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New NCT partnership launches critical support for expectant and new parents during COVID-19

NCT is working in partnership with digital health app Peppy and LCGB (Lactation Consultants of Great Britain), to launch a trial of a new digital service to support expectant and new parents through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

NCT joins UK baby charities to warn vital services for women and families at risk of closure

Charities including NCT who support parents and families during the COVID-19 outbreak are warning that their vital services will soon cease to exist without urgent financial support from the Government.

NCT joins charities to urge government to take immediate action and keep babies safe

We join over 40 leading mental health, family and children’s charities and professional bodies to call on national and local decision makers to give urgent attention to the wellbeing of babies, toddlers and their parents during the COVID-19 crisis.

NCT switches to live online antenatal courses in response to coronavirus

NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, has responded to the coronavirus crisis by moving its antenatal courses online

NCT celebrates victory for its #HiddenHalf mental health campaign

NCT is celebrating a victory for its #HiddenHalf mental health campaign as NHS England announces funding for dedicated postnatal check-ups for new mothers. 

Research shows mum-to-mum support improves mental health and wellbeing

NCT (National Childbirth Trust) in conjunction with City, University of London has found that mothers with emotional difficulties who accessed peer support showed significant improvements in their mental health and wellbeing.

NCT response to CQC Maternity Services Survey

In response to today’s Care Quality Commission Maternity Services Survey 2019, Elizabeth Duff, Senior Policy Adviser, NCT, said:

NCT appoints Angela McConville as Chief Executive

NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, has appointed Angela McConville as its new Chief Executive. 

NCT response to MBRRACE-UK Maternal report

This report identifies the fragmentation of services as the cause of many maternal deaths. We wholeheartedly agree with the key message that 'Joined up care across services and systems is essential', particularly in the postnatal period.

Joint Breastfeeding Statement with The Breastfeeding Network

We want the new government to invest in the health of women and children by supporting and protecting breastfeeding.