Support

Internal links:

Payroll Helpdesk

Wellbeing

Fast Access Support (for NHS Lothian staff)

Counselling/Psychiatry (waiting lists may apply but people less than 1 year postpartum are prioritised)

Medical Education site – you can find additional information specific to resident doctors here.

Disability Passport

Carer Passport (if caring for a child with additional needs)

External links:

Tax-Free Childcare

Child Benefit

Gov.UK – Maternity pay and leave

Acas – Maternity pay and your rights

Acas – While you’re on maternity leave – Maternity leave and pay (includes information about KIT days)

Parent Club

Premature birth:

GOV.UK – Neonatal Care Pay and Leave

Bliss (support for premature or sick babies)

Mental health:

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health fund (includes search function by Health Board)

Birth and Beyond

Pregnancy Counselling & Care (Scotland)

Bereavement:

SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society)

Held in Our Hearts

Support groups:

Parent and peer support groups – The City of Edinburgh Council

Rainbow Families – LGBT Health and Wellbeing

One Parent Families Scotland

EDAN (Edinburgh Disability and Neurodiversity) Hub services

Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities – The City of Edinburgh Council

Parent Network Scotland (for parent carers)

New Dad Support — Dads Rock

Black Mums App

Adoption support:

Kinship, fostering and adoption – The City of Edinburgh Council

Adoption – Scottish Adoption and Fostering

Who Cares? Scotland (for care experienced young people)