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Community Support
Come and join us! Our trained Perinatal Peer Support Volunteers create free, safe and supportive community spaces for all expectant and new parents. Whether it is a good day or a harder day, our kettle is on for you!
All sessions are free and you do not need to book, simply turn up!
Criteria
Any parent – whether you are pregnant, you are about to be a parent, have one baby or more
First time coming and feeling a little worried? Drop us a message and one of our friendly Peer Supporters can have a chat with you over text/call.
our contact details can be found here.
Community Support Timetable
All groups run throughout the year, including through most school holidays. Please check our Facebook and Instagram for any updates
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Bump to Babies Coffee Morning (Temporary Venue)
Mondays, 10.15 am - 11.30 am
@ Rosehill Family Hub, 17-19 Lower Dale Road, DE23 6WY
(Closed some school holidays and bank holidays)
* FREE and no need to book
* Suitable from pregnancy and for parents/carers and children under 2
* Great place to meet other families
Dads' Space Evenings (in partnership with Derby County Community Trust)
Mondays, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm
@ Leisure United Derby Hub, Racecourse Playing Fields, St Marks Road, DE21 6AJ
* FREE and no need to book (booking required for football)
* Suitable for new and expectant dads
* Expect 1 hour of football, 1 hour of social, refreshments provided and a chance to unwind
Pregnancy Connections - Antenatal Drop-in (in partnership with Derbyshire Perinatal Mental Health Service)
Last Monday of the Month, 4.30pm - 6.30pm
@ Insomnia Café, 471-473 Burton Road, Littleover, Derby DE23 6FQ
(Closed some school holidays and bank holidays)
* Suitable for any expectant parent, including Dads & Non-Birthing Parents, and parents with a baby up to 12 weeks old.
* FREE and no need to book
* Perinatal Peer Support
* Input and guidance from a Specialist Perinatal Nursery Nurse
* A safe and relaxed space to meet other expectant parents
* Evidence-based information & signposting
* A safe space to talk about emotional connection between parent and baby
Neonates Coffee Afternoon
Tuesdays, 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm
@ Neonatal unit, Derby Hospital
* For parents of neonatal babies on the neonatal unit at Derby Hospital
* FREE, drop-in sessions with Connected Perinatal Peer Supporters
* Supportive space to meet other families, chat and get support
Tea and Tots
Wednesdays, 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm
@ Osmaston Allenton Family Hub, 60 Cockayne Street, DE24 8XB
* FREE and no need to book
* Suitable for all families who are pregnant or have children under 5
* A relaxed and supportive place to meet other families
Bump to Babies Coffee Morning
Thursdays, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
@ Audrey Drive Childrens Centre, 3 Audrey Drive, DE21 4NP.
* FREE and no need to book
* Suitable from pregnancy and for parents/carers and children under 2
* Great place to meet other families in a supportive environment
Dad Time
The 2nd and 4th Friday each Month, 1.30pm - 2.30pm
@ Melbourne House, 8 Bold Lane, Derby, DE1 3NT.
* FREE and no need to book
* Suitable for dads-to-be, new dads and dads with babies under 2
* Supportive and relaxed place to meet other Dads
* No pressure to chat - a relaxed space to be
Royal Derby Hospital - Ward Support
Weekly - days and times may vary
As well as our weekly groups listed above, we run occasional drop-in events – check our Facebook and Instagram for any upcoming events.
Please check our social media with regards to updates to sessions.
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