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With 2021 now well under way, the Parent-Infant Foundation is looking forward to an exciting year of developments as it sees staff additions and changes, including a change of Chief Executive. Firstly, the Foundation is delighted to welcome two new members of staff: Emma Francis as the Foundation’s Communications and Marketing Manager, and Verona Blackford…
Read MoreWe were established in 2012 as Parent Infant Partnership UK to act as a national body to support a network of parent-infant teams The Parent-Infant Foundation was founded as Parent Infant Partnership UK in 2012 to create a network of parent-infant teams across the UK (PIPs) with the vision of giving every baby the best…
Read More1001 Days Manifesto Speak up for babies Updates APPG Activities Resources Evidence Briefs Infographics Working for Babies Members Overview The First 1001 Days Movement is a group of organisations and professionals working together to campaign about the importance of the emotional wellbeing of babies. Our vision is that every baby has loving and nurturing relationships…
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Read MoreAfter two years of working with the Scottish Infant Mental Health development community, a recent evaluation report shows that the dedicated support given by the Parent-Infant Foundation to the Infant Mental Health services in Scotland has had an important impact. The Foundation’s work in Scotland is generously supported by The Cattanach Trust, William Grant Foundation…
Read MoreA new report released by the First 1001 Days Movement and Institute of Health Visiting shows an alarming 95% of professionals questioned say they are seeing an ongoing negative impact on babies’ and young children’s social skills due to the COVID pandemic. The report, ‘Casting Long Shadows: The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on…
Read MoreThis week, Dr Karen Bateson joined PIP UK as Head of Clinical Strategy and Development. We sat down with Karen for a cuppa and a chance to tell us a bit more about herself. Tell us about yourself. Always the hardest question! I’m a psychologist with a passion for supporting early relationships. I’m interested in…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Keith Reed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Keith will be joining the Foundation with 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…
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 MoreThe Parent Infant Foundation is delighted to welcome its new Chair of Trustees, Nick Wilkie. Nick brings a wealth of experience in the children’s sector from his previous roles as Chief Executive of NCT (National Childbirth Trust) and London Youth, and UK Programmes Director at Save the Children. Nick joins Parent Infant Foundation at a critical time as we…
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