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DadPad - Free app for dads and dads-to-be

Did you know there is a free app for dads-to-be and new dads in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland?

Developed with the NHS and real-life dads, the DadPad app gives fathers the knowledge and practical skills they need to be able to support themselves, their partner and give their baby the best start in life.

The app covers topics such as:

Feeding, holding, changing and cleaning your baby
Surviving without sleep
When the crying won’t stop
Safe sleeting
Getting to know your baby
Washing your baby
Home safety and first aid
Looking after yourself and supporting your partner
Parenting advice and support

The DadPad app is available for free download. Click here to download the app.

For more information, visit their website.

DadPad information

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.

Leicester City:
text
07520 615381
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.

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.

Page last reviewed: 01-04-2025

Next review due: 01-04-2028

DadPad - Free app for dads and dads-to-be

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