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1001 Critical Days Debate in Parliament

In July 2019, MPs Andrea Leadsom, Lucy Powell and Norman Lamb secured a debate in the Common’s chamber about support for families in the early years. MPs from across the House came together to debate the importance of the first 1001 Days and to call for Government to take action. You can read a transcript…

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Network Membership

Joining the Parent-Infant Teams Network. The Parent-Infant Teams Network brings together established and emerging specialised parent-infant relationship teams around the UK to share good practice and learn together. Joining the network Our network is open to those working in specialised parent-infant relationship teams, working towards this or who share our vision. If you are interested…

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Start for Life programme saved

We are delighted that last week’s ‘Plan for Change’ announcement by Sir Keir Starmer, brings a commitment to the Start for Life programme for another year, and a focus on babies.  In the Plan, as part of its opportunity mission, the government has set out ‘giving children the best start in life’ as a main…

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NHS 10-Year Health Plan consultation response

The first stage of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan consultation has now closed. We hope many of you found time to respond and help us speak up for babies so that they are included in the government’s plans for the health service.  In our response on behalf of the Foundation, we urged the NHS to…

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F1001 Days Movement Steering Group elections coming soon 

The First 1001 Days Movement is electing a new Steering Group.  The Steering Group is elected by members of the First 1001 Days Movement.  The Steering Group oversee the Movement’s campaigns, develop policy positions and statements.  In line with the Movement’s terms of reference, the steering group is comprised of 12 organisational members and 3…

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Pathway Template

Our Pathway Template is a flexible tool to help local areas to create and present a parent-infant relationships care pathway The Pathway Template PAIR Pathway Template (PDF version) A preview of the template. Download PAIR Pathway Template (MS Word version) Use this template along with the accompanying guidance document below. Download Pathway Guidance Information on…

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Your Baby and You – videos and information for parents

Families and professionals have written this content together, it’s packed with information and things to help parents to get to know and understand their baby. This series of videos covers some of the key topics: ​​​​​Attachment and bonding Pregnancy to birth Learning about your baby (part 1) Learning about your baby (part 2) Parental mental…

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Speak up for babies

1001 Days Manifesto Speak up for babies Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Speak up for Babies As part of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (10th-16th June), and in the lead up to the General Election in July 2024, we asked MPs and candidates across the UK to show support…

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Strategy and Vision

We are the Parent-Infant Foundation. Our strategic direction sets out our vision, aims and means. Our vision is of a UK in which all parents and carers are supported to create sensitive, nurturing relationships with their babies to lay the foundation for lifelong mental and physical health. Our aims Support the quality and practice of…

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