Dad Matters Wakefield

01/06/2026

Some images from our last Dad Matters perinatal walk n talk group....

15/05/2026

To all perinatal dads, pop down to Newmillerdam on Saturdaty23rd of May 10am til 12pm for our peer to peer walk and talk. Spend some quality time with your children and dads on a similar journey as you.
good to talk # New dads # 0 - 2 years
Dad Matters UK Home-Start Wakefield & District Wakefield Council Sunbeam Family Hub - Lupset Wakefield Mumbler FYI Wakefield (UK)Healthwatch Wakefield

06/05/2026

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Awareness weeks like help to open the door to conversation about mental health.

It’s brave to ask for help. It’s brave to accept help. It’s brave to open your door to a Home-Start volunteer. It’s brave to turn up to a peer support group. It’s brave to talk about how you honestly feel.

“Hearing other mums’ stories, seeing them with their children allows me to breathe. Knowing that other mums go through tough times, and are still getting through, allows me to relax.” - Supported mum

We’re here to help with non-judgmental support because

To find your local Home-Start to get support, visit https://www.home-start.org.uk/find-your-nearest-home-start

06/05/2026

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06/05/2026

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20/04/2026

I would like to say a massive thank you to Sunbeam Family Hub - Lupset for allowing us to use their amazing facility to host our Perinatal Dads Group once a month on Saturdays since October. I would also like to say a special thank you to Sue Rowley for your constant support, special thanks to Hazel, Jo, Adrienne and Debbie for being my sidekicks. Last but not least thank you to all the dads and their children, totaling 114 since October 2025 for attending and making this group very special, looking forward to seeing you all on the Walk n Talks from May to September 2026
Dad Matters UK Home-Start Wakefield & District Wakefield Council
Healthwatch Wakefield Parents and Carers FYI Wakefield (UK)

09/04/2026

New Dads and dads with a baby 0 - 2 come and join us at Sunbeam Family Hub - Lupset on the 18th of April 2026 for our peer to peer dads group. quality time with your newborns up to 2years with dads that are or have been on a dad journey as well as you.
Wakefield CouncilDad Matters UKWakefield Mumbler Home-Start Wakefield & District

10/11/2025

Perinatal dads of Wakefield pop down to Sunbeam Family Hub - Lupset Saturday 15/11/2025 10am til 12pm to spend time with other dads and their children for peer to peer support.
Home-Start Wakefield & District Dad Matters UK Wakefield Council Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Team FYI Wakefield (UK)

30/10/2025

Here bright and early at Pinderfields doing outreach for soon to be and new dads,.
Home-Start Wakefield & District Dad Matters UK Wakefield Council Healthwatch Wakefield Parents and Carers