Put your best foot forward for families in Plymouth and West Devon.

Becoming a parent is an amazing and exciting time, but it can bring challenges too, and the right practical and emotional support can make all the difference for new mums and dads who are struggling with the transition to their new role.

Any new parent can feel isolated, particularly when they live far away from family, and new mums are more likely to suffer from depression than at any other point in their lives. NCT, the UK’s largest charity for parents, believes every new mum or dad should have the support and information they need to help them feel confident in caring for their baby and themselves, and have a positive experience in the early days of being a parent.

Now, We here in Plymouth are asking you to push your pram, slip on your sling or take your toddlers by the hand and get your family and friends together for The Big Push to raise funds to help further the charity’s work with new parents in need of postnatal care and support.

5km starting from Coypool park and ride and walking through the beautiful Plym Valley.

You'll need to register for this fantastic event. Non NCT members please register here: https://selfservice.nct.org.uk/register/ . NCT members can register here: https://selfservice.nct.org.uk/

Registration costs £5. There is no pressure to raise any money by getting sponsorship for the event but of course we'd love you to if you can....every penny counts!