Toolkit User Guide

Starting point

Whilst there has been significant progress in perinatal mental health (PMH) care, urgent action is required to address shocking inequities, systemic racism and funding gaps.

What is the purpose of the Toolkit?

1. To inspire action to influence change in PMH care at a local level.
2. To be a platform to amplify seldom-heard voices.

An ideas resource

• The toolkit makes some suggestions to influence positive change in a local area – it doesn’t cover everything!​

• There is no one size fits all approach. These examples provide adaptable ideas that can be tailored to fit specific locations.
  

Who will you be trying to influence?

Decision makers who can advocate for positive change, including: 

• Commissioners
• Trusts 
• Local authorities 
• MPs 
• Funders 

Within each section you will find:

• Tips
• Templates
• Useful links
• Examples to read, watch, and listen to.

If you have any questions about how to use the AMV Toolkit, or its contents, please contact info@maternalmentalhealthalliance.org.