Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Haringey
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Haringey Council Public Health commission The Breastfeeding Network charity to provide free, non-judgemental, evidence-based baby feeding information to all Haringey families.

The friendly peer support teams can help with breastfeeding, expressing, bottle feeding, weaning from the breast and introducing solids. Support is provided for babies, toddlers, and small children, alongside your health visitor relationship and also welcome pregnant mothers. 

Hospital

A team of friendly and experienced breastfeeding supporters and helpers supporting Haringey parents and babies on the postnatal wards at both the Whittington Hospital and North Middlesex University Hospitals.

Community

All mothers giving birth in Haringey will be sent a link with information on all of our services. A number of friendly support options are offered and the team works closely with midwives and health visitors to help with your needs. Further details are available in the flyer. 

CLOSURES: Some of our locations are closed during school holidays; please always check that a session is running before attending. The information will be on the Eventbrite page, or automated email reply.

For further information, email, haringeysupport@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

Support in Spanish

To request pre-registration links, send inquiries, and/or request personalized assistance, you can do so by email in Spanish to: haringey.spanish@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk. 

A poster is also available in Spanish in the downloads. 

Support for Black/Brown families 

A monthly online session takes place on the first Tuesday of each month, 1-2pm. Booking can be made via Eventbrite and further information is available in the downloads. 

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

  • resident of Haringey
  • babies and breastfed children of all ages.
  • home visits will be considered for families unable to attend a drop in location. These are limited in their availability.

How to Refer

Referrals welcomed from all health professionals

haringeysupport@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

All staff members have NHS emails and are able to communicate confidentially after initial contact has been made.

Referrals with limited client information should be emailed in the first instance to the team.

Self-referral

haringeysupport@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

Haringey residents may self-refer by emailing the team for support.

No previous assessment required by a health professional.

Residents may also register for a face-to-face session via the Eventbrite link at the bottom of this page. 

Spanish-speaking families may also request support via emailing the team for support.

Locations

Family Hub at Rising Green

Drop-in Support: Available on Mondays, 10-11.30am

Unit 2, Lymington Avenue, Wood Green, N22 6JA

Welbourne Children’s Centre

Drop-in Support: Available on Mondays, 12.30-2pm

Stainby Road, London, N15 4EA

Triangle Centre Family Hub

Drop-in Support: Available on Tuesdays, 10-11.30am

91-93 St Ann's Rd, London, N15 6NU

Highgate International Church

By appointment only: Tuesday, 10-11.30am (see Eventbrite)

272 Archway Road, London, N6 5AU

Park Lane Children’s Centre

Drop-in Support: Available on Wednesdays, 10-11.30am

139 Park Lane, London, N17 0HB

Muswell Hill Family Hub

By appointment only: Wednesday, 12.30-2pm (see Eventbrite)

Hillfield Park, N10 3QJ

Woodlands Park Nursery School & Children Centre

Drop-in Support: Available on Thursdays, 10-11.30am

74-76 Woodlands Park Road, Haringey Ladder, London, N15 3SD

Hornsey Central Neighbourhood Health Centre

By appointment only: Friday, 12.30-2pm (see Eventbrite)

151 Park Road, London, N8 8JD

Service Feedback

haringeysupport@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk

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Review date: Friday, 28 August 2026