Leo's

Leo's supports the well-being of families who require neonatal care in the North East of England. Our focus is on improving mental health of the entire family from birth, until they no longer need Leo's. We do this by offering community support work to reduce social isolation, we have dedicated peer support, a counselling service, vCreate and heartbeat bears. Also founder of Neonatal MH Week.

Join us every other Wednesday for our Neonatal S﻿upport Group — a relaxed, caring space where little ones can play, explore, and learn, while parents and caregivers connect, share stories, and support one another. Our group is led by Tammy, a peer mentor who truly understands the journey of life after the NICU and caring for a child with SEN. Whether you’re coming for a friendly chat, a play session, or simply a listening ear, you’ll find understanding, and community here. Book your spot today — we can’t wait to welcome you and your little one!

Neonatal Support Group Stay and Play - Funded by Children In Need.

West Middlesbrough Family Hub

Thank you for booking our Sensory session at Senses Wellbeing Center in Skelton. As always, please be mindful, if your little one, you or anyone in your household has been unwell please do not attend your session, and where possible give us 24 hours notice so we can offer the space to another family.

Join us for a lovely family Sensory session at Senses Wellbeing Center in Skelton.Senses provides a rich, calming and fun filled environment for our children to explore while parents can relax.Senses Wellbeing Centre has welcoming reception, with seating area and breastfeeding station and two toilets. The separate disabled toilet has a mobile hoist, adult changing table and baby changing facility.Please book&nbsp;one ticket per child attending.As always, please be mindful, if your little one, you or anyone in your household has been unwell please do not attend your session, and where possible give us 24 hours notice so we can offer the space to another family.

Family Sensory Play at Senses Wellbeing (neonatal families) (Copy)

Join us for a lovely family Sensory session at Senses Wellbeing Center in Skelton.Senses provides a rich, calming and fun filled environment for our children to explore while parents can relax.Senses Wellbeing Centre has welcoming reception, with seating area and breastfeeding station and two toilets. The separate disabled toilet has a mobile hoist, adult changing table and baby changing facility.Please book&nbsp;one ticket per person attending (adults and children).As always, please be mindful, if your little one, you or anyone in your household has been unwell please do not attend your session, and where possible give us 24 hours notice so we can offer the space to another family.

Senses CIC

Level 3 Early Years Qualified

Level 3 Forest School Leader trained

<h2>Welcome to our Forest School! 🌲</h2>Ever wondered what a Neonatal Forest School actually looks like? You’ve come to the right place. The idea for this group grew from the lived experience of our peer mentor, Katie. After her own son’s neonatal journey, Katie transitioned from her career in early years education to join the Leo’s team. Combining her professional background in Forest Schools with a deep understanding of how NICU stays impact early development, she designed this program specifically for our "neonatal graduates." <h3>Why Forest School?</h3>While it looks like simple outdoor play, there is a wealth of benefit hidden in the trees:<ul><li>For Parents: It’s a peaceful, open-air space to connect with others who truly "get it." No explanations needed - just community and fresh air.</li><li>For Children: The natural world is the ultimate sensory classroom. We focus on nurturing development through exploration while helping little ones build confidence and social skills at their own pace.</li></ul> <h3>What to Expect</h3>Each session brings a fresh new theme, ensuring there is always something new to discover.<ul><li>All Ages Welcome: While some structured activities are geared toward children over one year old, the sights, sounds, and textures of the woodland offer plenty of magic for even our youngest babies.</li><li>The Adventure: Some weeks we stay settled in our base camp; other weeks we head out for a woodland wander.</li></ul><blockquote>A Note on Accessibility: The gate to our main woodland path is a bit narrow, which can make double buggies/wider wheelchairs a challenge. If you are coming with a double buggy/wide wheelchair, please let Katie know in advance! We will happily adapt the session to ensure you can join in comfortably.</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote><h3>Join Us</h3>This is a wonderful opportunity for neonatal families to thrive outdoors. We can't wait to see you under the canopy!Questions? Feel free to reach out to Katie at katie@leosneonatal.org.

Forest Cubs neonatal Forest School Age 0-5years

Errington Woods

Family Sensory Play at Senses Wellbeing (neonatal families) 