CPSL Mind Perinatal Service – Autumn Update

“Becoming a parent is both rewarding and challenging. Alongside the joy of welcoming a baby, many parents experience emotional, practical, and relationship changes that can feel overwhelming.

At CPSL Mind, our Perinatal Team supports families during pregnancy and early parenthood through groups, courses, and tailored support designed to improve wellbeing, confidence, and connection.

We are pleased to share our Autumn 2026 programme and the support available across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.”

Jen Anker
Perinatal Service Manager

Connecting Mums

“It has helped me more than any other service because it is in person and there are lots of people on hand to give ideas and support.”

Connecting Mums is a six-week course for expectant and new mums, focusing on the Five Ways to Wellbeing: Connect, Be Active, Take Notice, Keep Learning, and Give.

The programme helps women build supportive relationships while learning practical wellbeing skills.

This group may be particularly beneficial for women who:

• Feel lonely or isolated
• Have experienced mental health difficulties
• Struggle with confidence or self-esteem

Find out more

Upcoming Connecting Mums Groups:

Honeyhill Family Hub
30 September – 11 November
12:30pm – 2:30pm

Sawston Child and Family Centre
16 September – 21 October
12:30pm – 2:30pm

Mums Matter

“It is nice to know that I am not alone and that other people feel and experience the same things”

Mums Matter is an eight-week course for women experiencing mental health challenges during pregnancy or after birth, including symptoms such as anxiety, worrying thoughts, and postnatal depression.

The programme offers a range of practical tools and techniques to support wellbeing, nurture self-care, and strengthen social connections.

Find out more

Upcoming Mums Matter Groups:

Waterbeach Child and Family Centre
28 September – 23 November
12:30pm – 2:30pm

Connecting Muslim Mums

“I am more outgoing and less shy since coming to the group.”

Connecting Muslim Mums is a six-week wellbeing course for expectant and new Muslim mums, combining the Five Ways to Wellbeing with faith-based and culturally sensitive content.

Delivered by multilingual staff and volunteers, the programme offers a welcoming space to connect and grow in confidence.

This programme may be particularly helpful for women who:

• Feel lonely or isolated
• Have experienced mental health difficulties
• Have low self-esteem or confidence

Find out more

Upcoming Muslim Mums Groups:

East Family Hub
8 October – 19 November
10:30am – 12:30pm

Mindful Mums

Mindful Mums is a facilitated peer support groups where mums share wellbeing strategies, build friendships, and support one another.

Areas we continue to deliver in:

• Peterborough
• St Neots
• Littleport
• Cambourne

Find out more

One-to-One Support and Wraparound Care

We provide wraparound support for all mums attending our groups, including:

• Regular check-in calls
• Liaison with partner agencies supporting families
• Signposting  and onward referrals where needed

We can also offer one-to-one support for mums who have previously been referred to the Specialist Perinatal Mental Health Team.

Support for Dads

“Having one-to-one support outside my immediate network was invaluable. The facilitator was understanding, approachable, and knowledgeable.”

The transition to parenthood can affect fathers and partners too. We offer flexible one-to-one support for dads across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Support is available:

• Face-to-face
• Online
• By telephone

We can help with; mental health and wellbeing, managing emotions, relationship difficulties, financial pressures and having someone to talk to.

We also deliver group sessions and wellbeing workshops for organisations and community groups.

Real Stories, Real Impact

Every year, hundreds of parents access our services and tell us how connection, understanding, and practical support have changed their experience of parenthood.

We are proud to share the stories and outcomes of the families we support and grateful to Sophie for sharing her lived experience to encourage other parents to seek help when they need it.

Sophie’s Story

Working Together For Families

We would like to thank our colleagues and partners across our networks. Your referrals, collaboration, and ongoing support enable us to reach families who might otherwise struggle alone.

Together, we are helping parents feel supported, connected, and empowered during one of the most important periods of their lives.

Referrals and Contact Information

Parents can self-refer by completing a simple form on our website. Referrals can also be made by all professionals.

To discuss a referral, please contact us:

📞 0300 303 4363
📧perinatalservices@cpslmind.org.uk

For more information and to download our referral form, please click here.