Support groups for you

At times, we all need a bit of support, and never is that truer than when you’re a parent.

Raising kids can bring many challenges, from tackling breastfeeding problems to dealing with behavioural issues and looking after a child with special needs.

Plus life itself often throws other hurdles in our paths, such as bereavement, relationship problems, illness, employment difficulties and mental health issues.

Knowing there’s someone there to support you through the tough times can be a huge comfort, but it’s not always easy to know who to turn to, and talking to family and friends can feel too close to home.

Fortunately, there are thousands of support groups throughout the UK that can help us to cope with whatever burdens we’re carrying.

We’ve rounded up the places that you can turn to if you’re in need of advice and support.

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Are you struggling to access mental health support for your child?

Due to the high demand for child psychologists and the difficulty accessing support for children and their families, KindleKids Child Psychologists have developed an online...

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Personal Life & Success Coaching for Overwhelmed Parents

Croydon

Helping overwhelmed parents who feel tired, drained and like they have no time for themselves, get back to feeling inspired, at peace and having their life back on track. ...

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Fegans

Tunbridge Wells

Fegans is a 146-year-old Christian charity that has continually delivered care to children and families according to the needs of each succeeding generation. Today, Fega...

Watford Women's Centre Plus

Watford

This is a voluntary organisation run for women by women. They have a counselling service and run various activities for women including training courses and job support. Th...

Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services

Norwich

Leeway provides a range of services for adults, children and young people who have or are currently experiencing domestic abuse across Norfolk. Leeway’s services include a ...

Woman's Trust

London

Provides counselling and support services to women who are affected by domestic violence. We offer up to 18 week of counselling, all services are free. Covers the London...

Home-Start

Edinburgh

Home-Start is a voluntary organisation offering support and friendship to families with who have at least one child under 5.

Fife Gingerbread

Leven,

We provide support to lone parent, vulnerable and disadvantaged families in Fife. Our Vision is: Better todays and brighter tomorrows for lone parent, vulnerable and disad...

Magic Link HANDWRITING Specialist Tutor

London

HANDWRITING SPECIALIST TUTOR Lee Dein's Magic Link handwriting programme will teach neat, flowing joined up writing in 10 lessons or less! Success with all teaching prima...

Spark Cardiff Adult ADHD Support Group

Cardiff

ADHD Support Group for adults.

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Music with Cath Smithson - Music & Movement in York

York

Music & Movement in the Great Outdoors York: Various locations including Rowntree Park and The Homestead Park. Small, friendly and nurturing child/parent groups in York. ...

Kent Deaf Children's Society

Maidstone

For families across Kent and Medway Kent Deaf Children's Society is an organisation run mainly by the families of deaf children in Kent. We organise fun social events fo...

Kent Deaf Children's Society

Maidstone

The National Deaf Children's Society is the national charity dedicated to creating a world without barriers for deaf children and young people. The organisation provides em...

Islington Breastfeeding and Weaning Peer Support Service

Islington

COVID-19 UPDATE - WE ARE STILL RUNNING A SERVICE BUT OF COURSE LOTS OF THINGS HAVE CHANGED. FULL DETAILS AT https://www.facebook.com/notes/breastfeeding-islington/were-stil...

Islington Breastfeeding Support - Ambler Children's Centre

Islington

COVID-19 UPDATE - WE ARE STILL RUNNING A SERVICE BUT OF COURSE LOTS OF THINGS HAVE CHANGED. FULL DETAILS AT https://www.facebook.com/notes/breastfeeding-islington/were-stil...

BEST Cirencester

Cirencester

BEST is a small, friendly support group. We have a comfortable seating area with toys for newborns. There is also a play area for older children, who are most welcome at th...

MOBS Stroud

Stroud

MOBS Stroud is run by volunteer peer supporters, all mums themselves who have breastfed their own babies and have completed a course in breastfeeding peer support. Each gro...

MOBS Dursley

Dursley

MOBS (Mothers Offering Breastfeeding Support) is an informal, friendly support group. We have a seating area where you can socialise with other mums and get information fro...

La Leche Breastfeeding Support Group

Flitwick

La Leche League’s aims are to help mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education and to promote a better understanding of...

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House of Light Postnatal Depression Support Service

Hull

House of Light Perinatal Mental Health Counselling Service is a Charity set up to support both mum and dad in the antenatal and postnatal period. We also have a service av...

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