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1001 Days Manifesto Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Evidence Briefs This series of six Evidence Briefs set out the case for action in the first 1001 days. Together, they tell the story of why the first 1001 days is so important, describe the factors that are necessary to optimise…
Read MoreApproximately 15% of babies do not have an emotional connection with a supportive and nurturing adult The majority of babies have a secure relationship with a sensitive and nurturing adult, giving them a strong foundation to develop physically and mentally. This is not true for approximately 15% of babies.[1] These are the babies we worry…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation is delighted to announce new financial support from three Scottish funders to enable further development work in Scotland. This follows a successful scoping phase through 2020. Cattanach, The Charles Gordon Foundation and The William Grant Foundation are joining forces to back the work of the Parent-Infant Foundation during 2021-2022. This funding will assist the Foundation in all aspects of its mission to support the growth of infant mental health services…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation has today joined a coalition of expert charities in calling for the Government to ensure that health visiting is equipped to meet the challenge of the Coronavirus pandemic. Restrictions to the service and redeployment of health visitors have resulted in many families not receiving their entitled health visits. According to our own…
Read MoreOur resources provide useful information for anyone keen to learn about parent-infant relationships We have a variety of resources and publications on these pages to help connect parents with suitable organisations and to support professionals to further their understanding about parent-infant relationships and influence change in their area of work. Information for Parents Publications Campaigning resources
Read MoreAs newspapers and websites report that Public Health England may be replaced by a ‘National Institute for Health Protection’, the First 1001 Days Movement calls on Government to provide clarity about the future of Public Health England’s role in giving babies the best start in life. Public Health England plays a vital role in protecting…
Read MoreWe are a small team with an expert advisory group and a strong board of trustees Staff Keith Reed CEO Bio Keith brings a vast amount of experience and expertise in helping families, including spending over a decade as CEO at leading multiple birth family charity, Twins Trust. Keith has also previously worked in public affairs…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Speak up for babies Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Members The First 1001 Days Movement is an alliance of charities, parliamentarians, academics, and practitioners with a shared passion for babies’ emotional wellbeing. The following organisations have signed up to the First 1001 Days Movement. To get…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Resources Our resources can be used by anyone to inform and influence decision makers about the importance of babies’ emotional wellbeing. Working with experts from across the sector, we co-create resources to support anyone who is campaigning about parent-infant relationships and…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Speak up for babies Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members APPG The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2) brings together parliamentarians from across the political spectrum with a shared passion for improving babies’ early relationships, experiences and outcomes. The APPG exists to champion the…
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