National Childminding Association
of England & Wales
Freephone 0800 169 4486
National Diation
Publishes downloadable factsheets
0870 7744 244
NICE (National Institute for
Clinical Excellence)
Produces downloadable guidelines
on appropriate treatment and care
of people with specific diseases &
conditions. www.nice.org.uk
Older mothers
Provides medical information and a
chat group.
One Parent Families
0800 018 5026
Premature Babies – see ‘BLISS’
SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal
Death Society) offer support for anyone
affected by the death of a baby.
020 7436 5881 or www.uk-sands.org
Twins & Multiple Births Association
(TAMBA)
Freephone Twinline 0800 138 0509
10am-1pm and 7pm-10pm
Wandworth Twins Club
support, playgroup and events run
by parents of twins, for parents and
parents-to-be of twins and multiples
in the the Wandsworth Borough and
South West London area.
www.wandsworthtwinsclub.org.uk
Working Families
Offer support on employment rights,
childcare and flexible working.
020 7253 7243
Free helpline for low income families:
0800 013 0313
Action on Pre-Eclampsia
Helpline 020 8427 4217
9am-5pm weekdays
Active Birth Centre
020 7281 6760
AIMS (Association for the Improvement
of the Maternity Services)
Publishes leaflets concerning
every aspect of maternity care.
0300 365 0663
Antenatal Results & Choices (ARC)
Offers information and support for
abnormal test results.
020 7631 0285
Association for Spina Bifida and
Hydrocephalus (ASBAH)
0845 450 7755
Association for Post-Natal Illness
020 7386 0868
10am-2pm weekdays
BLISS
Offers support to parents of premature
or sick babies.
FREEPHONE 0500 618140
9am-9pm weekdays
Caesarean Birth and VBAC Information
Website run by NCT volunteers and
caesarean birth experts.
Caesarean Support Network:
01624 661269 after 6pm and weekends
Childcare Link
For listings of local childminders and
childcare organisations.
0800 096 0296
Serene/CRY-SIS
(help with crying babies)
0845 1228 669
9am-10pm 7 days a week
Daycare Trust
Publishes guides to choosing childcare.
0845 872 6251
Disabled Parents Network
0300 3300 639
www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk
Disability, Pregnancy and
Parenthood International
Information line: 0800 018 4730
UK textphone: 0800 018 9949
Fatherhood Institute
Provides information on fathers’
rights, newsletters and a chat group.
Foundation for the Study of
Infant Deaths
For advice on protecting babies from
cot deaths, accidents and infections,
as well as support for bereaved parents:
0808 802 6868
9am-6pm weekdays
Gingerbread
Support for lone parent families.
Freephone 0808 802 0925
9am-5pm weekdays (8pm on Wed)
Home-Start
For practical help at home.
08000 686368
8am-8pm Mon-Fri and 9am-12pm Sat
Maternity Action
For advice and information on benefits
and rights. Can also recommend
specialist lawyers.
020 7281 7816
The Miscarriage Association
01924 200799
9am-4pm weekdays
www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk
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