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Born Too Soon
We are a group of parents who have had a baby/babies on the Neonatal Unit. We offer support on a daily basis. We provide information in the form of a newsletter and a library of books. Please ask a member of staff if you wish to borrow a book, there is no charge. All we ask is that you return it when you have finished with it.
We now have a group especially for parents after their baby leaves the unit
. It is based at Welcare House - 53-55 Canbury Park Road, Kingston, it affords parents an opportunity to meet with other parents whose baby was cared for on the Neonatal Unit. It meets ever Wednesday in term time from 1pm to 3pm.
Siblings are welcome to come along. Join us and have tea and coffee in pleasant surroundings. We also welcome parents to come whilst their baby is on the unit.
Other Support Groups and Organisations
Information and practical support on all aspects of pregnancy, childcare and early parenthood with antenatal classes and postnatal support groups. Ring enquiry line for details of local service.
National Childbirth Trust
Alexandra House
Oldham Terrace
London, W3 6NH
Head Office. Tel: 020 8992 8637
Helpline: 0870 444 8707 (Mon-Thurs 9am-5pm; Fri 9am-4pm)
Membership line: 0870 990 8040
Breastfeeding support line: 0870 444 8708
Fax: 0870 770 3237
Email: enquiries@national-childbirth-trust.co.uk Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
Helps parents whose babies/children sleep very little or cry a lot.
Tel: 020 7404 5011
Helps families to cope with problems associated with multiple births.
Kingston Branch - Annette Jones Tel: 0151 348 0020
Support, advice, local support groups, leaflets and books for parents whose babies have died before, during or shortly after birth.
28 Portland Place
London Wl N 4DE
Helpline: 020 7436 5881 (Mon-Fri 10am-3pm)
Fax: 020 7436 3715
Email: support@uk-sands.org
Website: www.uk-sands.org
Provides non-directive support and information to parents throughout the antenatal testing process.
73 Charlotte Street
London, W1T 4PN
Helpline: 020 7631 0285 (Mon-Fri 10am-5.30pm)
Admin: 020 7631 0290
Email: info@arc-uk.org
Website: www.arc-uk.org
Call for telephone advice
and an information pack. Mothers with the illness can be matched with a volunteer who has recovered from postnatal depression and can give one-to-one telephone support.
145 Dawes Road
Fulham
London, SW6 7EB
Helpline: 020 7386 0868 (Mon, Fri 10am-2pm; Tues-Thurs 10am-5pm)
Email
: info@apni.org
Website: www.apni.org
Offers information and support to bereaved families
Aston House
West Wycombe
High Wycombe
Bucks, HP14 3AG
Information and support service line: 0845 357 1000
Admin: 01494 446648
Fax: 01494 440057
Email general enquiries: enquires@childbereavement.org.uk
Email re training: training@childbereavement.org.uk
Email re fundraising: giving@childbereavement.org.uk
Website: www.childbereavement.org.uk
A freephone helpline for anyone affected by the death of a child. The line is staffed by bereaved parent volunteers.
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London, W
C1N 3JH
Helpline: 0800 282 986 (Mon-Fri 10am-1pm; Wed 1pm-4pm and every evening 7-10pm. The line is open during these hours every day of the year.)
Admin: 020 7813 8516
Fax: 020 7813 8516
Website: www.childdeathhelpline.org.uk
An organisation of bereaved parents and their families, offering understanding, support and encouragement to others after the death of a child or children. It also offers support, advice and information to other relatives, friends and professionals who are helping the family.
53 North Street
Bristol, BS3 1EN
Helpline: 08451 232304 (10am-4pm and 6.30pm-10.30pm every day of the year)
Admin: 08451 203785
Fax: 08451 203786
Email: info@tcf.org.uk
Website: www.tcf.org.uk
Provides information on how to reduce the risk of cot death and offers support to bereaved families.
Artillery House
11-19 Artillery Row
London, SW1P 1RT
Helpline: 0870 787 0554
Fundraising: 0870 443 6814
Fax: 0870 787 0725
Email: fsid@sids.org.uk
Website: www.sids.org.uk/fsid
Runs educational programmes for health professionals and offers help to parents and children in multiple birth families. The website has a useful section on how to find help.
Hammersmith House Level 4
Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea Hospital
Du Cane Road
London, W12 0HS
Tel: 020 8383 3519
Fax: 020 8383 3041
Email: info@multiplebirths.org.uk
Website: www.multiplebirths.org
.uk
A locally run neonatal support group. It offers support to anyone who has had a premature child or is anxious about the possibility. All of the members have experienced premature birth.
Box 226 NICU
Rosie Hospital
Cambridge, CB2 2SW
Tel: 01223 245 853 (the hospital can put you in touch with Sandy Wilson, Chair of Premrose)
Funds a national programme of research, education and information aimed at understanding and preventing premature birth, miscarriage and stillbirth.
Nicholas House
3 Laurence Pountney Hill
London, EC4R 0BB
Helpline: 0870 777 3060 (Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm)
Fax: 08707 707075
Email: mailbox@tommys.org
Website: www.tommys-campaign.org
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