Support groups for parents
Local support groups for parents.
MindEd
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people's mental health for all adults working with them. It is run by NHS England.
Miscellaneous children, families, schools information and support
Includes information and support for young people and support groups for parents. We're in the process of updating the information within this section.
Missing persons
You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing. If you think someone is in danger you can report them missing right away.
Mobile phone apps to help you with your care and independence
There are thousands of apps being developed all the time, and it is worth checking to see what might be suitable for your needs. To download an app, please visit either Google Play or the Apple App Store and search for the name of the app.
Mobility and transport
Within this section, you'll find information on a variety of mobility and transport solutions, equipment, and aids, all aimed at helping you enjoy Plymouth and allowing you to live life to the fullest.
Modern Slavery
Modern slavery is a serious crime. Victims are exploited, controlled or held captive and might be threatened or punished to stop them escaping or reporting the crime.
Money and finances
If you need money or financial support and are struggling with the cost of living, we have created a list of organisations that might be able to help you.
Mount Gould Wellbeing Hub
The Mount Gould Wellbeing Hub is located in Mount Gould and operated by Age UK Plymouth.
Moving to Plymouth with a child that has special needs
If you're moving to Plymouth and your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan of special educational needs email senadmin@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 307409 to discuss arrangements with us.
National Association of Therapeutic Parents (NATP)
Therapeutic Parenting is a highly nurturing parenting approach, with empathy at its core We use firm but fair boundaries and routines to aid the development of new neural pathways in the brain so children may gain trust in adults. And so their lower brain(survival brain) may connect with their higher brain (prefrontal cortex/thinking brain) so they can link cause and effect.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Our mission is to support parents through the first 1,000 days, to have the best possible experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Derriford Hospital
The Neonatal Service includes the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and the Transitional Care Ward (TCW). The NICU provides tertiary / specialist medical intensive care treatment for extremely preterm and sick newborn babies.
Newsletters, updates and documents
Plymouth Young Carers newsletters, updates and useful documents.
NHS Continuing Healthcare
Some people with long-term complex health needs qualify for free health and social care arranged and funded solely by the NHS. This is known as NHS Continuing Healthcare.
Nurseries and childcare
Nursery and childcare-related information and advice that is part of Plymouth's Local Offer for young people between 0 and 5 years old with SEND.