Option 01 · Idea to test
Full support
210hours per family
30 visits of 7 hours, across 30 days
- A daily visit is the starting idea.
- A 7-hour visit is used as an example for costing.
- Would need more funding, staff cover and coordination.
The support model
Thirty days. Two ways to offer support.
We are comparing two possible amounts of support within the 30 days after birth. Both are ideas to test with mothers and professionals. Neither is available to book yet.
Option 02 · Idea to test
Focused support
63hours per family
9 visits of 7 hours, spread across 30 days
- Visiting days agreed with each family.
- The same 7-hour visit, on fewer days.
- Would cost less, but leave more days without a visit.
“Full” and “focused” describe the proposed hours only. They don’t mean every need is covered, or that either model has been shown to work.
See what it would costOn a visit
What practical support could include
The exact tasks, staff training, visit arrangements and family eligibility still need to be agreed and checked before any care begins.
Simple meals
Simple meal preparation and light household tasks.
A listening ear
Companionship and someone to talk to.
Help with baby tasks
Everyday baby-related tasks, within agreed, safe limits.
Time to rest
Space for a mother to rest during a visit.
Finding local help
Help finding the right local services when needed.
What this would not include
No diagnosis, medical treatment, medication decisions or clinical claims. It is not an emergency service or a replacement for healthcare.
What happens before a pilot
Listen to families, check the costs, agree safe working boundaries, arrange suitable people and cover, and secure the funding. A launch date would only follow that work.
Who could it be for?
Our proposed Manchester pilot aims to offer practical, non-clinical home support to mothers who may have limited family or community support. Eligibility, availability and any family contribution will be confirmed before a service launches.
Which option would help you most?
Your answer helps us decide what to test first.