The advancement of health for the public interest by providing easily accessible skilled support for postnatal physical and mental health in and around west kent.
1) by providing open access community groups with skilled, non-judgemental professionals (including lactation consultants and breastfeeding counsellors) and trained volunteers in order to support breastfeeding and parenting, reduce postnatal social isolation, and improve postnatal mental health and wellbeing;
2) by providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, building expertise within the sector and supporting parents to increase confidence and return to work;
3) by working in partnership with nhs, local authority, third sector and private sector services to ensure continuity of parent-centred responsive care;
4) by increasing accessibility and inclusivity of support services to address inequality.