header layer

September 18, 2025

Feed and Nurture group

Our Feed and Nurture Group is a welcoming space for parents and carers to connect, share, and receive support. Whether you're expecting your first baby ...

Read More

February 13, 2026

Thriving Child

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing. A space for your child to ...

Read More
Disclaimer

August 19, 2024

Online local support and information

You can access online support and information through our infant feeding social media pages ‘NHS Infant Feeding Torbay’ or phone our Infant Feeding helpline 07500 ...

Read More

March 26, 2025

About our peer support in Torbay

Our peer support team is made up of our amazing Breastfeeding Peer Supporters who are overseen by a Breastfeeding Practitioner and coordinator. You can find ...

Read More

August 7, 2024

What is a breastfeeding peer supporter?

We know that breastfeeding has many benefits for parents, babies and families both in the short and longer term. Torbay’s Family Hubs Infant Feeding NetworkTorbay’s ...

Read More
Breastfeeding in the UK

August 6, 2024

Who can be a breastfeeding peer supporter?

Peers supporters are mothers or grandmothers who are passionate about breastfeeding, have successfully breastfed at least one child and have a desire to help other ...

Read More

August 7, 2024

What does this role involve?

Peer support is when people use their own experiences to help each other and can complement the work of specialist services by offering a more ...

Read More

August 6, 2024

What skills do I need?

To be a peer supporter you must have lived experience of the area you would like to be a peer supporter and committed to undertake ...

Read More

August 6, 2024

How can I sign up to be a peer supporter?

Peer Supporters are mentored by the Torbay Family Hub Breastfeeding Team in addition to our Peer Support Coordinator in Torbay. You can expect to receive ...

Read More

August 7, 2024

What training will I receive?

Prior to starting this role, you will be required to complete a level 2 accredited 8 week training course (weekly 2-hour sessions, including breaks) alongside ...

Read More
Skip to content