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Cumbrian charity fears closure could leave new mums without vital mental health support
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The Happy Mums Foundation in Cumbria warns that funding pressures threaten its in-person support groups, which could leave vulnerable new mothers suffering from postpartum mental health challenges and suicidal thoughts with nowhere to turn.
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- The Happy Mums Foundation, established in Carlisle in 2015, has helped over 1,000 families across Cumbria dealing with postpartum mental health challenges.
- Charity director Lucinda Bray warns that losing in-person safe spaces could worsen mental health issues and leave suicidal mums without an outlet.
- Weekly support groups have already been cut from 13 to five due to difficulties in securing preventative mental health funding.
- Without fresh investment, the charity may be forced to move entirely online or close completely.
- Local MPs and NHS trust executives have highlighted the value of the peer-led support and expressed concern over the limited alternative voluntary services in Cumbria.