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

Have you received support from Leo's before? (Required: This event is only for those who have previously accessed our support or groups.)

Who will be attending with you?

Does anyone attending have any accessibility, disability, or medical needs?

Who’s ready for spooky season?! 🎃🙌Come along for a fun morning at the Pontac Pumpkins patch on October 26th! This event is open to those supported by both our neonatal and baby loss services-we’d love to see you there.A huge thank you to the incredible Teesside Family Foundation for funding this activity!Booking details: Please book one ticket per car. Your £12 entry fee acts as a deposit and will be deducted from any pumpkins you pick (if your pumpkins total more than £12, you'll just pay the difference on the day).As always, please be mindful if 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.If you do not give 24 hours notice (exceptional circumstances excluded e.g. hospital admissions) and do not turn up to your play slot, you will be invoiced the full amount which the charity would have paid for you.We hate to do this but have lost so much money in the past from people not attending sessions and we simply can't keep funding, or losing grant money on empty spaces.

Pontac Farm

Name Of NICU Baby/Child

Date of Birth (Baby/Child)

Which Neonatal Unit did your baby/child stay on?

Does your baby/child have any additional medical requirements we need to be aware of? (Disability/Medical equipment/allergy etc)

Have you accessed support through Leo's?

Are you interested in accessing extra support from Leo's? (peer support/home based support)

Who else will be attending? Please give names and any children's dob

We are absolutely thrilled to announce the return of our wonderful swim sessions! This has been made possible thanks to the generous funding we received from The Teesside Family Foundation at their Together for Teesside event. At Leo’s, we know that a neonatal stay is a journey that affects the whole family. That’s why these exclusive sessions are designed to offer a safe, warm, and supportive environment for everyone. Unlike many standard pools, this venue is lovely, clean, and beautifully warm - making it absolutely perfect for our neonatal families. Booking Information: Because we know just how popular these sessions are, we want to ensure families who haven’t had the opportunity to attend before get a chance to join us. To book, we ask that you meet one of the following criteria:<ul><li>You have had a baby in neonatal care within the last 3 years, OR</li><li>You have accessed support through Leo’s within the last 2 years.</li></ul> IMPORTANT BOOKING DETAILS: Please ensure you have added details for each person attending. Then, be sure to click 'Book' once you have completed the form, and wait to see the final confirmation page to ensure your spaces are saved. 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. Medical &amp; Safety Information If your child requires medical equipment (such as oxygen or an NG tube), they are absolutely welcome to attend! We just kindly ask that you check with their medical team before booking. Any children with Oxygen will require an extension tube (This is usually green) Staff have experience supporting babies with oxygen in the pool and will be on hand to help if needed. Pool Hygiene &amp; NappiesThe Fish Tank pool operates a strict 'Happy Nappy' policy. Any babies or children who wear nappies must wear a 'Happy Nappy' under their swimsuit. You can purchase these online beforehand or directly at the pool on the day. 📬 Questions? If you have any queries at all, please feel free to email Katie at katie@leosneonatal.org.

The Fish Tank

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)  

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

Family Sensory Play at Senses Wellbeing (neonatal families)   

Leo's

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

Pumpkin Picking at Pontac Farm

Neonatal Swimming at The Fish Tank

Family Sensory Play at Senses Wellbeing (neonatal families)

Family Sensory Play at Senses Wellbeing (neonatal families)