Supporting families through premature and traumatic births, from the neonatal unit and beyond.
Our team provide a nurturing blend of lived experience mental health support & childhood development support.
Peer Support
Talking to someone who's been in the NICU before can be a huge help
Neonatal Peer SupportLeo's Little Learners
Our specialist childhood development group underpinned by occupational therapy and the EYFS
More informationHome based support
We provide childhood development support in the home for families who find leaving home tough
More informationNBO
The Brazelton NBO is a wonderful opportunity to learn how your baby is communicating
Brazelton Newborn Behavioural ObservationNeonatal Forest School
We run the region's only Neonatal Forest School during the spring and summer months, take a look at our sessions here
Forest SchoolNeonatal Community Group
Join us every other Wednesday morning at West Middlesbrough Family Hub for a neonatal stay and play with peer support and developmental care added in
Neonatal Community GroupBook On Our Dedicated Community Groups Here
We've been looking after the mental health and well-being of neonatal families since 2018.
250
Families supported since 2021
1
Prime Ministers Award for our COVID-19 response
90%
Of families said peer support improved their mental health
Ways you can get involved
Help us ensure neonatal families continue to be supported across the North East.
Fundraising and Events
When you fundraise for Leo’s, every penny helps families in our community through their toughest times. Discover how you can join Team Leo’s or take part in one of our uplifting events.
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Donation
Every donation helps families in our community recover from the pain of loss and birth trauma, or navigate life after neonatal care and ensures children have the very best start to their journey
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