provide services and products which support and empower parents to give their children the best possible start in life during their First 1,000 Days, including innovative services which are appropriate in a digital age and to make sound, evidence-based information available which will enhance parenting choices 2. To provide excellent education programmes which develop practitioners and ensure quality and to work in collaboration with and influence health care professionals in the best interests of parents. 3. To increase public awareness of NCT‟s charitable purposes and work; and to campaign for improvements for parents throughout their First 1,000 Days, working across the four nations of the UK and in collaboration with like-minded organisations in the Republic of Ireland and elsewhere. 4. To create an organisation which: recognises members, practitioners, volunteers and local branches as important to everything that NCT does; values and develops its staff, practitioners and volunteers; is fit for purpose; and has robust and effective systems and procedures in place. Worcester and Droitwich Branch Autumn 2015 44