Parent-Infant Foundation

#IMHAW2026 theme launched!
Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (8-14 June) provides an annual opportunity to highlight babies’ mental health & wellbeing. This year we will focus on the theme of ‘Attunement’ & how attuned early relationships help babies’ development. More 👉 tinyurl.com/225y7w3j

We are delighted to have worked with @centreformh.bsky.social on this report. The therapeutic support offered by parent-infant teams brings huge benefits for the baby, for parents and carers, and for society. The research quantifies the long-term savings parent-infant teams could deliver. Details 👇

We need more parent-infant teams! Besides the financial savings for society, the mental health benefits for families would also be significant. Thousands of babies are living in confusion & distress because their parents and carers are not getting the support they need. This needs to be addressed.

We are delighted to have worked with @centreformh.bsky.social on this new report.
The research highlights the crucial support parent-infant teams offer babies & families and also finds that government could save billions by investing in expanding these specialised services.

Around 9,000 babies in Scotland are living in fear & distress. Too often babies are overlooked. We want babies’ voices to be heard! With an election looming, our #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland calls on politicians from all parties in Scotland to #SpeakUpForBabiesInScotland tinyurl.com/babiespledge

Today we’ve launched a #ManifestoForBabiesInScotland alongside 6 other charities who support the rights & wellbeing of babies. We’re urging all candidates standing in the Scottish elections to consider how their policies support babies in the most need.
Info: tinyurl.com/speakupforbabiesScotland

Today we’ve launched a #ManifstoForBabiesInScotland alongside 6 other charities who support the rights & wellbeing of babies. We’re urging all candidates standing in the Scottish elections to consider how their policies support babies in the most need.
Info: tinyurl.com/speakupforbabiesScotland

Great to see @tamlangley.bsky.social quoted in The Independent article on the HSC Select Committee's new report. We are grateful to the Committee who have called on Government to support the expansion of Family Hubs with “sustained and ringfenced funding”. Read our full response tinyurl.com/udes6ab7

We're delighted to be working with the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood as an early adopter of their new series of animated films to support the social & emotional development of babies & young children.
Watch + share: youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding The first 1,001 days of life, from conception to two years old, should be a magical time for families. Seeing babies develop a sense of themselves ...

Tamora Langley has written for @politicshome.bsky.social about the fact that too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding.

Read her contribution 👇

www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/many-babies-suffering-lack-earlymonths-bonding

The video from our latest lunchtime webinar is now online.

It looked at the recommendations made in the Manifesto for Babies and the progress being made against them.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60eXFC2pUk

Join us for our next lunchtime webinar looking back at our Manifesto for Babies in light of policy developments.

🎤 Hosted by Ben Curran with Tamora Langley, Matthew Hann, Emma Gardner & Eunice Lumsden

🗓️ 1PM on Weds 23 July

👉 Register www.tickettailor.com/events/first1001daysmovement/1786331

📢Calling clinicians working in #perinatal mental health settings..
Can you spare a few mins to help with research for a Clinical Psychology thesis? All you have to do is share your views & experience of parent-infant relationships assessment in perinatal settings.
More info: bit.ly/4lTkSqS

The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.

In summing up the debate on Lord Russell’s amendment, Minister Jacqui Smith confirmed the government is committed to publishing a best start in life strategy this year and are strengthening family services through Family Hubs and the Start for Life programme.

We were delighted to get a mention, as Baroness Glenys Thornton kindly thanked us for our work.

The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.

In response to today's #SpendingReview, our CEO
@keithareed.bsky.social has welcomed commitment to expanding the Family Hubs programme, but is disappointed by the lack of clarity around funding for #StartForLife services, particularly during #IMHAW2025
Full statement 👉http://bit.ly/4kCwYDN

Today we've launched new research which shows a growing number of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. But in many areas, specialist support is still not available.

Find out more & help us ask #Whoisholdingthebaby?’ this #IMHAW2025 👉bit.ly/43ys30y

Its Infant Mental Health Awareness Week & we're asking policymakers, commissioners & service planners, 'Who is holding the baby?'
We're stating the week at 1pm today with a webinar to launch our new #Whoisholdingthebaby report.
Last tickets👉 bit.ly/43OF71S #IMHAW2025

We’re one of 70+ orgs united in standing with the PM’s commitment to the early years.

Together, we’re urging Keir Starmer to support babies, children and families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025.

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Free #IMHAW2025 webinar!
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S

📣We're hiring!📣
Following our successful bid with the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we have 2 job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to run development & delivery of the National PAIR Framework.
Details: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/vacancies/

New Welsh Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy highlights parent-infant relationships - Parent-Infant Foundation Welsh Government have published a new 10-year strategy for mental health and wellbeing, along with a delivery plan for the next three years. The new strategy aims to join up and align health and socia...

Following our Golden Thread report & a recent meeting with ministers, we are very pleased to see the importance of parent-infant relationships highlighted in the Welsh Government's new 10-year mental health & wellbeing strategy. More details 👇
bit.ly/3YzQM1A

Please join us & @labourlist.bsky.social for this exciting free event next Thurs 15th May at 12.30pm. The excellent panel will discuss what Labour's Missions mean for babies.
Book now to secure your spot!

We're delighted to announce we've been awarded more than £1 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Framework!
Working with delivery partners Ideas Alliance & Anna Freud, we can't wait to get started!
Details👉 bit.ly/4jF3G75

The first five years of life are crucial to a child’s development, the prevention of future #mentalhealth conditions and the promotion of mental wellbeing and resilience. Read more about our case for action here: www.rcpsych.ac.uk/docs/default...

Have you seen our External Opportunities webpage? We've recently added the details of a tender from Kent County Council for the creation of a new, ground-breaking multidisciplinary parent-infant service in Kent. Deadline this Wed 16/04 for registering interest.
👉bit.ly/4jpnKd4

#IMHAW2025 will highlight the crucial job that specialised teams and services do, both supporting babies and their families, and helping local services to join-up and ensure someone is always holding the baby! Keep an eye on our website for updates as we get closer to June 👇 bit.ly/42nUI63 🧵3/3

#IMHAW2025 #Whoisholdingthebaby Our research shows a growing number of parent-infant teams. But in many areas, there is still no support. #IMHAW will highlight how important these services are, and urge decision makers to understand ‘who is holding the baby’ in their area. 🧵 2/3