Singing Mamas On Prescription
in Medway
What is Singing Mamas On Prescription?
Singing Mamas on Prescription ('SMOP') groups are designed for women who are pregnant or have a baby under 1 year, specifically to support their perinatal mental health. SMOP groups are fully funded, so that it is free for women (and their infants) to attend. Sometimes women are referred to these groups by a health practitioner (e.g. midwife, GP or social prescriber), but it is often possible to self-refer if you meet the criteria.
Singing is proven to improve mood, reduce anxiety and increase parent-infant bond. You don't need any musical ability to join our groups and your baby will love the sound of your voice (even if you don't!).
Medway SMOP
- FREE 8 week course for pregnant women and women with babies under 1
- Courses running on behalf of Chatham, Strood, Gillingham and Wayfield Family Hubs - see details below
- You should commit to the full 8 weeks to get the most benefit for your mental health and wellbeing
Course Leaders
Led by experienced Singing Mamas Leaders:
Rachel Ramsay, Emily Batesmith and Miranda Janie
Chatham Family Hub (with Rachel)
Thursdays 1.30-3.00pm
2 October - 2 December (NO SESSIONS 23/30 October)
Chatham Family Hub
Magpie Hall Road
Chatham
ME4 5AZ
Strood Family Hub (with Miranda)
Wednesdays 1.15-2.45pm
8 October - 3 December 2025 (NO SESSION 22 October)
Strood Family Hub
Clifton Close
Strood
ME2 2HG
Twydall Wellbeing Centre (with Emily)
On behalf of Gillingham Family Hub
Mondays 10.30am-12noon
12 January - 9 March 2026 (NO SESSION 16 February)
Twydall Primary School
Romany Rd
Gillingham
ME8 6JS
Deanwood Wellbeing Centre (with Rachel)
On behalf of Wayfield Family Hub
Tuesdays 1.00-2.30pm
27 January - 24 March 2026 (NO SESSION 17 February),
Deanwood Primary School
Long Catlis Rd
Rainham
ME8 9TX
Register for this programme below
If you have any questions you can contact Rachel directly at [email protected] or by phone 0772 4466064. Otherwise please book your place via the form below.
Book your place
(*We try to make sure that all Singing Mamas venues have wheelchair access as standard, but because we work in community settings this isn't always possible. If you or your child(ren) have any mobility or access needs please let us know when you book your taster and we'll do everything we can to accommodate)
