Parent-Infant Foundation
@parentinfantfdn.bsky.social
We support the growth and quality of specialised parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. Previously PIPUK.
Find us on:
www.linkedin.com/company/parent-infantfoundation/
www.parentinfantfoundation.org.uk
Find us on:
www.linkedin.com/company/parent-infantfoundation/
www.parentinfantfoundation.org.uk
We're delighted to be working with the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood as an early adopter of their new series of animated films to support the social & emotional development of babies & young children.
Watch + share: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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August 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We're delighted to be working with the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood as an early adopter of their new series of animated films to support the social & emotional development of babies & young children.
Watch + share: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch + share: youtube.com/playlist?lis...
The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.
We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.
July 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill.
We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.
We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.
In response to today's #SpendingReview, our CEO
@keithareed.bsky.social has welcomed commitment to expanding the Family Hubs programme, but is disappointed by the lack of clarity around funding for #StartForLife services, particularly during #IMHAW2025
Full statement 👉http://bit.ly/4kCwYDN
@keithareed.bsky.social has welcomed commitment to expanding the Family Hubs programme, but is disappointed by the lack of clarity around funding for #StartForLife services, particularly during #IMHAW2025
Full statement 👉http://bit.ly/4kCwYDN
June 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
In response to today's #SpendingReview, our CEO
@keithareed.bsky.social has welcomed commitment to expanding the Family Hubs programme, but is disappointed by the lack of clarity around funding for #StartForLife services, particularly during #IMHAW2025
Full statement 👉http://bit.ly/4kCwYDN
@keithareed.bsky.social has welcomed commitment to expanding the Family Hubs programme, but is disappointed by the lack of clarity around funding for #StartForLife services, particularly during #IMHAW2025
Full statement 👉http://bit.ly/4kCwYDN
Today we've launched new research which shows a growing number of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. But in many areas, specialist support is still not available.
Find out more & help us ask #Whoisholdingthebaby?’ this #IMHAW2025 👉bit.ly/43ys30y
Find out more & help us ask #Whoisholdingthebaby?’ this #IMHAW2025 👉bit.ly/43ys30y
June 9, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Today we've launched new research which shows a growing number of parent-infant relationship teams across the UK. But in many areas, specialist support is still not available.
Find out more & help us ask #Whoisholdingthebaby?’ this #IMHAW2025 👉bit.ly/43ys30y
Find out more & help us ask #Whoisholdingthebaby?’ this #IMHAW2025 👉bit.ly/43ys30y
Its Infant Mental Health Awareness Week & we're asking policymakers, commissioners & service planners, 'Who is holding the baby?'
We're stating the week at 1pm today with a webinar to launch our new #Whoisholdingthebaby report.
Last tickets👉 bit.ly/43OF71S #IMHAW2025
We're stating the week at 1pm today with a webinar to launch our new #Whoisholdingthebaby report.
Last tickets👉 bit.ly/43OF71S #IMHAW2025
June 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Its Infant Mental Health Awareness Week & we're asking policymakers, commissioners & service planners, 'Who is holding the baby?'
We're stating the week at 1pm today with a webinar to launch our new #Whoisholdingthebaby report.
Last tickets👉 bit.ly/43OF71S #IMHAW2025
We're stating the week at 1pm today with a webinar to launch our new #Whoisholdingthebaby report.
Last tickets👉 bit.ly/43OF71S #IMHAW2025
We’re one of 70+ orgs united in standing with the PM’s commitment to the early years.
Together, we’re urging Keir Starmer to support babies, children and families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025.
buff.ly/RVogQQq
Together, we’re urging Keir Starmer to support babies, children and families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025.
buff.ly/RVogQQq
June 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We’re one of 70+ orgs united in standing with the PM’s commitment to the early years.
Together, we’re urging Keir Starmer to support babies, children and families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025.
buff.ly/RVogQQq
Together, we’re urging Keir Starmer to support babies, children and families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025.
buff.ly/RVogQQq
Free #IMHAW2025 webinar!
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
May 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Free #IMHAW2025 webinar!
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report & ask the crucial question ‘Who is holding the baby?’.
Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellismp.bsky.social, Chair of the APPG on Babies (Pregnancy to Age 2).
Book👉bit.ly/43OF71S
📣We're hiring!📣
Following our successful bid with the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we have 2 job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to run development & delivery of the National PAIR Framework.
Details: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/vacancies/
Following our successful bid with the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we have 2 job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to run development & delivery of the National PAIR Framework.
Details: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/vacancies/
May 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
📣We're hiring!📣
Following our successful bid with the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we have 2 job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to run development & delivery of the National PAIR Framework.
Details: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/vacancies/
Following our successful bid with the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk, we have 2 job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to run development & delivery of the National PAIR Framework.
Details: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/vacancies/
We're delighted to announce we've been awarded more than £1 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Framework!
Working with delivery partners Ideas Alliance & Anna Freud, we can't wait to get started!
Details👉 bit.ly/4jF3G75
Working with delivery partners Ideas Alliance & Anna Freud, we can't wait to get started!
Details👉 bit.ly/4jF3G75
May 2, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We're delighted to announce we've been awarded more than £1 million from The National Lottery Community Fund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Framework!
Working with delivery partners Ideas Alliance & Anna Freud, we can't wait to get started!
Details👉 bit.ly/4jF3G75
Working with delivery partners Ideas Alliance & Anna Freud, we can't wait to get started!
Details👉 bit.ly/4jF3G75
#IMHAW2025 #Whoisholdingthebaby Our research shows a growing number of parent-infant teams. But in many areas, there is still no support. #IMHAW will highlight how important these services are, and urge decision makers to understand ‘who is holding the baby’ in their area. 🧵 2/3
March 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
#IMHAW2025 #Whoisholdingthebaby Our research shows a growing number of parent-infant teams. But in many areas, there is still no support. #IMHAW will highlight how important these services are, and urge decision makers to understand ‘who is holding the baby’ in their area. 🧵 2/3
📢#IMHAW2025 Theme launched!
This year's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th June) will be asking, Who is holding the baby?
#IMHAW2025 will shine a light on the gaps in services that support vulnerable babies & their families.
Details👉bit.ly/42nUI63
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This year's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th June) will be asking, Who is holding the baby?
#IMHAW2025 will shine a light on the gaps in services that support vulnerable babies & their families.
Details👉bit.ly/42nUI63
🧵1/2
March 6, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📢#IMHAW2025 Theme launched!
This year's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th June) will be asking, Who is holding the baby?
#IMHAW2025 will shine a light on the gaps in services that support vulnerable babies & their families.
Details👉bit.ly/42nUI63
🧵1/2
This year's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th June) will be asking, Who is holding the baby?
#IMHAW2025 will shine a light on the gaps in services that support vulnerable babies & their families.
Details👉bit.ly/42nUI63
🧵1/2
@bencurran.bsky.social and @childrennortheast.bsky.social met with @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social recently to talk about their 'Little Minds in Mind' parent-infant relationship service and the Start for Life programme.
Sharon also heard how important local services are from local families.
Sharon also heard how important local services are from local families.
February 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
@bencurran.bsky.social and @childrennortheast.bsky.social met with @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social recently to talk about their 'Little Minds in Mind' parent-infant relationship service and the Start for Life programme.
Sharon also heard how important local services are from local families.
Sharon also heard how important local services are from local families.
Thanks Nursery World for chatting to @mayaellismp.bsky.social, our Chair of the new APPG on Babies. Maya speaks about what inspired her to get into politics, and how having a new wave of MPs with young families in parliament offers a huge opportunity to represent babies! Read more: bit.ly/42PXKCG
February 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Thanks Nursery World for chatting to @mayaellismp.bsky.social, our Chair of the new APPG on Babies. Maya speaks about what inspired her to get into politics, and how having a new wave of MPs with young families in parliament offers a huge opportunity to represent babies! Read more: bit.ly/42PXKCG
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We are pleased to support the campaign asks, and are delighted to see that 'ask six' echoes our calls for increased funding in prevention & early intervention, including full national roll out of the #StartforLife programme & family hubs.
Read more: bit.ly/4aRd8jZ
#FutureMindsCampaign
We are pleased to support the campaign asks, and are delighted to see that 'ask six' echoes our calls for increased funding in prevention & early intervention, including full national roll out of the #StartforLife programme & family hubs.
Read more: bit.ly/4aRd8jZ
#FutureMindsCampaign
February 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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We are pleased to support the campaign asks, and are delighted to see that 'ask six' echoes our calls for increased funding in prevention & early intervention, including full national roll out of the #StartforLife programme & family hubs.
Read more: bit.ly/4aRd8jZ
#FutureMindsCampaign
We are pleased to support the campaign asks, and are delighted to see that 'ask six' echoes our calls for increased funding in prevention & early intervention, including full national roll out of the #StartforLife programme & family hubs.
Read more: bit.ly/4aRd8jZ
#FutureMindsCampaign
The decline in young people's mental health is unacceptable.
As members of the Coalition, @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, we're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the children's mental health crisis.
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As members of the Coalition, @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, we're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the children's mental health crisis.
🧵1/2
February 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM
The decline in young people's mental health is unacceptable.
As members of the Coalition, @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, we're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the children's mental health crisis.
🧵1/2
As members of the Coalition, @cypmentalhealth.bsky.social, we're proud to endorse the #FutureMindsCampaign calling for immediate and scalable steps that the Government can take to address the children's mental health crisis.
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We're delighted that the Govt. has recently announced £126million funding for Family Hubs & #StartforLife. Every interaction in these early relationships is a chance to build a baby's brain. Anytime, anywhere, it all adds up #LittleMomentsTogether nhs.uk/start-for-life/early-learning-development/
January 23, 2025 at 11:13 AM
We're delighted that the Govt. has recently announced £126million funding for Family Hubs & #StartforLife. Every interaction in these early relationships is a chance to build a baby's brain. Anytime, anywhere, it all adds up #LittleMomentsTogether nhs.uk/start-for-life/early-learning-development/
@pippaheylings.bsky.social asked whether Start for Life services could be extended to every area of England, including to her South Cambridgeshire constituency.
The government confirmed that it holds the ambition to ensure that start for life services reach every child.
The government confirmed that it holds the ambition to ensure that start for life services reach every child.
January 7, 2025 at 12:51 PM
@pippaheylings.bsky.social asked whether Start for Life services could be extended to every area of England, including to her South Cambridgeshire constituency.
The government confirmed that it holds the ambition to ensure that start for life services reach every child.
The government confirmed that it holds the ambition to ensure that start for life services reach every child.
2024 has been a great year of progress for the babies, families & professionals we aim to support. From more specialised teams, our #BabyPM film, & the great news that
#StartforLife will be extended!
Read our round up here: bit.ly/4fnJ4gr
Merry Christmas & thanks for all you do to support babies!
#StartforLife will be extended!
Read our round up here: bit.ly/4fnJ4gr
Merry Christmas & thanks for all you do to support babies!
December 18, 2024 at 6:46 PM
2024 has been a great year of progress for the babies, families & professionals we aim to support. From more specialised teams, our #BabyPM film, & the great news that
#StartforLife will be extended!
Read our round up here: bit.ly/4fnJ4gr
Merry Christmas & thanks for all you do to support babies!
#StartforLife will be extended!
Read our round up here: bit.ly/4fnJ4gr
Merry Christmas & thanks for all you do to support babies!
📢New All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Babies launched!👶The new Group's purpose is to champion the needs of vulnerable babies & will be led by the elected officers @mayaellismp.bsky.social @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social Patrick Spencer MP & Freddie van Mierlo MP. More details 👉bit.ly/4f8Ved6
December 12, 2024 at 1:20 PM
📢New All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Babies launched!👶The new Group's purpose is to champion the needs of vulnerable babies & will be led by the elected officers @mayaellismp.bsky.social @elsieblundellmp.bsky.social Patrick Spencer MP & Freddie van Mierlo MP. More details 👉bit.ly/4f8Ved6