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At Twins Trust, we’re here for all families with twins, triplets or more but we recognise that some families might need a bit of extra support due to the difficult situations they find themselves in or the specific challenges of caring for three, four or more babies. Our Family Crisis Support service aims to help you adapt to these difficult circumstances and move forward, with the support of a practitioner, in a way that best meets your family’s needs.
Family Crisis Support is designed to help families where any of the following apply:
- You have or are expecting triplets, quads or more
- A parent or child has died and you need support to care for your multiples
- A parent/carer has a medical condition which requires hospital stays, an operation, or other complex management which impacts your parenting ability
- A parent/carer is experiencing postnatal depression or another mental health condition
- One or more of your twins, triplets or more is disabled or has ongoing medical needs which require hospital stays, regular appointments or other complex management
This support is aimed at families with twins, triplets or more below the age of five but if you have older multiples and need support, you’re still welcome to get in touch via the email below. If you’re not sure whether you’re eligible for Family Crisis Support, you can email us at [email protected] and we’ll point you in the right direction for the support you need.
Applying for support
You can apply on behalf of your own family, or ask your health professional (for example, a midwife, health visitor or family support worker) to refer you. To find out more about the support available and make an application, visit our application page.
Family Crisis Application Form
If you don’t fit the above criteria, support is also available to you. Our pyramid of support explains the other services you can access:
Find out more about our support services
How we've helped
Being there for Kate when she needed it most
Gemma from our family crisis team was able to be there for Kate when she needed support the most and you can support this vital work as part of our Giving Tuesday appeal.
Anna's story
"Gemma from Twins Trust came in to help at just the right time; it was a godsend and made me realise how close I was to burning out."
A quad family's experience
Quad mum Rebecca Thompson says the practical help provided by Family Crisis Support was a life-saver and helped the family get through a very difficult time.
Supporting Tanya during Covid-19
First-time mum Tanya gave birth to twins Bonnie and Stanley a week before the country went into lockdown.
Dad of triplets receives support
Paul's wife tragically passed away just a few days after their triplets were born. Our support service helped him at the time he needed it most.