Local Support Groups

You can call us with any questions or concerns about breastfeeding. We will call you back and offer to visit you at home or meet you at a group.
Call 07961 609 626 or see below for details.

National Breastfeeding Helpline*
Tel: 0300 100 0212
*Calls are answered locally by trained mothers

Breastfeeding Network Supporter Line*
9.30am – 9.30pm
Tel: 0300 100 0210
*Calls are answered locally by trained mothers

Breastfeeding Groups

Burdett Centre
Wallwood Street,
E14 7BW
Monday 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Tel: 020 7093 1442

Wapping Children’s Centre
15 Chandler Street
London
E1W 2QL
Tel: 020 7364 0423

Little Oaks Children’s Centre
Pelter Street,
E2 7PE
Tuesday 2pm to 4pm
Tel: 020 7364 0422

Collingwood Children’s Centre
Buckhurst Street,
E1 5AT
Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Tel: 020 7364 0539

Overland Children’s Centre
60 Parnell Road,
E3 2RU
Friday 12.30pm to 2.30pm
Tel: 020 7364 0538

Barkantine Birth Centre
121 Westferry Road,
E14 8JH
Sunday 2pm to 4pm
Tel: 020 7791 8300

Drop in to any of these groups to meet other breastfeeding mothers.
Help is available if you need it.

Breastfeeding Out and About

All Tower Hamlets Children’s Centres welcome mums to come in at any time to feed their babies. They will provide a private space if you wish.
To find your nearest Children’s Centre call 020 7364 6495

Other Helpful Numbers

Family Information Service
To find out about local Children’s Centres and childcare
Tel: 020 7364 6495

Connexions
Mile End Park–One Stop Shop
Tel: 020 7364 4569

NHS Direct
Tel: 0845 46 47

Parentline Plus 24hrs
Advice on bringing up children
Tel: 0808 800 2222

CRY-SIS Helpline
Support for families with a crying baby.
9.00am to 10.00pm
Tel: 0845 122 8669

Other Helpful Numbers

Tower Hamlets Stop Smoking Services
Tel: 0800 169 1943

Drug and Alcohol Services
Lifeline (under 19)
Tel: 020 7093 3007
Lifeline (19 & over)
Tel: 020 7790 1344

Sexual Health Services
For women and young people
Tel: 0800 587 4315
Text: 07813 698 029
www.wyps-nhs.com

Tower Hamlets College
Tel: 020 7510 7510

Care To Learn
Childcare while you learn
Tel: 0800 121 8989

Homless Person’s Unit
Tel: 020 7364 7474