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Support groups for Dads

New Dads workshop

A free, confidential and non judgemental online session specifically designed for new fathers!

When and Where?

They meet online on the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30pm.

What to expect?

The session will cover topics such as:

  • Becoming a New Dad
  • Looking After Yourself
  • Relationships and how to support each other
  • Where to Find other help and support

How to Join

Contact Home Start to learn more or book your spot.

Tel: 07594885994

Email: dads@homestarthorizons.org.uk

SATADADS!

If you live in Leicester city and have a child under the age of 5, why not join SATADADS!

When and Where?

The last Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 12:00pm at:

Highfields Family Hub
20 Barnard Close
Leicester, LE2 0UZ

What to Expect

SATADADS is a time for you to play and have fun with your children, meet other Dads and find friendship and support.

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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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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.

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.

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