Please find a list of organisations that may be of assistance with any issues raised in this film:
The National Childbirth Trust
Provides information and advice on pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal care for parents and parents-to-be.
Enquiry Line 0300 33 00 770 (lines open Mondays - Friday 9am - 5pm).
Pregnancy / birth line for expectant mothers: 0300 33 00 772 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm)
Tamba
Provides information and support for families of twins, triplets and more. You can call the support, listening and information service which is staffed by trained volunteers who are parents of multiples, and can answer questions on many topics including sleep, feeding, crying, behaviour, discipline or special needs.
Helpline 0800 138 0509 (lines open every day 10am - 1pm and 7pm - 10pm)
Email: enquiries@tamba.org.uk
Tamba Bereavement Support Group
Specifically for parents who have lost a baby or babies during a multiple pregnancy or at any stage after birth.
Twins Club
Offers support to parents of twins and multiples.
Bliss
Supports parents of babies born prematurely, helping both practically and emotionally.
Helpline: 0500 618140 (lines open Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm)
Email: enquiries@bliss.org.uk
Parentline Plus
Offers help and support to anyone in a parenting role.
Helpline: 0808 800 22 22 (lines open 24 hours).
Email: parentsupport@parentlineplus.org.uk
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority - HFEA
Provides information for people who are having, or considering, fertility treatment; including the law on legal parenthood following fertility treatment in the UK.
Gingerbread
An information service for single parents, covering a variety of issues; these include childcare, benefits and legal rights. You can also call to order The Young Mum’s Guide.
Helpline 0800 018 5026 (Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, till 8pm on Wednesday)
Grandparents Association
Providing support and advice to grandparents matters concerning their grandchildren, including those responsible for or denied contact with their grandchildren.
Helpline: 0845 4349585 (Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm)
The National Autistic Society - NAS
Offers advice and support for people with Autism or Aspergers Syndrome and their families.
Helpline: 0845 070 4004 (Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm).
CLAPA - The Cleft Lip and Palate Association
Provides information for parents, including answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about cleft lip and palate.
Call charges:
0845: Calls cost up to 4p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
0844: Calls cost up to 5p per minute with a max 10p set up charge from a BT land line. Mobile and other network rates may be higher.
