My Nursery World Op-Ed calls for a National Children’s Service to co-ordinate the work of siloed Govt depts & ensure all children can thrive. It would guarantee a world class, universal childcare in early years, so absent from the Govt's current 'promise'. nurseryworld.co.uk/opinion/articl…

Today marks 36 years since the BBC did the greatest ever ‘Meet The Teams’ for the 1988 FA Cup Final.

The graphics, the backdrop of the Wembley terraces, and the music from Top Gun makes this the most 80s thing you’ll see all day.

Absolutely glorious.

Really proud to have played a small part in the hearing of dads and co-parents voices during the Birth Trauma Enquiry, and attending the launch today. So much more to do now the report has been published - systems to change, voices to hear and experiences to acknowledge…

We are looking for trustees to join our Board and help achieve our vision to support families with young children in Wandsworth through challenging times.
Find out more homestartwandsworth.org.uk/become-a-trust…

Congratulations to the amazing Floella Benjamin on a well deserved BAFTA award. You've brought so much joy to children's lives and to advance inclusion. Home-Start UK are so grateful for your tireless campaigning for children and for your work as patron of Home-Start W, K&C, H&F

On the red carpet for the ⁦BAFTA⁩ television awards. And being showered with love and affection

Thank you to all the brave parents who contributed to the @birthtrauma report released today - and to experts including Kieran Anders from dadmattersuk (project supported by Home-Start HOST) who are cited as good practice for providing support to partners.
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So many women shared experiences of birth trauma for this vital inquiry. Their bravery has opened up a national conversation. Madeline Hudson I am so proud as a member of Theo Clarke MP's special advisory group. Please ensure the launch today is a turning point for generations to come

Please share our call out for trustees. We have a lot to do to protect children and childhood in Scotland . If you have the values, experience and skills, we would love you to join us in our mission to improve the safety and wellbeing of our young people and their families

Hahaha! I use SO MANY of these. Am a particular fan of lummox

If you're in the VCSE in #perinatalmentalhealth don't forget to sign up for next Wed's free chat, co-facilitated alongside Sian from Maternal Mental Health Alliance to explore how we might leverage the voice of the VCSE & 'Be Heard Now'. Register below 👇

Please share our new Shelter film. So a new generation regain the right to a safe home.
#MadeInSocialHousing

Interested in a leadership role supporting 180 Home-Start charities working with families?
An AMAZING OPPORTUNITY to join Home-Start UK as Director of Network Impact. Here's a short video and visit home-start.org.uk/director-of-ne… to find out more.

Being a #HomeStartCymru volunteer takes compassion and commitment.

By volunteering, you can support families across #Wales .

If you’re looking for an exciting, fulfilling role and can give something back to your community, apply today. #WhyDoI ?

Congratulations to John Swinney on his election as Scotland’s First Minister🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

'Imagine what every child could achieve, & what we could achieve as a nation, in the next quarter of a century if we made child poverty a thing of the past.'

Response from Head of Scotland, Claire Telfer👇

Exciting news - best wishes for the newly merged organisation from all Home-Start UK

.The King's Fund Kiran Chauhan & Naja Felter are curious re holistic approaches to managing anxiety in organisations & what might stop this happening - would you like to join them to explore, learn with others & experiment with what is possible? Sarah Woolnough kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Our CEO Alison Morton 💙 presentation at Foundation Year Information & Research webinar on early language & the role of the health visitor is now available to watch📣
Proportionate Universalism Now & Hopes for the Future: youtu.be/NHi3o-SOaGM?fe… via YouTube

Our website is live. You can check it out here
👉🏾bmhwa.co.uk

A huge thank you to all the organisations who have shown their support for the Black Mental Health Manifesto so far 🤩🙏🏾

If you're interested in signing up, please email [email protected]

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