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We are an NCT group of about 80 families in Southport, Formby and Ormskirk.
As you can see from the pages on our site,
we provide a number of services and events for expectant parents, parents and children in the area.
We are an active branch. You can download a pdf format information sheet.
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Click on the text below for further details of any services or events.
We have a Facebook group to help to keep in touch. Click on the Facebook logo to join. You can post messages on the wall and receive up to date news of branch events.
About The NCT
Vision: 'The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) wants all parents to have an experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood that enriches their lives and gives them confidence in being a parent.'
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is the largest and best known childbirth and parenting charity in Europe and is run by parents for parents. We are the voice of parents on antenatal, birth and postnatal issues. We provide a range of quality educational and support services for parents at local level and promote the principle of informed choice for women and their partners. Set up in 1956 years ago, we campaigned for the presence of partners at birth, and the rooming in of babies with their mothers.
The NCT is a registered charity (reg. no. 801395), and a membership organisation with over 60,000 members across the UK.
We provide a range of services including: antenatal classes, postnatal discussion groups, breastfeeding counselling, well researched information, a network of over 380 local branches each with their own volunteer co-ordinating committee, social events, networks for parents facing particular challenges or traumatic experiences, and other services besides. Our services are available to everyone.
The NCT also acts as the voice of parents on national issues such as woman centred maternity services - services which offer women choice, control and continuity of care. Fifty years of determined campaigning, on a variety of issues, to benefit parents now and for generations to come.
We EXIST to offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood
We CAMPAIGN to improve maternity care and ensure better services and facilities for new parents
We AIM to give every parent the opportunity to make informed choices
We WANT to make sure that everyone has access to our services and activities.
The NCT is a vital lifeline for thousands of parents.