Support & advice for parents

ARE YOU A PARENT/CARER/FAMILY MEMBER OF A CHILD WHO HAS ADDITIONAL NEEDS?

Do you ever feel isolated, exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, judged, angry, depressed, misunderstood?

YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY ONE.
- 'CONNECT' is an online private Facebook group open to parents, carers and family members of children who have additional needs
- The group has been... Read more

Hi, I'm Caroline, a certified Infant massage Instructor (CIMI) trained by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM).
I support parents through a wonderful programme of nurturing touch. Offering both new and seasoned parents a safe place to come together, form friendships, share knowledge, experiences whilst enjoying the International Association 5 week programme. I feel incredibly... Read more

Core Confident is a women's health and exercise company specialising in core and pelvic floor rehab, diastasis recti management + core strengthening for all mums throughout pregnancy, postnatal recovery and motherhood.

We currently provide the following services:

6 week course: CORE + PELVIC FLOOR REHAB This is a progressive group exercise course aimed at strengthening... Read more

Our 2 hour classes are perfect for anyone that has a baby or child and wants to learn some basic first aid skills without being overwhelmed with technical information.

The session empowers parents/expectant parents/carers/grandparents and other family members and will give you the confidence to act fast in an emergency.

Our classes are relaxed and fun, suitable for pregnancy... Read more

The Healthy Hub is a free health and well being support service here to support the residents of North Herts.

Whether you're looking for help accessing essential items such as food and/or medication, feeling lonely or isolated, struggling with your mental health or looking for some advice on staying healthy and well, we're here to support you.

Within in the community we... Read more

Hitchin Partnership provides a family support service to schools in Hitchin and the surrounding villages. We work alongside families giving practical support and user friendly parenting strategies.

The team is experience in supporting families where children have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and provides advice on friendship and bullying issues.

This includes... Read more

Home-Start Herts is a charity based in Hertfordshire. We provide support to families with children under 5, who are struggling.
This may be because of mental health issues, bereavement, isolation , parenting alone or other issues that are overwhelming.
We accept referrals from parents themselves, health visitors, families centers and any other organisation or community group
(with... Read more

Physiotherapy for babies and children
Clinic or Home visit
Baby massage
Pilates for children
Early intervention for children with neurodisability
Physical development check
Sports injuries
Orthopaedic (e.g. rehab following fracture or sprain)
Congenital (talipies, torticollis, plagiocephaly, shoulder dystocia)
Hypermobility
Chronic... Read more

If you are suffering from pain or discomfort, have a sports injury, neck pain or back pain physiotherapy may be able to help you.

Perhaps you experiencing bladder or bowel weakness, prolapse or pelvic pain and are not sure what is normal. Or do you have a weak pelvic floor and are not sure how to exercise it correctly?
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Are you pregnant and suffering from pelvic... Read more

N8 Health is a Chiropractic practice which also offers massage and Pilates. Chiropractic focusses on the nervous system which is contained within the spinal column. Gentle chiropractic adjustments help remove any interference in the nervous system allowing the body to reach its full potential and to release the tension which can be causing aches and pains. Our principal Chiropractor, Paul McCrossin... Read more