Dad Matters St. Helens

17/02/2026

Great meeting with Parents In Mind Dads & Partners Halton & St Helens at Fuel Community Cafe.

16/02/2026

From personal experience, everyone asked me how my wife was but no one asked how I was. Its great that this is now being more recognised. If any Dads (or anyone assuming the role of Dad) would like to talk about baby loss, please drop us a message or a WhatsApp on 07398 024387

"Men don't talk, but it's okay to talk about baby loss and that's what we're trying to do."

Yesterday, dads Brett, Sean, Sam, Steven and Aaron were on This Morning, talking about their football club, Forget Me Knot FC. The club was created to bring together local dads affected by baby loss.

The dads spoke about their experiences of baby loss and how connecting with other dads has helped them feel less alone in their grief.

Thank you all for sharing so openly 🩷

We know it can be hard to navigate baby loss without the right support.​ And almost two thirds of partners who have been through baby loss told us they need help to open up. ​

That's why we created our Dads and Partners Hub, full of information, answers and stories from dads and partners.​ Find tailored support: https://bit.ly/3yOI5DZ

📸 ITV

12/02/2026

The UKHSA have issued a warning about 4 Alcohol Free Wipes that are not to be used under any circumstances.

ValueAid Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes.
Microsafe Moist Wipe Alcohol Free.
Steroplast Sterowipe Alcohol Free Cleansing Wipes.
Reliwipe Alcohol free Cleansing Wipes (testing revealed contamination with a Burkholderia strain not related to the outbreak cases).

There have been 59 confirmed cases of Burkholderia stabilis and one death associated with the infection

11/02/2026

Great Source of Information delivered close to the Town Centre with good public transport links and parking spaces. Becoming a parent can be a worrying time. Preparing yourself with the knowledge you need and what to expect can make the transition into your new family much easier.

Pregnancy & Beyond: 6-Week Antenatal Programme 🌟 Join us from 12th March at Central Link Family Hub for our supportive 6-week programme designed for parents-to-be!

Learn, connect, and prepare for your journey into parenthood with expert advice, practical tips, and a welcoming community.

Date: Starts 12th March
📍 Location: Central Link Family Hub
For more info and to book your place, see the comment below.

Spaces are limited – reserve your spot today! 💛

11/02/2026

Some Great Resources here to help you support your child's mental health wellbeing.

The wait is almost over - there is only ONE week to go before this year's ! 🙌

From 9-15 Feb, we encourage everyone to come together for this year's theme, 'This is My Place' and support the systems around children and young people to help them feel they belong.

Now is your chance to download our free Place2Be resources from https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/resources/ and plan how you celebrate 2026's Children's Mental Health Week! 🎉

10/02/2026

At Sutton St Helens Family Hubs this morning for our weekly drop in. These sessions getting busier and busier. We have Health Visiting Hub - St Helens doing healthy baby checks, St Helens Libraries doing Rhyme Time, Foster4 St Helens Infant Feeding Service - St Helens Wellbeing doing Drop-In sessions, Food Pantry, Baby Sensory and school readiness and Mill Brook Cafe.

Really is a 1 stop shop.

10/02/2026

Calling all Dads!!!!!!!

Dad Matters St Helens will be Holding our 2nd Walk and Talk sessions Saturday 7th March. We will be having a walk round Taylor Park before going inside for a Hot Drink and a chat. These walks are open to all Dads and anyone assuming the role of Dad. We will be looking to start the walk from the Boat House Cafe shortly after 10am.

In the event of bad weather we may skip the walk and keeping the talking indoors. Dads are welcome to bring their children or attend without.

I would also like to thank Friends of Taylor Park St Helens who will be opening up the ranger station for us to use.

For more information Call, Text or WhatsApp on 07398024387

09/02/2026

Saturdays walk and talk was really good. Enjoyed the conversation so much I actually forgot to take photos until the end. Thanks to all the Dads that braved the cold and thanks to Friends of Taylor Park St Helens for use of your room with some of the best views in the town.

06/02/2026

Dads Walk and Talk tomorrow. We have indoor space so if the weather is bad we may skip the walk and head straight in for a brew.

Meet up 10am by the boat house cafe.

Calling all Dads!!!!!!!

Dad Matters St Helens will be starting up our Walk and Talk sessions next Saturday 7th February. We will be having a walk round Taylor Park before going inside for a Hot Drink and a chat. These walks are open to all Dads and anyone assuming the role of Dad. We will be looking to start the walk from the Boat House Cafe shortly after 10am.

In the event of bad weather we may skip the walk and keeping the talking indoors. Dads are welcome to bring their children or attend without.

I would also like to thank Friends of Taylor Park St Helens who will be opening up the ranger station for us to use.

For more information Call, Text or WhatsApp on 07398024387

30/01/2026

Calling all Dads!!!!!!!

Dad Matters St Helens will be starting up our Walk and Talk sessions next Saturday 7th February. We will be having a walk round Taylor Park before going inside for a Hot Drink and a chat. These walks are open to all Dads and anyone assuming the role of Dad. We will be looking to start the walk from the Boat House Cafe shortly after 10am.

In the event of bad weather we may skip the walk and keeping the talking indoors. Dads are welcome to bring their children or attend without.

I would also like to thank Friends of Taylor Park St Helens who will be opening up the ranger station for us to use.

For more information Call, Text or WhatsApp on 07398024387

30/01/2026

A great service for men in the area that have partners with cancer.

✨NEW CANCER CHAMPION SUPPORT GROUP FOR MALES ✨

For men supporting a partner, family member, or friend through cancer. 💚

Safe space for men to be able to come and chat with others in similar situations, a space to talk openly or just listen, support from other men in similar situations, a break from having to “be strong” all the time. 💚

We will be providing activities such as Darts, Dominoes and quizzes for people to engage in also. 👏

For more information, call James our "Community Engagement Officer" on: 07761511337 🤳
You can also E-mail him on: James.thomson10@nhs.net 📩
Or see more information about our here: https://www.sthelenswellbeing.org.uk/services/volunteering/pages/macmillan-cancer-champion-volunteer 🌍

30/01/2026

Today marks Parent Mental Health Day, founded by stem4, a timely reminder that supporting babies means supporting parents and carers too.

The first 1001 days, from pregnancy to age two, can be joyful, overwhelming and everything in-between. Parents’ mental health plays a critical role in babies’ development, shaping early relationships, emotional security and long-term wellbeing.

We understand it takes a village to raise a baby and that’s why family hubs and similar settings matter so much. By bringing services together under one roof, they offer parents and carers accessible, non-stigmatising support, including perinatal mental health care, peer support, parenting programmes and help navigating services.

On Parent Mental Health Day, we recognise these pressures and reaffirm our commitment to supporting frontline charities and family hubs that help parents and carers access the support they need, when it matters most.

Because when parents and carers are supported, babies are too.