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The Parent-Infant Foundation reports on another successful year. Our annual report (covering financial year April 2022 – March 2023) shows that more babies are being supported, thanks to an increase in specialised parent-infant relationship teams. The report sets out our new strategy and aims, adopted in May 2023, and key achievements across the year. It…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation has announced the theme and dates for this year’s Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW). It will run from 12th to 18th June 2023. IMHAW raises awareness each year of the importance of the First 1001 days. This year’s theme, ‘Bonding Before Birth‘, focuses on pregnancy, and how what happens during…
Read MoreTamora Langley, Head of Policy and Communications at the Parent-Infant Foundation shares her thoughts on the 2023 Spring Statement. “The First 1001 Days Movement campaigns for policy changes to improve outcomes for babies and toddlers. So this week’s announcement by the Chancellor of up to 30 hours of free childcare for under-twos was big news…
Read MoreClick here to watch the recording of the Parent-Infant Foundation National Network Day, held virtually on 23rd November 2023. This recording is of the whole day, but excludes questions at the end of the presentations. To view specific sessions, please go to the following times in the recording: Update from The Foundation (Wook Hamilton): 00.02.30…
Read MoreAccess a recording of the 2023 Pregnancy Symposium: Strengthening Bonds, Advancing Equity and Promoting Emotional Well-Being for Infants and Caregivers. In-depth analysis, insights and wisdom from leading innovative clinicians specialising in pregnancy. To coincide with Infant Mental Health Awareness Week, MINDinMIND and the Parent-Infant Foundation convened prominent infant mental health experts from both the United…
Read MoreInfant Mental Health Awareness Week 10th-16th June 2024 Speak up for babies IMHAW 2024 ‘Speak up for babies’ Infant Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 10th – 16th June 2024 and this year’s theme is ‘Speak up for babies’. What is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week? Infant mental health is an often overlooked and…
Read MoreTo mark start of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2023, the Parent-Infant Foundation has published results from a survey of more than 1,000 women, which finds that NICE guidance on bonding is not being followed. The new survey of more than 1,000 women from across the UK who have given birth within the last five…
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