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Brighter Skies Support

SUPPORT

Perinatal Support in Thirsk

This page is very much a work in progress… and the main reason we are here 

We are looking to provide a weekly space for new parents within the Thirsk area as one of Brighter Skies first goals. As it highlights the gaps of support within the Tees, Esk, Wear Valleys areas, especially around rural North Yorkshire. We have grouped as many resources we know of below, but we are also asking you guys to help populate this page with other groups/networks you know of to build a strong community.

MENTAL HEALTH

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Mental Health Crisis and out of hours support

If you need help outside of the perinatal team’s normal working hours, or you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.

Service Opening Hours
24 hours a day, seven days a week

FIRST STEPS TO GETTING SUPPORT

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Every Mum Matters

Every Mum Matters

The Every Mum Matters campaign launched in Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire to support new and expectant mums and their families to be able to recognise symptoms of perinatal mental health problems early and encourage them to seek help quickly.

For our local area

The perinatal community mental health team in North Yorkshire and York offers support to women and birthing people who are experiencing mental health difficulties during pregnancy or in the first year after they have had their baby.

NHS Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys
Taking Baby Steps

Taking Baby Steps

A qualified local organisation offering much-needed therapeutic services and support to families who have experienced difficulty on their journey to parenthood. Taking Baby Steps will be with you, helping you through the hardest times.

Cocoon

A pregnancy and wellness clinic in Harrogate. Cocoon nurture and support you during every step of your path to parenthood, and beyond. Their cosy clinic is a welcoming space run by a small team of specialists.

Cocoon Pregnancy & Wellness
Emma Claire Physiotherapy

Emma Claire Physiotherapy

Specialist Women's Pelvic Health Physiotherapy from pregnancy, postpartum recovery to menopause and beyond.

Providing holistic, evidence based treatment with you and your overall wellbeing being at the centre of our care. Helping you gain knowledge, control, support and your confidence back.

Emma Claire Physiotherapy is all about ensuring you can live your life doing all the things that matter to you.

LOCAL GROUPS

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Nuture

Nurture - We are a new Post-Natal group for parents and carers in Thirsk, Sowerby and the surrounding villages. You and your babies are welcome to share the journey of parenting with others at your stage, in a safe and encouraging environment!

We are meeting every Wednesday afternoon as a drop in from 1-3pm. Our local churches are hosting, and so the venue will rotate each week - watch this page or join the private Whatsapp group for updates!

Little Wonders Baby & Toddler Group

Little Wonders meets in Sowerby Parochial Hall from 10.00am to 11.30am on Monday mornings during school term time. Little Wonders is a group for babies, toddlers and their parents, grandparents and carers. New families are always welcome. Little Wonders is run by volunteers from St Oswald’s Church, Sowerby Methodist Church and the Salvation Army Thirsk.

Please get in touch if you have any more groups or networks we can add to this page

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ONE STEP AT A TIME

Brighter Skies

Perinatal Mental Health

Get in touch with us

brighterskiespmh@gmail.com

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