Find out more about neonatal care, safeguarding, money and benefits advice or what to do after the loss of a baby.
You can also download the full Best Start for life offer Nov 2025 booklet [PDF] (Printed booklets are available for reference in Nottinghamshire libraries)
On this page
- Loss of a baby or child
- Neonatal care
- Domestic abuse support
- Housing, money, debt and benefits advice
- Safeguarding concerns
Loss of a baby or child
Very sadly, some babies are lost during pregnancy, birth or shortly afterwards. This can be a heart-breaking and challenging reality for families. Find support and local services on our Loss of a baby or child page.
Neonatal care
Neonatal care is the care provided for newborn babies who need that extra specialist support.
Did you know that 1 in 7 babies will receive care on a Neonatal unit and 60% of babies admitted to Neonatal units are full term babies?
Read about neonatal care in hospital on Special care: ill or premature babies (NHS)
Domestic abuse support
Pregnancy can be a trigger for domestic abuse, and existing abuse can get worse during pregnancy or after giving birth.
Find local support on Domestic abuse and sexual violence support (Nottinghamshire County Council)
Housing, money, debt and benefits advice
We understand for many this is a challenging time, especially with a growing family.
Find local support to help you and your family, friends and communities at Cost of living support (Nottinghamshire County Council)
Safeguarding concerns
If you have concerns about the safety of a baby or child, contact the Safeguarding Children - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub MASH (Nottinghamshire County Council)
For any urgent concerns, contact our Customer Service team by telephone on 0300 500 80 80