Maternity, Parenting and Families

The National Childbirth Trust

Their mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

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ICON

Baby crying is normal, you can cope. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying.

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The Lullaby Trust

The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families.

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TAMBA (Twins and Multiple Births Association)

Tamba is a UK based charity helping people around the world. They were set up by parents of multiples and interested professionals in 1978.

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Baby Centre

BabyCentre® reaches more than 45 million mums globally each month in nine different languages, including eight in 10 new and expecting mums online in the UK.

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Family Lives

Family Lives is a national charity providing a safe space to talk about any aspect of family life. They understand that parenting can be tough and offer expert advice to help you navigate through both everyday challenges and more serious crises.

How they help: They offer a free, confidential helpline, a 24/7 online chat service, and digital parenting courses. They provide guidance on everything from toddler tantrums and school issues to more complex topics like family breakdowns, bullying, and teen behaviour.

Why visit: For immediate emotional support and practical tips to help you feel more confident and less alone in your parenting journey.

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Home-Start

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers - who are often parents themselves - offering a helping hand to families with young children during challenging times.

How they help: They provide compassionate, confidential support through home visits and local family groups. Whether you are feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or are coping with illness or a disability, a volunteer can visit for a few hours a week to offer practical help and a listening ear.

Why visit: If you have at least one child under five and feel you could benefit from some extra parent-to-parent friendship and support to help your family get back on track.

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Worthing Central Family Hub (Worthing Library)

Located within Worthing Library, the Central Family Hub is a welcoming town-centre space where families, parents-to-be, and young people can drop in for advice and support.

How they help: They offer a range of free services in one place, including health visitor clinics, midwifery support, and "Stay and Play" groups for little ones. You can also get expert guidance on parenting, childcare, and even help with personal finances or benefits.

Support for Young People: Their "Find It Out" service offers 11 to 25-year-olds a safe space to ask questions about anything from housing to mental health.

Why visit: It’s a great place to meet other local parents in a relaxed social space, use public computers for free, or borrow sensory toys for children with additional needs.

Visit the Worthing Central Family Hub website