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We research #fathers and #SharedParentalLeave. Videos #SPL experiences: https://teapawt.net/t.co/tKPLYtozaj Emma Banister (@EmBanis, UoM) Ben Kerrane (@DrBenKerrane, MMU)

North West, England
Joined April 2015
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Delighted to have launched the APPG for Flexible and Family Friendly Working in Parliament alongside @workingfamUK and @MariaMillerUK. This is a really important step towards promoting the extensive benefits of access to flexible working. nurseryworld.co.uk/news/arti…
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Calling all #SMEs - both #employers and #employees Could you or someone you know contribute to this important new study on #parenthood? Please RT - thanks! Important new collaboration between colleagues at @MiddlesexUni @LeedsBizSchool @AllianceMBS
Are you an expecting or new parent employed in a small or medium enterprise? Or an SME employer or co-worker of someone who recently became a parent? Be part of a major study funded by @UKRI, carried out by @MiddlesexUni & partners. eu.surveymonkey.com/r/RM6VNC…
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I'm looking to speak to any dads who have taken the decision to become stay-at-home dads in the past year, if you fit the bill please do get in touch! Can you help @MFFonline_ @FutureMenUK @fatherhoodinst @dopeblackdads @LeedsDads @DadsRockOrg
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Described as “a thoughtful, wide-ranging and balanced discussion about caring” catch Why do we assume women care?bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001f53… Tonight 21:30 or on BBC Sounds @CarolineBayley @vicrayner @ HolzhausenEmily @oonaghsmyth @ASCAPPG @oxford_brookes @PregnantScrewed
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We're live on @Clubhouse this (Wed) evening at 9pm, discussing all things 'Man' and this month it's all about #mentalhealth - join us! @Raddas77 @Dipnotherapy @geraldinemiskin @HeresTommy @DadLaSoul @dadpaduk @fentos1 @MarkWilliamsFMH @Lorde7DL #MentalHealthMatters #ManDad
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Are you interested in #fathers and #fatherhood? The next All Party Parliamentary Group on Fatherhood is next Tuesday 26th of October between 4pm and 5pm. Click the link for further details on the topic to be discussed and how to register, futuremen.org/appg-on-father…
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Excited to share our @ESRC #ESRCFestival workshop on 16th Nov. We're looking for dads to contribute to a collective poem. Intrigued? You can find more details below 👇👇#fathers #dads @WorkEqualities @OfficialUoM @mmu_business bit.ly/3iRIqO8
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#SharedParentalLeave allows you to experience your baby's special 'first' moments together. Our new online tool helps you quickly and easily: 🟡 check eligibility 🟡 plan how & when you each take leave 🟡 download all the forms you need Find out more👉 gov.uk/government/news/new-o…
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We are still in need of 5 participants to complete the study. Please share @MaternityAction @Prof_AmyBrown @makesmilk @EmBanis @DrAnjaliRaj @LeaveShared
Inviting mothers who work in higher education institutions in the UK to take part in a study on #sharedparentalleave and #breastfeeding. Interviews will be maximum 1hr and information will be provided before you participate. If interested please inbox me. Share..share ..share!
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Calling dad's to please take part in a study exploring dad's experiences and support needed on #sharedparentalleave and #parenthood. Open to dad's with children below 6 years. @DrAndyMayers @fatherhoodinst @FathersNetScot @drljorchard @DrPaigeEDavis @WorkingOutDads @daddydaysuk
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PhD research on #ExpectantFathering across various social settings. Looking for current dads-to-be to share their experiences. Please share/RT! All participants welcome :) Please DM or contact [email protected] #Howareyoudad
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Join Ros Bragg @MaternityAction, @HalfTheSkyZoe, Isabel Tavora and @SianCElliott on Tue 27 April discussing the impact of the pandemic on working women and equality at work, flexible work, parental support, and pregnant workers. @AllianceMBS @UoMPolicy bit.ly/Covid-19-and-working-…
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📣 Calling all #SMEs Will you take our 5 min survey? We're doing some research with @EmBanis at @AllianceMBS on your experiences during the pandemic. We want to find out about #familyfriendly working & what support would be useful in the future. survey.alchemer.eu/s3/902995…
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Dads, we need to hear from you! As we live through a 2nd national lockdown we are doing a follow up, completely anonymous survey to find out how things have changed for you & your family. Have your voice heard and help us speak up for dads across Scotland: fathersnetwork.wufoo.com/for…
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In case you missed it - here's our brilliant Adrienne Burgess - and others - sorting out the mess that is #sharedparentalleave #SPL
WATCH: Video of our recent webinar with the fab @WomensBudgetGrp on reform of Shared Parental Leave, featuring @Jules_Allen_, Adrienne Burgess @fatherhoodinst, MPs @Wera_Hobhouse @MariaMillerUK & @charlotte2153, & the skilful chairing of @soniasodha wbg.org.uk/events/autumn-win…
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Looking forward to speaking @medicalwomenuk #ParentalLeave roundtable today for @ShPPEquality . Also looking forward to (virtually) seeing colleagues working in this area, it’s been a while! @rosbragg @DuncanFisher @MattCreagh1 @workingfamUK @EmBanis & others.
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We contributed to Sharing the Baby with @fifiglover, which will be on @BBCRadio4 at 4pm today. Super-relevant to many #COVID19 #Corona #Coronavirus parents! bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gtn…
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Calling Parents! Our team at the University of Lincoln are looking for parents, living in the UK, who share childcare and work responsibilities. Please complete our online survey. Please re-tweet! #Caregiving #Breadwinning #Mums #Dads unioflincoln.eu.qualtrics.co…
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On the 1st day of our #Christmas survey countdown our true love sent to us...a🐥🍐🌴. Help us support a mixed gender #earlyyears workforce gendereye.org/survey/ Ends 20 Dec