Perinatal and Infant Mental Health 2024-26 fund
Research has shown that the first 1,001 days of a baby’s life (covering pregnancy and the first two years of life) is a critical time for brain development. Did you know that in the first year, over 1 million connections are formed in the brain every second?
While the early years can be the most joyous time, they can also be some of the most challenging, with up to 20% of mums and 10% of dads can experience poor mental health in the perinatal period (which covers pregnancy and baby’s first year).
Inspiring Scotland manages the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government. The PIMH 2024-26 Fund aims to sustain and improve third sector, non-clinical support for babies, parents and carers affected, or at risk of, perinatal and infant mental health issues in Scotland. This fund works with 16 organisations who provide crucial support services for new and expectant parents, carers, infants and families who are experiencing mental health difficulties during the perinatal period, supporting them during this important stage of life. They do this through delivering peer support, parenting and infant support, and counselling and psychological support.
The PIMH fund 24-26 funds 16 organisations across Scotland.
View the full list of funded organisations here.
To support midwives, health visitors and families, Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland have created a directory of Third Sector Perinatal Mental Health services across Scotland which are accepting referrals.
Find services near youSince launching in October 2020, the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Fund has supported charities with delivering vital mental health services to support families across Scotland. The work includes peer support, counselling support and parenting support.
The original four year fund has now ended, with a new 18 month fund now running from October 2024-March 2026.
This short film (right) brings to life the work of the PIMH Fund and the third sector partners delivering vital support for families.
Scottish Government’s refreshed Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy sets out their vision and priorities. This strategy acknowledges the importance of support during the very early years and is based on 10 core principals, one of which is a life stage approach which includes pre-conception care, perinatal mental health care and parent-infant relationship care.
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Read MoreFor all enquiries about the Perinatal Infant Mental Health Fund, please email pimhenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk
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