Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund

Delighted to share this #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek a video that we filmed with @AmmaBirth and Dr Anne McFadyen showing the importance of infant mental health 💛 Look out 👀 for the very cute babies from @AmmaBirth Family Group! 📽️vimeo.com/954726491?shar…

@homestartabdn Congratulations to you all - very well deserved nomination! Fingers crossed 🤞

We’re over the moon 💜 Home-Start Aberdeen is shortlisted for Small Organisation of the Year at the Celebrate Aberdeen Awards! 🎉 #CelebrateAberdeen #TeamHomeStart #Aberdeen #Charity #Community

Fatherhood changes everything - including friendships. Join us as we explore why these connections matter to dads, how fatherhood puts them at risk, and how dads can stay connected. 📅 Oct 1 | 🕒 2-3PM Save your spot below: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Impact Report 🔗 inspiringscotland.org.uk/news/perinatal… Thank you to everyone who has contributed to these reports 💜👶

📢 A round up of PIMH reports Charities supporting families are under pressure but full of potential. Our latest reports highlight the challenges, resilience, & impact of these vital services across Scotland. Under Pressure but Full of Potential 🔗 inspiringscotland.org.uk/under-pressure…

"It might reduce some of the barriers" Home Start North Glasgow and North Lanarkshire's Yvonne Farrelly told That's TV about how the benefits their new Maryhill hub can have for local families in need of support.

Under pressure but full of potential: an insights report on third-sector perinatal and infant mental health services in Scotland To continue changing lives, services need greater recognition, sustained investment, and long-term support. Read more: inspiringscotland.org.uk/under-pressure…

@HealthyValleys This is great news - we hear so often from families how beneficial baby massage classes can be! 👶💜

With 3 of our staff members completing their Baby Massage Instructor Course we can now run our own Baby Massage classes. Watch out for more dates coming soon at a location near you 👶🧡

Many parents struggle to access legal aid in Scotland. Shared Parenting Scotland have published a clear one-page guide to explain the basics and who may be eligible. Read more: sharedparenting.scot/new-quick-guid…

@WigHomeStart Thank you to you all for the work you do supporting babies and families in Wigtownshire 💜

🎯 Parental feedback isn’t just valuable — it’s essential. Understanding what families really need helps us improve support systems and services that make a difference at home. 💬🏡 Your voice matters. Let's build better, together. #FamilySupport #ParentVoice

Holidays can be tough when finances are tight. If you’re struggling to put food on the table or keep the lights on this summer, Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund is one quick click away. Share this with any family who needs a hand.

Long before they can talk, your baby begins conversations with you. By responding back and forth you can help their brain development. Find more information here: home-start.org.uk/helping-your-b… #BabyCommunicationWeek25 #BornToConnect @BrazeltonUK

Find out more about #BabyCommunicationWeek and how babies are born ready to communicate and engage in relationships from the very beginning 👉 brazelton.co.uk/baby-communica…

It's #BabyCommunicationWeek this week 👶🍼 Babies communicate with us in so many ways. @BrazeltonUK are sharing a fantastic video series this week on babies amazing social skills & how they are #BornToConnect 👇 youtu.be/i4woTRrXT2s?fe…

🤝 Do you work with or support dads? Our #DadsSurvey2025 is now LIVE and we'd love your help spreading the word! It takes just 5–10 minutes and gives dads across Scotland a chance to share their views. ⬇️ Please share with the dads know! bit.ly/dadssurvey2025

We have a new resource for practitioners working with babies, children and families in nature - Starting out to Play: thriveoutdoors.org.uk/resource/start… Developed with parents and early years practitioners with expertise from childhood play, learning & health sectors.

Dads – you matter more than you know! 💙 #fathersday From talking to the bump to those cuddles, songs, and silly games - every moment is shaping your baby’s world 🌍✨ Watch our short video to see just how much your time, love, and presence counts 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=GjZx6T…

There is also lots of helpful information on their website with tips & advice for the perinatal period 👉 fathersnetwork.org.uk/pregnancy_and_… Finally, here's a video highlighting how dads shape their baby's world 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=GjZx6T…

Today is International Fathers Mental Health Day. Support is available so no father has to go through this alone. Fathers Network Scotland has a dad-friendly directory where you can find support near you 👉 fathersnetwork.org.uk/directory

👨‍👧‍👦 Today is International Fathers Mental Health Day! Fatherhood can be tough, but you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Explore our dad-friendly directory to find groups and support near you — no endless searching needed #DadsMHDay fathersnetwork.org.uk/directory

A short article from an inspiring practitioner about her work using the NBO to put into practice the Scottish Gov's ‘Voice of the Infant' Guidelines and Pledge, in a remote area of Scotland. Amazing! brazelton.co.uk/nbo-map-scotla… @PIMHFund @PMHN_Scot @ScotPerinatal