About AiMH UK
Founded in 1996 as a not-for-profit organisation, AiMH UK was the first organisation in the UK to bring together the many different professionals working with infants and their families.
AiMH UK has supported thousands of professionals to develop both their practice and understanding about infant mental health.
AiMH UK has celebrated 25 years
- Raising recognition of the importance of Infant Mental Health for future development
- Successfully lobbying for Infant Mental Health to become part of government policy and planning
- Bringing together diverse professionals whose work promotes the well-being of infants and toddlers
Recent developments include:
- Contributing to raising standards of Infant Mental Health Practice with the launch, at the Houses of Parliament, of the Infant Mental Health Competency Framework
- Hosting a wide range of accessible online CPD training events delivered by experts in the field of infant mental health and designed to update professional practice.
Executive Committee
Debbie Brace
Early Language and Behaviour Consultant
Dr Nicola Canale
Specialist Educational Psychologist & Parents Plus Manager
Jane Davies
Specialist Health Visitor
Sarah Fielding
Highly Specialised Child Psychotherapist
Elizabeth Hills
Practice Lead / Manager Court Work Facilitator Team
Clare Lord
Early Years Adviser
Dr Kerry Taylor
Founder & Clinical Director (BrightPip)
Julie Watson
National Professional Advisor Children and young people (& Supporting maternity) & Lead for CQC Think Child Strategy
Become amember
Join AiMH UK and your local hub to develop your knowledge, skills, and confidence, and access a wealth of specialist information on the AiMH UK website.
Sharing expertise on how we work with infants and their families increases the effectiveness of our work.
Register a training provider
Reach a wider audience and promote your education or training course on our dedicated IMHDirectory. The AiMH UK IMHDirectory serves as a valuable resource showcasing infant mental health training and learning opportunities.
Register today and join our community which attracts learners and practitioners from all around the UK
AIMH UKDonations
We’re using JustGiving, for donations to AiMH UK. Your donation enables us to continue our work, promoting the importance of infant mental health and making a real difference to improve outcomes for parents, babies and toddlers. Thank you for making a difference!