Support to other organisations

Peer support has a unique and valuable role to play in achieving outcomes for parents, babies, families and communities but they need to be designed and implemented to succeed.

We offer a range of workshops, resources and support packages to help you to achieve this:

How to best use perinatal peer support;

How to make it sustainable;

How to design and implement it.

Click here [“Workshops and Support Packages”] for some examples of workshops and support packages we offer.

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Information and support during coronavirus (COVID-19)

Find out what local support services can help you through pregnancy, birth and beyond during coronavirus.
Coronavirus

If you need support at this time, and live in Thurrock, Basildon or Canvey Island, please get in touch with our team on 01268 525758 or email [email protected]
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Coronavirus Update: We are still open to offer support and lots of useful information to help you to stay connected with other mums, keep well and prepare for labour and becoming a parent.
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What we offer and where

We offer a range of friendly and free activities during pregnancy, birth and after the birth.
Fit 4 mums-to-be

Fun, friendly and really helpful if you are feeling anxious, suffering from back pain or are overweight.
Where we work

We strive to ensure that high quality peer support is delivered during pregnancy, birth and beyond. We achieve this by delivering services both locally (South Essex) and nationally.
Why we exist

We specialise in effective volunteering and peer support during the key life change of pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent.
How to get involved?

Do you want to make the difference of a lifetime?
Why get involved?

Do you want to make the difference of a lifetime?
How do volunteers benefit?

Volunteers frequently describe their volunteering experience as “life changing".
History

We have over 25 years’ award winning expertise in designing, developing, implementing and evaluating high quality early years volunteering.
Research and evaluation

An extensive evidence base and practice experience underpins our peer support model.
Once in a lifetime videos (VIG)

'Once in a lifetime' videoing helps you to capture precious moments during pregnancy and after your baby is born.