We're delighted to welcome Breathe Melodies for Mums to our online map of grassroots #perinatalmentalhealth support services. This amazing service offers perinatal mums a 10 week singing programme that is unique, supportive and empowering. Visit the map here: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/map

We'd love to see you at our next #ConversationSpace on Tues 14 Oct at 10.30am. This month we're chatting with the amazing #perinatalmentalhealth #vcse community about 'Conduct of Care'. Book your FREE ticket now! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversati...

Check out this new blog post on celebrating a powerful new animation: See the Whole of Me. A collaboration between @waystowellness.org.uk, The Happy Mums Foundation, Roots and Wings Design and @newcastleuni.bsky.social Open Lab - this film is a community, life-course approach to maternal listening.

If you missed the six key insights from our interim evaluation report last week, you can now find them here on our blog: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/our-int...

This week we are so proud to support #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek 2025 led by The Motherhood Group - there are some fantastic themes and opportunities to look at new research, share insights from lived experience and explore how we can work together to create meaningful, lasting change.

This week, we're sharing findings from our interim evaluation report - a culmination of feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups and liaison with the grassroots PMH community. To find out more, email us and ask for an exec summary: [email protected]

Today is LGBT+ Parents and Carers Day so we're delighted to shine a spotlight on the amazing work of Proud 2 b Parents. Let's celebrate the diversity and flourishing of LGBT families and continue to fight against harmful stigma. Read the post here: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/communi...

This week, we're sharing findings from our interim evaluation report - a culmination of feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups and liaison with the grassroots PMH community. To find out more, email us and ask for an exec summary: [email protected]

Today's #ListeningLounge on 'The Myth of Perfect Parenthood' was so insightful and full of beautiful wisdom, brave questions and helpful reflections for the VCSE in perinatal mental health. Want to know when our next event is? Check out our website: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/events

This week, we're sharing findings from our interim evaluation report - a culmination of feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups and liaison with the grassroots PMH community. To find out more, email us and ask for an exec summary: [email protected]

This week, we're sharing findings from our interim evaluation report - a culmination of feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups and liaison with the grassroots PMH community. To find out more, email us and ask for an exec summary: [email protected]

This week, we're sharing findings from our interim evaluation report - a culmination of feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups and liaison with the grassroots PMH community. To find out more, email us and ask for an exec summary: [email protected]

Today, Mel and Becky attended a round table at the Houses of Parliament about maternal mental health in the Government's 10 year NHS plan. Thank you to @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social and @michellewelshmp.bsky.social for making sure the grassroots was well represented in this important conversation!

This week, we're sharing findings from our interim evaluation report - a culmination of feedback via interviews, surveys, focus groups and liaison with the grassroots PMH community. To find out more, email us and ask for an exec summary: [email protected]

This week we were lucky enough to meet up as a whole team to discuss and explore strategy for the Hearts & Minds Partnership. In this age of Zoom calls and constant screen time, meeting up in bright and beautiful Birmingham to drink tea, eat cake and strategise was quite simply wonderful.

Home-Start are proud to partner with The 1001 Critical Days Foundation to roll out Dad Matters nationally and to give every baby's dad the support he deserves. #HomeStart #1001CriticalDays #DadMatters #AllDadsMatter

This is Matt, one of our Root Makers, telling you about the recent updates we’ve made to the search filters on our England-wide digital map of grassroots perinatal mental health services. If you know a parent who needs support now, signpost them here: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/map

Last chance to get your FREE tickets to hear these fantastic sector leaders talking about the Myth of Perfect Parenthood from an EDEI angle. With Illiyin Morrison, Jacob Stokoe and Trudi Webber, it's going to be an exciting conversation. Thurs 18 Sep at 10.30am: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-...

This is your invite to our next Listening Lounge on Thurs 18 Sep at 10.30am. Come and listen in on a dynamic and EDEI-focused conversation about 'The Myth of Perfect Parenthood' - with Jacob Stokoe, Illiyin Morrison and Trudi Webber. Book for FREE at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-...

Welcome to 'Greater Manchester Doulas CIC' who have joined our England-wide digital map of perinatal mental health VCSEs. If you run a similar service and would like to join our map for FREE, just visit: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

A warm welcome to MotherZen CIC who have joined our England-wide digital map of perinatal mental health VCSEs. If you run a similar service and would like to join our map for FREE, just visit: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

We're delighted to share a video that showcases our most recent national meet-up for the grassroots perinatal mental health community. Thank you to Citizen Click for capturing the spirit and energy of the day! youtu.be/-19Rdw9qmDI?...

Last week Lea Lewin, Perinatal Specialist, was a guest speaker at our online 'Listening Lounge'. Leah spoke powerfully about consent during the birth experience and we're delighted to share a think piece which further explores the topic: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/listeni...

A warm welcome to 'Footprints Baby Loss' footprintsbabyloss.org who have joined our England-wide digital map of perinatal mental health VCSEs. If you run a similar service and would like to join our map for FREE, just visit: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

Some chat highlights from yesterday's 'Listening Lounge' - our podcast-style online workshop to explore EDEI into grassroots perinatal mental health. The theme was 'Am I Allowed?' - how consent shapes our experience of birth. Sign up to our newsletter to hear about the next one! eepurl.com/hv05XD

Don't forget to book your FREE space at our next online Listening Lounge on Tues 15 July at 1.30pm. Come and explore what consent means to us during the perinatal experience and listen to outstanding members of the grassroots perinatal mental health community: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-...

Welcome to 'Home-Start Blackburn and Darwen' who have joined our England-wide digital map of perinatal mental health VCSEs. If you run a similar service and would like to join our map for FREE, just visit: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

July is #PrideDisabilityMonth - a good time to consider how disability as an identity & culture can affect perinatal mental health. If YOU run a VCSE service for families where disability is part of the picture, visit our our website for ways we can support you: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org

Check out our blog post all about our recent national meet-up for the VCSE in perinatal mental health: Strengthening the Roots. If you couldn't make it, this is a great insight into the day. If you were there, this will be a lovely memento - enjoy! www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/strengt...

We're pleased to share this chance for the grassroots perinatal mental health community to have their voice heard by filling out this survey led by Mothers For Mothers. Complete it now to help drive lobbying and funding support for the sector. qualtricsxmsl99c3zjq.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

On the last day of Pride month, we must recognise that LGBTQ+ people face marginalisation and prejudice at many junctures in life. That's why these films about parental mental health featured by Baby Zone are so important. Watch them at: babyzone.org.uk/babybuddy-lg... @alexrjpaterson.bsky.social

We're so delighted (especially during Pride month) to be featuring BournethisWay on our blog - a wonderful, community based support service for LGBT parents. Find out more about them and the creative, compassionate ways they tailor their support at: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/communi...

Our next Listening Lounge is Tues 15 July at 1.30pm. Come and listen not just with your ears, but your senses and intuition. 'Am I Allowed' will explore a birthing person’s autonomy & right to make informed decisions about their body and care. Book for FREE at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/listening-...

Today's chat about 'Stillness & Silence' at our regular #conversationspace, was such a gift. Thank you to everyone who came along and generously shared their views, wisdom and tips on embracing pauses and quiet within the delivery of #grassroots perinatal mental health support. You are AMAZING!

If you’ve ever felt the noise and endless productivity to be a bit much, join us and other perinatal mental health VCSEs to chat about how we can (really) embrace Stillness & Silence. Weds 25 June - 10.30am. It’s FREE! Book now at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversati...

‪Hearts & Minds Partnership‬ @hmpartnership.bsky.social‬ Welcome to 'Black Mothers Matter' who have joined our England-wide digital map of perinatal mental health VCSEs. If you run a similar service and would like to join our map for FREE, just visit: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

On #InternationalFathersMentalHealthDay we want to celebrate the capacity of VCSE perinatal mental health services to offer compassionate, person-centred support for fathers in ALL types of family structures. Check out our digital map of services at: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/map

A warm welcome to 'Together After Loss' who have joined our England-wide digital map of perinatal mental health VCSEs. This wonderful service is run by Lancashire Mind. If you run a similar service and would like to join our map for FREE, just visit: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/join-us

If you work in grassroots perinatal mental health, come along to our next #Conversation Space on Weds 25 June at 10.30am. We'll chat about how to use stillness & silence for ourselves, our beneficiaries and services. Tickets are FREE but you need to book now at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conversati...

It's #infantmentalhealthawareness week. If you're a VCSE offering perinatal mental health support to families, check out the Parent-Infant Foundation's latest research & recommendations on working with commissioners and policymakers: parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imh...

Great to have @parentinfantfdn.bsky.social comms pack for Infant Mental Health Awareness Week #IMHAW2025 Includes a link to commissioning support toolkit parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/professional... I co-developed with the Foundation & @karenjbateson.bsky.social funded by @arcnenc.bsky.social

#HappyPride to the #perinatalmentalhealth #vcse sector! We're proud to connect + celebrate this warm + compassionate space. Let's keep nurturing + embedding equitable support for ALL families. Find resources on our FREE training platform Smart Space: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/vcse/trainin...

Have you learnt anything new from hearing about/reading about my perinatal loneliness research? Has this translated into differences in your practice/research/personal experiences? If so, i'd be so grateful if you could complete this form: forms.gle/K6hh2z7VM3Xf...

Very excited to receive a sneak peek of our suite of photos from our fab photographers Citizen Click. Here are a few highlights from our event at @studiovenues.bsky.social last week - keep an eye on our socials and newsletter for more! #VCSE #perinatalmentalhealth #EDEI

What an incredible day #strengtheningtheroots was! Thank you to our Root Makers, Evaluation Partners, guest facilitators and the wonderful #grassroots #perinatalmentalhealthcommunity who made it so special! 🍃🪾🍃🪾

Just about to get all set up at @studiovenues in Birmingham ready for our national meet-up, Strengthening the Roots! See you soon for an amazing day of networking sharing and learning together with the incredible perinatal mental health community.

Today we're supporting #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek by sharing a real-life conversation between parents who experienced support from VCSE groups & organisations with their perinatal mental health challenges. It's a beautiful, inspiring chat which we hope you'll love. youtu.be/DyV5DrQ1alc?...

Ticket sales for our national meet-up, Strengthening the Roots, close this Sunday! Get your FREE ticket for this amazing networking event focusing on #EDEI at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/strengthen...

Today we're supporting #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek by sharing a quote from our #CommunityCorner blog. Thank you to Kids Matter for these words and the fantastic wellbeing work they do with families facing poverty. Read more at: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/communi...

Today we're supporting #MMHAWeek & #WorldMaternalMentalHealthDay by sharing a quote from our #CommunityCorner blog. Thank you to Nicole from B3 Bumps Birth & Belonging for these words and the wellbeing support they offer to families. Read more at: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/communi...