News and blogs

All the latest news, comment and blogs from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, as well as new research and updates from the perinatal mental health community.

3rd December 2019 | 1 min read

Perinatal Peer Support Principles now available

The Perinatal Peer Support Principles are a set of five values designed to give peer supporters the confidence to create and deliver peer support that meets the needs of women and families affected by mental health problems during pregnancy or the postnatal period.

13th September 2019 | 2 min read

Implementing PIMH funding in Scotland: opportunities and risks

In this article, I will discuss the recent work done by the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Implementation Programme Board, the meetings of which I attend in my capacity as a Change Agent for Maternal Mental Health Scotland and an Everyone’s Business champion.

12th September 2019 | 2 min read

New Healthwatch report finds perinatal mental health support is variable

A recent survey, conducted by Healthwatch England, of 1,738 women who had been affected by perinatal mental health problems highlights inconsistencies in support during pregnancy and after having a baby, despite national NICE guidelines.

19th June 2019 | 1 min read

MMHA collaborates with iHV on PIMH conference #iHVPIMH19

MMHA collaborates with iHV on PIMH conference #iHVPIMH19

3rd May 2019 | 1 min read

Positive steps taken in Scotland to improve access to inpatient care

From 1 April 2019, every acute general adult ward and intensive psychiatric care unit (IPCU) will be required to contact the Commission if a mother of a baby under 12 months old is admitted to their care. The Commission will gather monitoring information in each case and national results will be shared with the network.

9th April 2019 | 5 min read

Political parties in Northern Ireland agree landmark maternal mental health Consensus Statement

Political parties in Northern Ireland agree landmark maternal mental health Consensus Statement

4th April 2019 | 1 min read

Specialist mental health support for new mums available across England

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance’s (MMHA) Everyone’s Business campaign welcomes today’s announcement from NHS England about the opening of specialist perinatal mental health services in the remaining areas of England.

13th March 2019 | 1 min read

First Minister announces more than £50m funding boost for PIMH services

On 6th March, First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon announced that more than £50m is to be spent on improving access to perinatal and infant mental health services.

8th January 2019 | 2 min read

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) responds to the launch of NHS England’s long term plan

The Maternal Mental Health Alliance (MMHA) responds to the launch of NHS England’s long term plan

4th December 2018 | 1 min read

MMHA welcomes news that partners of new mums with mental illness set to get support on the NHS

This statement from the NHS in England is warmly welcomed as it acknowledges the important unmet need for mental health support and treatment faced by many new fathers, and by partners of women who are themselves suffering mental health problems.

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