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We support the development, growth and quality of specialised parent-infant relationship teams What we do We provide Expertise We believe in Evidence We work to Influence What is a specialised parent-infant relationship team? Play Video Find out more about infant mental health and other areas of our work on our YouTube channel YouTube channel Infographic…
Read MorePIP UK has been awarded National Lottery Funding to test and evaluate the development of a specialised parent-infant relationship team across Essex. We are delighted to have received £90,290 from the National Lottery Community Fund to test and evaluate our newly-developed toolkit, devised to support local areas set up and embed a specialist parent-infant relationship…
Read MoreAcknowledgements and disclaimers Toolkit contents Chapter 1: Introduction and Key Concepts Chapter 2: The Case for Change Chapter 3: Funding and Commissioning a Specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team Chapter 4: Clinical Interventions and Evidence-Informed Practice Chapter 5: Setting up a Specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team and Preparing for Operational Delivery Chapter 6: From Set-up to Sustainability Chapter…
Read MoreJoining the Parent-Infant Teams Network. The Parent-Infant Teams Network brings together 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 in becoming a…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreWe 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…
Read MoreAs part of the development of Infant Mental Health services and systems in Scotland, we undertook work to facilitate the voices of babies and young children in the work, in the appraisal and evaluation of that work and in the design and development of our services. Best Practice Guidelines have been developed to provide guidance…
Read MoreOn the first day of Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, the Parent-Infant Foundation has launched findings from new research with the public and professionals. This included a survey with a representative sample of 2000 adults from across the UK, and work with teachers and early years professionals. The research shows that: 97% of professionals and…
Read MoreToday, we called on the Chancellor to provide the resources required to ensure that the Government’s Start for Life Vision becomes a reality for babies and their families across England. The Chancellor has said that this autumn’s Spending Review will ensure “strong and innovative public services” and level up across the UK to “increase and…
Read MoreToday, the Parent-Infant Foundation submitted a representation to the Treasury ahead of this autumn’s Spending Review. The submission makes the case for £88 million of investment over the Spending Review period to fund the development and employment of a specialist parent-infant workforce, and a national development programme to roll out specialised parent-infant relationship teams. Specialised…
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