We welcome the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s report, First 1000 Days: a renewed focus. It calls for a funded national roll-out of Family Hubs, to rebuild the health visiting workforce, and stronger parent–infant support. Our full response 👇 parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/first-1001-d...

The First 1001 Days Movement welcomes the government’s decision to abolish the two-child limit from April 2026. It is the most cost-effective way to lift children out of poverty. Read our full statement 👇 parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/first-1001-d...

We welcome the Men’s Health Strategy & support its recognition of fatherhood as a critical life stage shaping men’s health, children’s outcomes & family wellbeing. Read our full statement 👇 www.parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/first-1001-days-movement-response-to-the-mens-health-strategy-for-england

Tamora Langley has written for @politicshome.bsky.social about the fact that too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding. Read her contribution 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/many-babies-suffering-lack-earlymonths-bonding

Tamora Langley has written for @politicshome.bsky.social me about the fact that too many babies are suffering from a lack of early-months bonding. Read her contribution 👇 www.politicshome.com/opinion/article/many-babies-suffering-lack-earlymonths-bonding

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. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y60eXFC2pUk

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 www.tickettailor.com/events/first1001daysmovement/1786331

The House of Lords is currently debating amendments to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. We supported Lord Russell with his amendment calling for a comprehensive early years strategy, including the rollout of #StartforLife, improved data collection & a national social care workforce plan.

We are 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. buff.ly/RVogQQq

We have made a submission to the Government's spending review calling for investment in: 1⃣ Start for Life 2⃣ Breastfeeding 3⃣ Tackling child poverty 4⃣ Health Visitors 5⃣ Paternity Leave Read more 👇 parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/8898-2/

@bencurran.bsky.social and @childrennortheast.bsky.social met with @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social recently to talk about their 'Little Minds in Mind' parent-infant relationship service and the Start for Life programme. Sharon also heard how important local services are from local families.

Following a competitive election, we are delighted to announce the following candidates were successfully elected onto our steering group last night: @actionforchildren.bsky.social - Martha Hampson Anna Freud - Abi Miranda Association for Infant Mental Health (UK) - Jane Barlow