A MALVERN-based charity is launching a course to help new or expecting young mums prepare for the challenges ahead.

Hope Unlimited’s ‘Feel Good Parenting’ course runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting on October 23, and is aimed at 16 to 18-year-olds.

Jan Watts, who will be running the course, said: “Pregnancy and parenthood involves a time of great change and young mums can face a whole host of new challenges.

“This course is designed to build self-confidence and equip mums with the skills they need to be good parents, in an informal, fun and relaxed learning environment, and give them improved hope and prospects for the future.”

Participants can receive assistance with travel costs, childcare, and a weekly learning allowance which may not affect any benefits they receive.

For more information about the course and a referral call 07534 485487 or e-mail admin@hopeunlimited.org.uk.