Are You Pregnant?
Are You a Teenage Mum? Dad?, Young Couple?
Then talk to Connexions. We can provide advice and support to help give your child the best possible start in life.
Come and see us for some friendly advice
At your Local Connexions Centre you can make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser who can give you advice and guidance on this subject and many more. You can also contact us online to ask a question and receive a reply. To contact us online CLICK HERE.
Useful Information Leaflets: Below are some useful information leaflets for young parents. To view these leaflets you will need Adobe Reader. This is free and can be downloaded here.
 Connexions Guide for Young Parents [968k] 
A useful guide for young parents living in Tyne and Wear.
Learner Support for Young Parents [296k]
Financial support for young parents continuing in learning.
Other places to get support and advice
Below are some contact numbers and website links to organisations that can offer support, information and advice.
Children's Information Service The Children's Information Service provide information about Child minders, Nurses, Nurseries, Playgroups, holiday care schemes, before and after school clubs and creche facilities. They can also provide information about Parent and Toddler Groups, Leisure and Library services, toy libraries, early education, Tax Credits and careers in childcare.
Visit www.childcarelink.gov.uk or call one of the local numbers below:
Child care: Have your child care costs paid while you train!
 Care to Learn: If you are a young parent aged under 20 and you start
learning - you could get help with your childcare costs up to £155 per week. You can be attending a full or part time course at a college or training centre. To find out more information make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Centre. You can also ring 0845 600 2809 Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm or visit the Care to Learn website by clicking here.
FREE LEAFLET: You can download a really useful leaflet in PDF format that gives more details about Care to Learn. Download it HERE (344Kb).
The British Pregnancy Advisory Service: Are you worried you might be pregnant? Are you pregnant and don't know what to do? Are you thinking about an abortion? For confidential help and advice call us on 0845 730 40 30 or visit www.bpas.org.
 LIFE offer pregnancy testing and confidential counselling, including counselling following an abortion. LIFE also provide a nationwide care service for pregnant women. If you need to talk to someone, or have any questions call 01926 311 511 or visit www.lifeuk.org.
GINGERBREAD are a support organisation for single parent families . Gingerbread can provide help, advice and support, and is a great place to meet other parents in your area. To find out how Gingerbread can help you, call them FREE on 0800 018 4318 or visit their website at www.gingerbread.org.uk.
 Parentline Plus is a UK registered charity which offers support to anyone parenting a child. We offer help and advice on all aspects of bringing up children. Ring us FREE on 0808 800 2222 or visit www.parentlineplus.org.uk/
 Baby Centre is an excellent website for young or expectant parents. You can talk to other young parents and find information and advice on hundreds of issues and topics. Visit their website at www.babycentre.co.uk.
National Council for One-Parent Families: The aim of the National Council for One Parent Families is to improve the economic, legal and social position of one-parent families. They are based in London but offer a FREE UK helpline on 0800 018 5026.
Child Benefit is a tax-free social security benefit for people who are bringing up children. It is paid for each child and is not affected by income or savings. To find out more about Child benefit click here.
 Every child born on or after 1 September 2002 qualifies for a Child Trust Fund (CTF) providing they live in the UK and are not subject to immigration restrictions. The Government sends a £250 voucher to each child’s parents within a month of them starting to receive Child Benefit. To find out more about Child Trust Funds click here.
 Gateshead AD(H)D Support. Gateshead ADHD Support is a registered charity which gives help and support to parents and carers of children or young people with ADHD. What is ADHD? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit (with Hyperactivity) Disorder. There are three types of ADHD. 1 Inattentive (dreamy, non listening, easily distracted). 2 Hyperactive / Impulsive (fidgety, restless, impulsive, impatient) and 3 Combined (inattentive plus the hyperactive impulsive behaviours). Most children with A.D.(H).D will have special educational needs as it affects their ability to learn. For help and support telephone 0191 4960078, email: gatesheadadhd@yahoo.co.uk or visit the Gateshead ADHD website at www.gatesheadadhdsupport.co.uk.
OTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS
The numbers below provide a range of support and advice about
teenage pregnancy, contraception and other related services.
Gateshead Young Women's Outreach Project
www.gatesheadyoungwomensoutreachproject.org.uk |
0191 477 7759
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| Gateshead Young Mums Officer |
0191 483 6133 |
| Gateshead Child Mobile Creche |
0191 477 3699 |
| Newcastle Parent and Toddler Groups |
0191 265 6158 |
| North Tyneside Teenage pregnancy strategy |
0191 253 2127 |
| North Tyneside Termination counselling |
0191 259 2519 |
| North Tyneside Young Mothers Unit |
0191 200 1242 |
| North Tyneside Parkhouse Project |
0191 260 0122 |
| North Tyneside Bridging Project |
0191 200 5219 |
| Sunderland Pregnancy care service LIFE |
0191 565 2816 |
| South Tyneside Young Women's Pregnancy Service |
0191 454 8888 |
| South Tyneside Miscarriage Association |
0191 427 6158 |
| South Tyneside Barnardos Orchard Project |
0191 240 4813 |
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