Support for dads in Rotherham

Dads in Rotherham can access a free app called DadPad, which includes practical information and advice.

What is DadPad?

It is the essential guide for new dads, developed with the NHS. It is aimed at dads but is useful for a wider audience. DadPad is best utilised as early as possible during pregnancy, around birth and beyond. This resource includes guidance for babies and children up to the age of two. You may find this particularly useful to have during paternity leave.

As a new dad you will feel excited, but you may also feel left out, unsure or overwhelmed. DadPad can help by giving you the knowledge and practical skills that you need.

What’s included?

Information on helpful topics including antenatal care and the Midwifery Service, Health Visitor team, feeding, the human baby, holding, crying, sleeping, changing, and much more.

Accessing DadPad

To access DadPad, download one of the below apps and enter your post code to access the resource.

Download DadPad on the App Store

Download DadPad on Google Play

Further Help and Support

Andy's Man Club - Andy's Man Club are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online.

Mind - Help and support whenever you might need it through information, advice and local services.

Advice for Dads - The Rotherham Parent Carers Forum have produced helpful resources to support dads and families who have children with disabilities. The ‘related information section’ includes useful information for dads.