General advice and communities
Bright Start Children & Family Centre Services have a Father engagement worker who will be happy to connect with you to support fathers and male carers in their early fatherhood role. Please email BestStartFamilyHubs@bathnes.gov.uk for further details.
Dad Info is a large advice platform offering articles on everyday parenting, separation, and a moderated peer support forum.
Dads House is a charity helping single fathers with a family law clinic, life coaching, and community support.
Dad Matters is a service by Home-Start UK that helps new and expectant dads understand their role and bond with their baby.
B&NES Child and Family Health have a page called Dads Matter Too which contains advice and information on becoming a dad, as well as links to other services that support new dads.
Guides and advocacy
As a new dad you may be feeling excited, but you may also be feeling left out, unsure or overwhelmed. Dadpad is an app created by the NHS to support new Dads to gain knowledge and practical skills that will help you, your partner and your baby as they develop.
Fatherhood Institute is an organisation that champions men's parenting and provides resources for involved fatherhood.
Fathers4Justice is a campaign organisation offering advice and support for families affected by family breakdown and separation.
Last updated: 8 September 2026