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AiMH UK Autumn Newsletter

Discover the latest updates in the AiMH UK Autumn Newsletter! Packed with news, upcoming events, and resources to support infant mental health professionals, this edition is a must-read. Stay informed and connected with the AiMH community!

Calling Baby Room and Early Years Professionals!

Boost your Professional Development.
A unique opportunity to join a Work Discussion Group led by Peter Elfer, Early Years Team, University of Roehampton, and Ruth Seglow. Consultant Child Psychotherapist.

Reflection on AiMH UK events by Susan Gault MBE

AiMH UK influences practice and Policy: Susan Gault MBE, Head of Public Health Nursing in NHSCT attended an AiMH UK Lunchtime Skills Box which has now influenced the work they are doing within their regional child health programme.

Welcoming Our New Trustees to the AiMH UK Board

We are thrilled to welcome three exceptional individuals to the AiMH UK Board as our newest trustees. Their diverse expertise, passion for infant mental health, and commitment to our mission will undoubtedly strengthen our efforts and broaden our impact; Dr Helen Simmons, Emily Gandy & Sarah Sturrock.

1001 Days Update

As a member of the 1001 Days Movement, we are pleased to share an update following the recent Government election.

Help us receive £1000 from the Benefact Group.

Please nominate us for a chance to win £1,000 as part of Benefact Group’s annual Movement for Good Awards, which is giving over £1million away to charities and good causes.

Baby Communication Week 2024

The Brazelton Centre is holding Baby Communication Week from July 1st - 5th.

Understanding Babies ♥ Affirming Parents ♥ Nurturing Relationships

1001 Days – A Manifesto for Babies

The First 1001 Days Movement of over 200 charities and professionals has launched the ‘Manifesto for Babies’ to highlight 5 urgent recommendations for all political parties

Children at the Table Campaign

AiMH UK are proud to be a supporter of the Children at the Table Campaign. Read more about this worthwhile campaign

New toolkit launched by the MMHA and Mental Health Foundation

Amplifying Maternal Voices (AMV) Toolkit. The resource is part of the two-year AMV project to spotlight mothers' maternal mental health experiences from seldom-heard communities.

Early years trial on the ADBB Study released

Royal Foundation-backed early years trial on the Alarm Distress Baby Scale (ADBB) with iHV reveals overwhelming positive results.

My Play and Discover Bag

The parent/carer plays an important role in helping children learn and develop by observing and engaging in their play.

Virtual school for Children in Care

improve the educational journey and outcomes for children in care, from early years to the end of Year 13. Support and guidance to care leavers maybe offered and also to the staff supporting them.

Rupture, repair, reslience (and Kintsugi)

‘Kintsugi’ is the Japanese custom of repairing broken or cracked items with gold. Once completed, beautiful seams of gold glint in the item

Getting through lockdown with a baby

In this blog, Liz shares her thoughts on getting through lock-down with a baby using the helpful acronym T.R.U.S.T.