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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! 

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Criteria

Any parent – whether you are pregnant, you are about to be a parent, have one baby or more’

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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.​

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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 

Mondays, 10.00 am - 11.30 am 

@ Becket Family Hub, Stockbrook Street, DE22 3WT

(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

Click here for more venue information

Bumps, Babies and Books, in partnership with Derby City Libraries  

Mondays, 3.00pm - 4.00 pm (after Rhyme Time at the library)

@ Normanton Library, Almond St, DE23 6LX

(Closed some school holidays and bank holidays) 

* FREE and no need to book

* ALL parents and carers with bumps, babies or children welcome 

* Great place to meet other families in a relaxed space

Click here for more venue information

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​

Click here for more venue information

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NICU Neomates Coffee Afternoon  

Tuesdays, 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm

@ NICU, Derby Hospital

* For parents of neonatal babies on the NICU at Derby Hospital

* FREE, drop-in sessions with Connected Perinatal Peer Supporters and NICU staff

* Supportive space to meet other families, chat and get support

Tea and Tots

Wednesdays, 12.30 pm - 2.00 pm

@ Watermeadow Road Community Room, Alvaston, DE24 0TE

* 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

Click here for more venue information

Bump to Babies Coffee Morning 

Thursdays, 10.00 am - 12.00 noon

@ Oakleigh Avenue Community Room, Chaddesden, DE21 6NR

* 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

Click here for more venue information

Dads' Space Daytime Group

Thursdays, 10.00 am - 12 noon

@ Derwent Family Hub, Monmouth Street, DE21 6BD

* 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 

Click here for more venue information

Dads' Space Evenings (in partnership with Derby County Community Trust)  

Thursdays, 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm

@ Leisure United Derby Hub, Racecourse Playing Fields, St Marks Road, DE21 6AJ

* FREE and no need to book

* Suitable for new and expectant dads

* Expect 1 hour of football, 1 hour of social, refreshments provided and a chance to unwind

Click here for more venue information

Melbourne Bump to Babies Coffee Morning 

Fridays, 10.30am - 12 noon

@ Melbourne Sporting Partnership, Cockshut Lane, Melbourne, DE73 8DG

(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 in a supportive environment

Click here for more venue information

Royal Derby Hospital - Ward Support

Weekly - days and times may vary​​​

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As well as our weekly groups listed above, we run occasional drop-in events – check our Facebook and Instagram for any upcoming events. â€‹â€‹

Please check our social media with regards to updates to sessions.

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​We value your input! Please take a moment to share your thoughts on our coffee mornings and community support sessions. Your feedback helps us improve our services for the community. Thank you for your participation.

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