Membership

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What we do

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is Britain’s best-known charity concerned with education for parenthood. It is run by, and for, parents through its network of approximately 350 branches and groups. The NCT offers help and support to members and non-members alike. The NCT provides the following services:

• ANTENATAL CLASSES
  These give parents the chance to become informed about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and life with a new baby. Relaxation, breathing techniques, massage and different birth positions are practised and explained enabling parents to approach the birth of their baby confidently.
• BREASTFEEDING COUNSELLING
  The NCT actively promotes breastfeeding because of the many advantages it offers to both mother and baby. Breastfeeding counsellors are available to help mothers establish and continue breastfeeding. They provide information and emotional support to help overcome problems and difficulties, enabling mother and baby to breastfeed for as long as they wish.
• POSTNATAL SUPPORT
  The NCT postnatal support system introduces mothers and fathers to other parents and children in their areas, giving them the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences. As well as offering support to individuals, local branches organise a wide variety of activities from social gatherings to fund-raising events, from discussion groups to informal talks.
• RESEARCH
  The NCT carries out its own research amongst members. The results enables the NCT to offer better information to parents and advise health professionals of the feelings and opinions of expectant parents and those with children. The NCT provides a consumer voice to ensure that new practices are properly researched and that anyone participating in research trials is properly informed.
• EDUCATION
  NCT members visit schools and colleges to take part in education courses. The purpose is to give a realistic view of life; including pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenthood.
• SERVICE ON LOCAL HEALTH COMMITTEES
  NCT members represent the interests and experiences of health service users on Maternity Liaison Committees and various other bodies. This feedback to health professionals and participation in planning helps to ensure that future maternity care best meets the needs of those for whom it is provided.

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Join online
To join by phone have your debit/credit card ready and call our dedicated membership line on 08709 908040.

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10 Good Reasons
for being a member of the NCT

1. Have fun whilst supporting a worthy cause.
2. The NCT is a unique service which gives you the opportunity to network with other parents.
3. Your membership will ensure the NCT is here to support your children when they become parents.
4. Your membership will help NCT campaigns, which will bring about changes for ALL parents.
5. NCT members help raise the profile of parenting.
6. Your membership allows the NCT to campaign on behalf of those who cannot do so for themselves.
7. Membership gives you the opportunity to give something back to the NCT.
8. Being a member of the NCT enables us to continue training new volunteers, teachers, breastfeeding counsellors, postnatal support workers and branch volunteers.
9. Your membership allows the NCT to act as a voice for all parents in the UK.
10. Be a member to say thank you to all the volunteers who have supported you through pregnancy and the experience of becoming a parent.

Thank you for your support

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7 Good Reasons
for becoming an NCT Volunteer

1. Use your existing skills to benefit the work of the NCT.
2. Volunteering will give you the opportunity to network and meet new interesting people.
3. Being an NCT volunteer is fun.
4. Your contribution as a volunteer will make things better for families in the future.
5. Being a volunteer gives you the opportunity to give something back to the NCT.
6. Being a volunteer will give you the opportunity to benefit from NCT training and develop new skills.
7. Become a volunteer because we need you and the unique skills you can bring to a charity that helps all parents have a better experience of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.

Contact a Committee Member TODAY to find out how you can help

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Volunteers Required

Malmesbury NCT has vacancies for several volunteers within the committee:-

• Newsletter editor/team

If you are interested in helping with any of these please contact Kate S.

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Are you interested in Training with the NCT?

Would you like to earn a qualification, share your experience, help expectant and new parents and start a flexible, family friendly career with the NCT? The Malmesbury Branch is looking for people to train as antenatal teachers and breastfeeding counsellors. For more information about what this would involve contact any of the existing antenatal teachers (Juliana B. and Lisa B.) or breastfeeding counsellors (Lucia L. and Karen T.) within the branch.