Thanks to Sport England funding, our Walk and Talks offer parents a welcoming space to get active, connect with others, and support their wellbeing through pregnancy and early parenthood.

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Join an NCT Walk and Talk group

Led by NCT volunteers, our NCT Walk and Talk groups give new and expectant parents the opportunity to:

  • get outdoors with their babies on a safe and accessible route
  • improve their mental health and wellbeing
  • make new friends and feel part of a community

Enter your postcode to find an NCT Walk and Talk group near you.

NCT Walk & Talk
"

NCT Walk and Talk has given me a reason to get up and ready on those difficult days. Even if we don't always make it on time, at least we're up and dressed. It’s had such a huge impact on my wellbeing as a new mum during lockdown.

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- Vicki
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Without NCT Walk and Talk, I'd feel lost and isolated. It's a chance to discuss things with other parents. I'm a first time mum with no other mums in my friendship groups or family. The walks have made a massive difference to me.

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- Claire

Volunteer with us

We're looking for volunteers to help organise local NCT Walk and Talk events and offer a vital support network to parents.

NCT volunteer with mums and babies in prams at a Walk & Talk event

How you can help

New and expectant parents can often feel very isolated, especially if they have moved to a new area, are a long way from family or don't know anyone else with children. You can help. 

As an NCT Walk and Talk volunteer you can offer a vital support network to parents in your local area. In our survey 95% of parents who attended a Walk and Talk group felt less isolated and that their mood improved. 74% felt less anxious and 91% felt part of a community.

Become an NCT Walk and Talk Volunteer

Parents and babies on an NCT Walk and Talk

What's involved

Planning your walk

Choose a route. It could be a walk you know, a walk around a park or perhaps a local footpath.

Check the route

Read our risk assessment and complete a checklist to unlock your walk.

Advertising your walk

We will help you set up a booking link so you know how many people to expect. We'll also help you advertise your walk to new and expectant parents in your area. Please note all walks must be open to the public.

At the start of the walk

Arrive early to welcome everyone and introduce yourself and NCT.

On the walk

Chat to parents and encourage conversation. Enjoy the walk!

At the end of the walk

Thank everyone for coming and let them know how to sign up to other local events.

Two volunteers with parents on a Walk and Talk

Super Supporter volunteering

You can also help us to recruit volunteers and set up NCT Walk and Talks in your area without taking part in the walks by becoming a Super Supporter. 

This role would be great for people that would prefer a virtual role, love community development and are passionate about supporting parents in their local area. 

Become an NCT Super Supporter Volunteer