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New survey finds NICE guidance on bonding is not being followed

12 June 2023

To 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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Spring Statement 2023 – Thoughts from the Parent-Infant Foundation

16 March 2023

Tamora 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…

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‘Bonding Before Birth’ announced as theme for Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 

14 March 2023

The 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…

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