Hate crime Directory of services - Barking & Dagenham

Hate crime directory of services
Parents and families
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Homestart
This organisation supports parents with young
children who are struggling to cope. Volunteers
provide home visits to offer support, friendship
and practical help. They reassure parents that their
childcare problems are not unusual. They also
encourage parents strengths and emotional wellbeing
to benefit their children. They try to get the
fun back into family life.
Address: 18a Church Street,
Dagenham RM10 9UR
Telephone: 020 8270 6614
Fax: 020 8270 6615
E­mail: homestart@barkingdagenham.
freeserve.co.uk
Website: www.home­start.org.uk
Mama (Meet a Mum Association)
The association helps mothers who feel depressed
and isolated when their babies are born. They
provide advice, information, local support groups
and discussions.
Address: 74 Lillington Road, Radstock BA3 3NR
Telephone: 0845 120 3746
(Monday to Friday 7pm to 10pm)
Website: www.mama.co.uk
Miscarriage Association
Supports those affected by miscarriage, ectopic
or molar pregnancy. There is a national helpline,
a network of local support volunteers and a range
of leaflets and factsheets.
Address: c/o Clayton Hospital, Northgate,
Wakefield WF1 3JS
Helpline: 01924 200 799
(Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm)
Telephone: 01924 200 795
Fax: 01924 298 834
E­mail: info@miscarriageassociation.org.uk
Website: www.miscarriageassociation.org.ukl
National Childbirth Trust
The trust help all parents enjoy an experience of
pregnancy, birth and early parenthood which
enriches their lives and gives them confidence
in being a parent.
Address: Alexandra House, Oldham Terrace,
London W3 6NH
Breastfeeding line: 0870 444 8708
Pregnancy and birth line: 0870 444 8709
Local groups line: 0870 444 8707
Telephone: 0870 444 8736
Fax: 0870 770 3237
E­mail: enquiries@national­childbirth­trust.co.uk
Website: www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
Parentline Plus
This organisation supports anyone parenting a child.
They provide help, information and courses.
Address: Chapel House, 18 Hatton Place,
London EC1N 8RU
Helpline: 0808 800 2222 (24­hour)
Telephone: 020 7284 5500
Textphone: 0800 783 6783
(Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Website: www.parentlineplus.org.uk
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society (SANDS)
The society for bereaved parents and families. They
press for improvements in care during pregnancy
and when a baby has died. They provide support
over the phone and through befriending, group
meetings and self­help information for those
affected by the death of a baby. Phone for details of
local branches.
Address: 28 Portland Place, London W1B 1LY
Helpline: 020 7436 5881
(Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm)
Telephone: 020 7436 7940
Fax: 020 7436 3715
E­mail: helpline@uk­sands.org
Website: www.uk­sands.org