Useful links

• Anna Freud – Children’s Mental Health Charity
• Action for Children – Torbay Children’s Centres
• Change4Life
• The Children’s Society – Checkpoint
• Citizens Advice Torbay
• GOV.UK – The Healthy Child Programme
• Healthy lifestyles
• Kooth – Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
• Little Lullaby – Young parents support network by young mums and dads
• Public Health – Influencing Healthy Eating Habits
• Public Health England
• The NHS website – Help from your pharmacy team
• The NHS website – Your pregnancy and baby guide
• NSPCC – PANTS (The Underwear Rule)
• Torbay Council
• Torbay Council – Early help
• Torbay Council – Local offer
• Torbay Council – Nurseries
• Torbay Council – School admissions portal
• South West Child Protection Procedures
• Start4Life

Keeping fit in pregnancy

• First Steps Nutrition Trust – Eating well in pregnancy
• The NHS website – Drinking alcohol while pregnant
• The NHS website – Exercise in pregnancy
• The NHS website – Have a healthy diet in pregnancy
• The NHS website – Illegal drugs in pregnancy
• The NHS website – Stopping smoking in pregnancy
• The NHS website – Vitamins, supplements and nutrition in pregnancy

Information, benefits and leave in pregnancy

• The NHS website – Maternity and paternity benefits and leave
• Torbay Children’s Services: 01803 208100
• Torbay Council – Family Information Service
• Torbay Domestic Abuse Service (TDAS): 01803 207262, or email tdas@santuary-housing.co.uk who will listen to your concerns and take appropriate actions.

Torbay Children’s Centres aim to help every child get the best start in life. They have centres in Torquay, Paignton and Brixham, and offer drop-ins, workshops, play sessions, antenatal support, and fun activities for families with children under 5. They also provide groups and resources for parents, carers, childminders and the local community. Their website – provides lots of information about what they can offer.

• Torbay Children’s Centres