First 1001 Days
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The First 1001 Days Movement is a coalition of over 200 charities and professionals who believe that babies’ emotional wellbeing and development matters.
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Joined June 2014
Following recent news about an infant formula recall, we want to assure parents that it is safe for them to switch to another brand. There is no evidence that switching formulas does any harm. If you are using a specialised formula, please speak to your health professional about
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The First 1001 Days Movement welcomes the government’s decision to abolish the two-child limit. Growing up in poverty can harm a baby’s healthy growth and development, with lasting effects on their wellbeing now and in the future. Read our statement 👇 https://t.co/vML4G20kCZ
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We're delighted to be working with @EarlyChildhood as an early adopter of their new series of animated films to support the social and emotional development of babies & young children. Together, we can promote nurturing relationships & give every child the best start in life.
The science is clear: little moments matter. Our new series of animations, based on The Shaping Us Framework, explores how early brain development is influenced by the relationships babies and young children experience every day. Watch the full series now: https://t.co/EjVrsRLskt
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"Currently there are just 50 parent-infant teams across the UK. It is estimated that there are over 100,000 babies in the UK at risk of disorganised attachment. So teams only reach around 5 per cent of vulnerable families." Tamora Langley has written for @politicshome about the
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The first 1,001 days of life, from conception to two years old, should be a magical time for families. Seeing babies develop a sense of themselves and the world around them can feel miraculous.
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The video from our latest lunchtime webinar is now online. It looked at the recommendations made in the Manifesto for Babies and the progress being made against them. https://t.co/MCYbAdXenm
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Join us for our next lunchtime webinar looking back at our Manifesto for Babies in light of policy developments. 🎤 Hosted by Ben Curran with Tamora Langley, Matthew Hann, Emma Gardner & Eunice Lumsden 🗓️ 1PM on Weds 23 July 👉 Register https://t.co/8a0dvHWFNS
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The @first1001days is 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 & families from the very start by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025. https://t.co/snfgBVcxNC
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Free #IMHAW025 webinar! Join us to kick start #IMHAW2025 on Mon 9th June, 1pm, as we launch our new report ‘Who is holding the baby?’. Hear from the Parent-Infant Foundation & @mayaellisuk, Chair of the #APPGonBabies (Pregnancy to Age 2). Book here👉 https://t.co/KbbuQuNIJ1
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📣We're hiring!📣 Following our successful bid with the @TNLComFund, we have two new job roles open for applications. We're looking for a Strategic Clinical Lead & a Project Manager to lead development and delivery of the National PAIR Framework. Details👇 https://t.co/HhSk4GIMN9
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Have you signed up for our webinar in partnership with @LabourList? It's this Thursday 15th May at 12.30pm. We will hear from some brilliant speakers as they discuss what the Labour Missions mean for babies. Book your spot today! Details and link below👇
🌹The LabourList team are excited to announce we'll be holding a special online event, in partnership with the @ParentInfantFdn, to discuss what the Labour Missions mean for babies?👶 We'll be joined by National Mission Champions @rosie_wrighting and @sarahsmithlab, CEO of
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We're delighted to announce we've been awarded more than £1 million from @TNLComFund to create a new National Parent-Infant Relationship (PAIR) Framework! Working with delivery partners @IdeasAlliance_ & @AFNCCF, we can't wait to get started! Details👉 https://t.co/kopVP3nfvg
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📢Calling clinicians working in perinatal mental health settings 📢Can you spare a few minutes to help with research for a Clinical Psychology thesis? All you have to do is share your views and experience of parent-infant relationships assessment in perinatal settings. All the
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Great resource from the @rcpsych on their new early years #mentalhealth webpage. The page links to both their infant and early childhood mental health report and their early years briefing for parliamentarians. Take a look 👉 https://t.co/I4xUlu34ft
rcpsych.ac.uk
Information about the College's policy relating to early years mental health.
The first five years of life are crucial to a child’s development, the prevention of future #mentalhealth conditions and the promotion of mental wellbeing and resilience. Read more about our case for action here: 🖥➡️ https://t.co/hl5ZrFNw0T
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Have you seen our External opportunities webpage? We've recently added the details of a tender from @Kent_cc for the creation of a new, ground-breaking multidisciplinary parent-infant service in Kent. Deadline this Wed 16/04 for registering interest. 👇
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Have you seen this new report from @first1001days member, @dadmattersuk about their Stockport service? It is great to see such positive results from the services being delivered to support dads and their relationships with their babies. Have a read 👇 https://t.co/lQSQyMy4Oo
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Exciting news! At @first1001days we will of course provide evidence to this inquiry. Now under a new and excellent Chair @LaylaMoran @CommonsHealth have launched an inquiry on pregnancy and the first 2 years.
Click here to share your views and experience of support available in the first 1000 days of life 👇
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Check out this @nesta_uk event on 24th April: 'How to support early years innovation in local authorities'. The lunchtime event will explore how Nesta & local authorities worked together to deliver innovation in the early years to help children thrive
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Discover how Nesta and three local authorities worked together to improve outcomes for children.
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📢#IMHAW2025 Theme launched! 🧵1/3 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👉 https://t.co/jrv7KLq0d2
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We have made a submission to the Government's spending review calling for investment in: 1⃣ Start for Life 2⃣ Breastfeeding 3⃣Tackling child poverty 4⃣Health Visitors 5⃣Paternity Leave Read more 👇 https://t.co/ajLY3DZQ6D
parentinfantfoundation.org.uk
The First 1001 Days Movement has recently submitted its submission to the Government’s 2025 spending review. The submission focuses on how the Government can meet its ambition to give children the...
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