The period from conception to the end of the second year is a crucial one for the development of babies’ brains and minds. Their later mental health and relationships are strongly influenced by what happens at this time and how well their parents and carers are coping with their arrival.
It has been estimated that up to 20% of mums and up to 10% of dads are affected by poor mental health in the perinatal period. Almost 20% of babies and young children also experience mental health difficulties.
Since launching in October 2020, the Scottish Government’s Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Fund has supported charities with delivering vital mental health services to support families across Scotland. This report shares some of the work which has taken place as a result of PIMH funding and the difference it has made. It concludes with some reflections on the third sector’s ways of working and the challenges which are currently of concern for organisations.
The Healthy Islands Fund was £1.3 million investment from the Scottish Government to improve and promote health, social care, and wellbeing for those living in Scottish island communities. The fund was delivered by Inspiring Scotland and supported 59 projects.
Read MoreTranscript Slide 1: Welcome Welcome to this webinar where we will be looking at developing your outcomes for your application to Delivering Equally Safe. This is part of a series of webinars which will include advice on completing your application, developing partnership applications and your outcomes and activities. Slide 2: Meet the team My name
Read MoreRead the independent evaluation by Blake Stevenson into the impact of Active Play in Glasgow. This report covers the first cohort of pupils to take part in the programme from August 2016 and was completed in December 2016.
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