- 01752 258933 / 0800 953 1131
- pias@plymouth.gov.uk
- National Helpline
Supplying you with information, advice and support
Barnardo’s offer a range of groups and activities at their children’s centres. Download their latest programme of events at Barnardo’s Plymouth Children’s Centre Citywide Timetable.
Barnardo’s offer the following groups for parents:
To book a place for any of the Barnardo’s groups above, message the Barnardo’s Plymouth Facebook or email support@barnardos.org.uk
Barnardo’s also have a private Facebook group called Plymouth Young Parents Support Group for expecting mothers / parents under 25 years old wanting to make new friends, get support or be part of a community. Join Plymouth Young Parents Support Group.
The Dangerous Dads network supports fathers groups across the UK and Internationally. It offers a range of fun, low-cost activities all year round for fathers / male carers and children under 10. All dad’s, grandad’s and male carers are welcome.
For Dangerous Dad’s events:
Are you a new mother, mum-to-be, or partner?
It’s very common to have concerns or experience stress about the changes that happen with parenthood.
If you would like some emotional support about these hormonal and identity changes, our qualified practitioner can provide you with one-to-one assistance and advice.
We are offering one-to-one emotional support by telephone and online via Zoom.
To enquire about this service, please complete an online enquiry form at: Emotional Support for New Parents
If you are a new mum or a mum to be and feel you need some extra support, or a place to talk about how you are feeling, grab a cuppa and join our informal group. Run by Livewell South West, these are friendly, welcoming virtual groups of 6.
To receive your Microsoft Teams link, please email: livewell.perinatalpeersupport@nhs.net
Are you a mum with experience of perinatal mental health issues who would like to offer support to new mums, and mums to be, who are struggling with their mental health and emotional wellbeing?
For more information email: livewell.perinatalpeersupport@nhs.net
Southway Youth and Community Centre have a community cafe for young parents under 25 years. Sessions run on Tuesday’s, 12:30pm-2:30pm at Southway Youth & Community Centre, Hendwell Cose, Plymouth PL6 6TB. For more information please contact natalie.griffin@plymouth.gov.uk
These parent support groups are specifically for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
My Time online parent/carers sessions give you the opportunity to chat, share experiences, have fun and most importantly relax and concentrate on YOU!
If you would like more information or to join the sessions, please contact Nicky from Friends and Families of Special Children on 01752 204369 or email nicky@friendsandfamilies.org.uk
A fortnightly virtual meeting for parents / carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities. We are here to chat, share stories and help you find the right services and information. For the next meeting see: Events
For the access codes and instructions about how to join the meeting, either message the Plymouth Parent Carer Voice Facebook page or email: info@plymouthpcv.co.uk
In partnership with other agencies, including Education, Social Care and Health providers; the parent group runs regularly to provide opportunities for networking, information, advice and support for parents and young people.
Preparing for Adulthood is just that, and we hope to be able to share the right information at the right time to enable students to transition into adult services, with everything they need to continue their journey.
For more information you can email pfaparentgroup@woodlands.plymouth.sch.uk or hear more information about the next meeting by signing-up at Parent Group Sign-up.
