Alison Baum OBE 💚
@AlisonBaum
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President @BestBeginnings children's charity - a catalyst for change using evidence, film, tech, innovation & collaboration to ⬇️inequalities & ⬆️life chances
London
Joined November 2011
It’s been >15 years since I founded @BestBeginnings I’m immensely proud of all the charity’s brilliant team has achieved through embracing innovation, evidence & the #PowerOfCollaboration I’ve decided it’s time for me to handover the mantle to a new CEO👇🏼 https://t.co/QQqY0Qsjpu
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Explore our briefing packs, which are the first in a series we intend to produce to increase the accessibility and usability of our evidence in direct practice and learning contexts. https://t.co/HT9a3CiCHH
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Brilliant to see a spotlight on the importance of families and parenting in part 2 of the #FamilyReview
Today I have published ‘A Positive Approach to Parenting: Part 2 of the Independent #FamilyReview’. My report recognises the impact that parents & carers have on a child's life & looks at how services can be designed to better support them. https://t.co/NPYK1W3PP9
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Today I have published ‘A Positive Approach to Parenting: Part 2 of the Independent #FamilyReview’. My report recognises the impact that parents & carers have on a child's life & looks at how services can be designed to better support them. https://t.co/NPYK1W3PP9
childrenscommissioner.gov.uk
This report shares new insights into the positive impact of a strong family, looking at the crucial role parents play and tools that every parent needs to have agency over their families’ outcomes.
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Urgent Safety Advice: Stop 🛑 using baby self-feeding pillows immediately and dispose of them safely says @OfficeforSandS
https://t.co/LGsKkN4o9a
@WeCYPnurses @WeMidwives @BarnardosHealth @iHealthVisiting @RCPCHtweets @NHS_NELondon @NHSEnglandLDN @NHSBartsHealth @ShereenNimmo
gov.uk
Self-feeding pillows/prop feeders present a risk of serious harm or death from choking or aspiration pneumonia.
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Fantastic time with my dear friend @consideredview enjoying a festive hot chocolate, my first ever cognac & wonderful convo @TeamCMidO
@morris_ep & @globalhlthtwit your 👂🏼👂🏼 must be 🔥, in a good way :) Looking forward to catching-up soon :)
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BOOK our members open lounge session 14th Dec @1pm to get 💡 answers to that question 🤔 you have over lunch 🥗 #socialprescribing #linkworkermodel Log in to book 🎟 https://t.co/Afa8P7l3pf
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Can you help out friends at Warwick University with a survey? If you are expecting a baby or have a baby under 1, we want to hear your views on emotional support when becoming a dad in the UK. We want you to complete a short survey, your responses will help us plan services to
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What do we want? Affordable childcare When do we want it? NOW!! It was an honour to March alongside thousands of women, mothers, fathers, children and supporters in the London #MarchOfTheMummies today led by @PregnantScrewed
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Tomorrow at 10:00 wez is going to be at Bolton hospital for his outreach session. If your there as a new or soon to be dad, please stop and say hi to Wez. He can offer some great advice and offers of help.
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We need to work together to achieve the best for women’s health and to empower our members, fellow and trainees during these difficult times. 2/2
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Delighted to be elected at a vice-president of the @RCObsGyn. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all those who supported me throughout the years. I do not underestimate the current challenges we all facing, but I will do my best. 1/2
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@GurinderC From my experience all too often, big societal shifts are all too often catalysed by negative events, not so with your genius 🎥! You’ve been the catalyst for grassroots change which underpinned Sunday’s #Lionesses “Tipping Point”! Incredible! Plse DM me :)
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There is new guidance issued by @NICEGetInvolved today on #PlGF testing. Prof Jenny Myers explains why this is important https://t.co/cWGSYiyxN0 Please RT
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@DrAndyMayers @BestBeginnings #PowerOfCollaboration
@BestBeginnings 1st applied for funding to create @BabyBuddyApp for dads in 2011. Our lack of success was in large part due to lack of public understanding of how much dads need & lack support You, @MarkWilliamsFMH & others changed this, & the app is live!
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It’s been >15 years since I founded @BestBeginnings I’m immensely proud of all the charity’s brilliant team has achieved through embracing innovation, evidence & the #PowerOfCollaboration I’ve decided it’s time for me to handover the mantle to a new CEO👇🏼 https://t.co/QQqY0Qsjpu
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Starting July 12th, Father's Beacon supporting fathers on the frontline. #frontline @BlueMinds_WG
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We are so excited to share that localised content in our Baby Buddy app is now available in 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧! 🙌 If you're a new or expectant parent, you can explore all maternity services available using Baby Buddy. Download the app ➡️ https://t.co/YWeK03QHze
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