This page is for dads, partners and non-birthing parents to help you feel supported too. There are lots of resources available with information and support. Please speak to a midwife or doctor if you have any questions or need support.
DadPad
DadPad is a free app which you can download on your mobile phone. It has lots of information available to care for yourself and your baby, which has been written by health professionals.
Enter the search term ‘DadPad’ into the app store or Google Play from your phone/tablet and download. Once the app is installed, enter your postcode when prompted and select your local area or hospital.
Other useful resources
Mental health support
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.
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Leicester City:
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Leicestershire & Rutland:
text
07520 615382
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.
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Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland:
call 0300 300 3001
Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.
