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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 44m

We're delighted to share this blog post about two surveys for VCSEs in perinatal mental health AND parents who have faced wellbeing challenges - led by Mothers For Mothers. The surveys close on 31 Oct and are so quick to fill in - find out more at: www.heartsandmindspartnership.org/post/tell-us...

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 1d

We’d love to see you at our next #ConversationSpace on Tues 14 Oct at 10.30am for an hour of FREE collective wisdom from the grassroots #perinatalmentalhealth community around ‘Conduct of Care’. Book your place now at: www.eventbrite.com/e/1499252627...

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 8d

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

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 10d

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...

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 16d

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...

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 17d

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.

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 19d

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]

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 19d

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...

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 20d

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]

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 20d

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

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 21d

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]

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 22d

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]

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 23d

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]

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 23d

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!

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 24d

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]

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 27d

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.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

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

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 28d

This is such brilliant news!!!

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · 28d

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

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · Sep 8

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-...

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · Sep 1

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-...

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · Aug 7

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

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Hearts & Minds Partnership @hmpartnership.bsky.social · Jul 30

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?...

Strengthening the Roots

YouTube video by Hearts & Minds Partnership

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