Our annual Annual General Meeting (AGM) this week was an opportunity to think about what we’ve achieved as a community over the past year, especially when faced with the unprecedented background of the pandemic.
After we heard from our expert panel about the challenges facing NHS maternity services and during the formal AGM, we reflected on how NCT has supported parents over the past year.
We remembered how we adapted to the changing world around us as restrictions from the pandemic remained in place, and the difference we made to parents during this time.
We watched videos focusing on our services around the UK and Channel Islands, with a spotlight on two projects – our Baby Café in Doncaster and our Lothian Breastfeeding Buddies.
We also heard about some of our other services – Newham Nurture, Parents in Mind and our popular Walk & Talks, which proved a lifeline for many parents during the pandemic as their only means of meeting and talking to other parents face to face.
You can watch our impact video, showing the amazing work of our NCT community and volunteers over the last year, below.
Stephanie Maurel, our NCT Chair of Trustees, said: “The world changed unrecognisably in the last 18 months, but I am so proud of how we changed and adapted to support and empower women and parents. The impact we had in these challenging circumstances is nothing short of incredible.”
You can ring our free infant feeding line any day of the year, from 8am to midnight, for a listening ear and non-judgemental support on how to feel your baby. Call 0300 330 0700. To find local feeding support near you, enter your postcode into the search field on this page.
NCT runs groups for new parents across the UK and Channel Islands. They’re fun and free to attend, and are a great way of building a network of parents in your area. Find out what’s happening near you on our local activities and meet-ups page.
Our Nearly New Sales have been invaluable as a means for buying good quality, pre-loved baby clothes and toys at a bargain price. See if there’s one in your area.
Learn life-saving skills on one of our Baby First Aid courses or navigate your weaning journey with our NCT Introducing Solid Foods online workshop. We run free online postnatal talks for our NCT members on subjects from sleeping to feeding.
