Additional Information
Fancy a little bit of extra research? Here our some great websites that can help you through your journey through fatherhood.
Health
https://www.nhs.uk
The main NHS website, this is an extremely useful website where you can find lots of additional information, links and videos.
https://www.tommys.org
Tommy’s is a charity that provides support and care for people no matter where they might be on their pregnancy journey.
https://www.tinylives.org.uk
A charity that supports families of premature and sick babies.
Local Services
https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/
Struggling to feed your family, here is a link that will help you find your closet foodbank.
https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
Want to find out or need to contact your local council or services, you can find the relevant information here.
Court
https://www.supportthroughcourt.org
A charity that provides free support for court proceedings.
https://www.cafcass.gov.uk
Cafcass stands for Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service. There is lots of great information here around court proceedings.
https://www.gov.uk
It might be a bit dry… but the main government website will give you all the information you need to support you through your application.
Mental Health
https://www.ifucareshare.co.uk
If You Care Share is a mental health charity and support services that key has three main aims; Prevention, intervention & support of those bereaved by suicide.
https://www.mind.org.uk/
Mind is a mental health crisis service that provides support for people in a number of different ways.
https://www.youngminds.org.uk
Young Minds is a charity specifically for young people who want to access support for their mental health.
Fathers Services
https://www.neydl.uk
The people that brought you DigiDAD! The North East Young Dads and Lads look to provide support and help to Dads all across the North East.
https://www.dadsmatteruk.org
Dads Matter UK is a charity that provides support for dads worried about or suffering from Depression, Anxiety and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
https://www.familyandchildcaretrust.org
We work to make the UK a better place for families, focusing on childcare and the early years to make a difference to families’ lives now and in the long term.
http://www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
The Fatherhood Institute’s vision is a society that gives all children a strong and positive relationship with their father and any father-figures.