Help in a crisis and visiting information during the COVID-19 pandemic
During this COVID-19 pandemic there may be changes in the way some of our services work. Contact the service directly to check how services are being delivered and follow their advice.
Some of our services now offer video consultations. You should speak to your clinician if this is something you would like them to consider. You can find out more about video consultation here.
Visiting
Contact the ward you wish to visit in advance for guidance and instructions for a safe visit.
If you need help in a mental health crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic outside office hours please contact our crisis team: Help in a crisis
For other medical advice and support contact your GP or visit NHS 111
Only visit your local Emergency Department for serious life-threatening conditions that need immediate medical attention including persistent severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, acute confused state, severe breathlessness, severe blood loss, serious burns or suspected stroke.
Breastfeeding Friendly Places
Here are some of the best public places to breastfeed in Nottinghamshire and Bassetlaw. All of these places have been approved by the local council and one of our breastfeeding peer support workers as part of our Breastfeeding Friendly Accredited scheme.
Rainworth Surgery
Infant feeding support in Nottinghamshire
BABES groups are provided across the County to support and encourage mums to enjoy their breastfeeding experience. Please see leaflets below for times and venues:
- Breastfeeding in Mansfield, Ashfield, Newark and Sherwood, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire [pdf] 301KB
- Breastfeeding in Gedling, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe, QMC and City hospitals .pdf[pdf] 302KB
Making more milk
See this leaflet for tips to increase milk production for baby.
Back to work for breastfeeding mums
This leaflet is a step-by-step guide for breastfeeding mums who are returning to work