Andrea Leadsom
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The Rt Hon. Dame Andrea Leadsom
South Northamptonshire
Joined May 2009
The Government is urging families to “read more, scroll less”and we couldn’t agree more. Reading together strengthens early bonds, builds confidence and sets the stage for lifelong learning. @LiteracyVols are doing it right and we’re so proud to partner with them! #Reading
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📚 This week we’re celebrating our partner charity, @LiteracyVols ! One of six charities to receive funding in our first £1 million grants round, they’re helping babies and families in Nottinghamshire discover the joy of books during the first 1001 days. #Reading #Books
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Please apply! We believe every baby should experience the best start in life ❤️
💜 Our charity grants window is open! We’re funding UK charities supporting babies & families through the first 1,001 days, from pregnancy to age two. Apply now at 🔗 https://t.co/KhYQfLyKkn Stage one closes 19 Dec. Together, we can help every baby have the best start in life.
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It’s an excellent podcast, Theo. Congratulations on the work you are doing to highlight birth trauma - every baby should experience the best start in life, which means in the womb, during the birth experience and beyond. Mums need support, empathy and to be heard….
🎙️ Thanks to Dame Andrea Leadsom for coming on #BreakingtheTaboo and sharing her experience of birth trauma and post natal depression. This episode is packed full of useful advice and practical information for new mums and families looking for support with their mental health and
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The first 1001 days, from pregnancy to age 2, are critical in shaping a baby’s future. We must support both mums’ and dads’ mental health & make it a policy priority. Tune in to hear @andrealeadsom talk to @TheoClarkeMP in her latest podcast https://t.co/R8KVsYmah4
#1001CriticalD
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Thanks so much to @VanessaBaffoe for inviting @andrealeadsom to speak to @LBCNews about the need to support #dads with their mental health after having a baby. Research launched today tragically reveals that 7 times as many dads as mums die by suicide in the 1001 critical days.
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Thank you @andrealeadsom for your leading voice on babies, early years and parenting as pivotal for families, welfare, education and economy. @Home_Start @homestart_rkh I'll never stop banging on about babies. This is why
telegraph.co.uk
When we invest in babies, we reduce the pressure on social services, schools, the NHS, and even the criminal justice system
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The beauty of modern Britain is that we don’t have to choose between pride in our roots and pride in our country. We can and should have both. Read my piece on why the St George’s & Union flags belong to us all 🇬🇧🏴🇬🇧 https://t.co/95hk5ZuuNw
conservativehome.com
That pride, that sense of belonging, is what we should be encouraging in every town, every city, and every community.
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We’ve launched the ‘1001 critical days declaration’ - 1001 parliamentarians across the world to sign up to “We believe every baby should experience the best start in life”. Thanks to @LindsayHoyle_MP - Speaker of UK @HouseofCommons for being Number One! 👶🏻👶🏽👶👶🏿❤️
https://t.co/ml1zvhSGSi is live! Packed with info on charity grants, research updates, family resources, news & how to get your MP to support our global campaign for babies! #1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Babies #Pregnancy #Charity
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Our website is live!! Helping every baby across the world to experience the best start in life is my total passion - more importantly, when we achieve this we will also create a healthier, happier world! 👶🏻👶🏽👶👶🏾❤️ 1001 Critical Days Foundation
1001criticaldays.com
Support babies from pregnancy to age two. Learn how our charity funds early years services, research & global advocacy today.
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On International Fathers’ Mental Health Day watch the trailer of our powerful and deeply moving new film "Invisible” to raise awareness of new #Fathers #MentalHealth and factors impacting the emotional wellbeing of fathers. https://t.co/bHURnLeBu6
#DadsMHDay
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At 1001 Critical Days, we want every baby to enjoy the best start for life and we will soon be launching the opportunity for charities to apply for a grant to help us make this happen. #1001CriticalDays #1001CriticalDaysFoundation #EarlyYears #Charity #Grants #Funding #NonProfit
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What do you think is the next critical question we need to answer so we can better support babies & families? If you’re a policymaker, academic or practitioner in the perinatal space, we would love to hear from you. Take our survey at: https://t.co/5D9l9YUU8g
#1001CriticalDays
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Did you know that the first 1001 days of life, from pregnancy to age two, are crucial for our development? @AndreaLeadsom, founder of our new charity 1001 Critical Days Foundation, explains why the developments that take place during the perinatal period are so important.
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The @first1001days is a crucial period for every baby. Looking forward to providing evidence to the inquiry (as former Minister for Start for Life) tomorrow morning!
Tomorrow, 9.30am We will be hearing from @MichaelMarmot and @andrealeadsom at our evidence session looking into the first 1000 days inquiry, examining progress made since 2019, approaches to delivering early years services and proportionate universalism. Learn more 👇
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Easter Sunday off to church. Christ is risen! Happy Easter ❤️
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Are you passionate about helping every baby get The Best Start for Life? We are looking for a Grants Officer: 🥰👶🏽👶🏻
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I'm delighted to announce that the first episode has now dropped of my new podcast “Breaking the Taboo”. I'll be looking at the issue of birth trauma by speaking to affected mothers, families, health care professionals and campaigners for some practical advice. So listen in and
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