Connected - pregnancy, birth & early days volunteer peer support. Working together to empower people to live their best lives in pregnancy, birth and beyond 💕

Derby
Joined July 2016
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Grassroots #perinatalmentalhealth services are pivotal for families who seek trusted spaces, rooted in local communities, in the company of those who understand their experiences. We have so much respect & admiration for all the VCSEs doing wonderful work in this space.
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🔸 Local Charity Job Opportunity 🔸 @ConnectedPS is a CIC offering free pregnancy, birth & early parenthood support for all expectant & new parents in Derby. They are seeking a Perinatal Mental Health Project Worker to join them! Deadline: 23/7/23 🔗👉connectedperinatalsupport.or…
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Our new report includes recommendations to sustain progress across the UK, as well as improve the accessibility and quality of specialist #PerinatalMentalHealth services so all mums, babies, and families can access the care they need: maternalmentalhealthalliance… #TurnTheMapGreen
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Congratulations and thank you to @PMHPUK for organising an amazing #MMHAW23. It was bigger and better than ever, with so many individuals and organisations coming together to shine a much-needed spotlight on maternal mental health and the support available.
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We are delighted to be able to reveal the theme for this years UK Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is : Together In A Changing World. Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing details of our daily themes and calendar of events. #maternalmhmatters #mmhaw23
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Your local NHS can't afford to do without you - as a grassroots VCSE organisation, you are the voice of the vulnerable women, families and babies you support. You have a place at the table to represent them authentically. Dr Jo Black @rcpsych #hmpartnershipnationalmeetup
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Shelley McBride from @ConnectedPS shares that knowing your worth and establishing yourself can be key to changing the conversation around funding and moving towards financial sustainability. Building trust is key. #hmpartnershipnationalmeetup
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The VCSE community in #perinatalmentalhealth offers depth & space for organic relationships & connection. This gentle yet robust model provides the compassionate support that is integral to emotional wellbeing.
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Our Abbey the first debt advice starts tomorrow from in hang out and get some quality 1:1 support how cool is that! @LACderby – at Derby, England
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK 2022 #BMMHW22 - save the dates: 26th Sept - the 2nd Oct The theme: Equity in Black Women’s Maternal Mental Health Journey. Subscribe to our newsletter as we share further details of the focus points for each day. themotherhoodgroup.com
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The war in #Ukraine will force women and families to flee however they can. Maternity Action is here to support ALL pregnant women regardless of their immigration status. We offer expert advice through our Migrant Women's Rights Service bit.ly/3mcgneJ #Refugees
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Calling all @DerbyUni students! We need your help to secure a dedicated room on campus for infant feeding/expressing for students & staff. Scan the QR code to register your vote, so this can be actioned by the @DerbyUnion exec commitee! #bethechange @babyfriendly
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Allenton Hippo! Artcore is a running a free family art workshop, celebrating and recreating the Allenton Hippo. 21st February 2022, 10am-12pm at St. Martin’s Community Hall 🐾 Book your place through '2022 Programme Sign Up' Link in bio! @AllentonMillion @DerbyCC
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I've been busy making plans with the team for International Women's Day #Derby Festival 4-8th March #IWD2022 #Derby please RT! And please bring kids & young people to experience this - we start young! #TakeUpSpace @derbycpp @DCPCF @MprezEnterprise @SHED_uk @Aleena_Naylor #inspire
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Looking for recommendations for a mum in #Leicester in need of some perinatal mental health support. Please RT xx
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For any new or expectant mums finding things difficult right now, please see our maternal mental health Covid-19 guidance. It includes mental wellbeing tips as well as who to talk to if you're feeling unwell: bit.ly/3ecrLC9 Support is available, even at Christmas.
Connected Perinatal Peer Support retweeted
Have you heard about our national network @Parents1st? Discover more: lght.ly/g29nonc #peersupport #whatwedo
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Written in collaboration with the Mental Health Foundation, the @fatherhoodinst has released a new, freely downloadable, guide for expectant and new fathers to help them become a confident father. Find out more about the 'Becoming Dad' guide: ow.ly/sqFH50GT2MK
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We stand in solidarity with midwives around the country as they march today for urgent action to address the challenges facing maternity services. Pressures on midwifery and health visiting must be taken seriously to ensure every baby has the best start in life. #marchformidwives
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Great volunteer training session tonight with @dcpp with guests @champions_ta discussing the research project, exploring the impact of #COVID19 on children U5 & families in challenging living environments & the importance of supporting for parents from day one.
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