Parents 1st UK

An online perinatal peer support community to connect, share & learn. Download FREE guides & resources for setting up new perinatal peer support initiatives.

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We're #StrongerTogether - Peer supporters are there to talk to support parents emotionally and to help them practically prepare for birth and adjust to parenthood. Find out more about the difference peer support can make: https://t.co/CYd9Ci0RdO
#mmhaw22 #thepowerofconnection

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Feeling stressed during pregnancy? You’re not alone, & there are small things that can help.

* Limit overwhelm – step back when needed
* Talk it out – peer support can help you feel understood
* Rest – your body is doing important work

#StressAwarenessMonth #SelfCare

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Supporting parents early leads to better outcomes. By tracking progress from antenatal baseline to the end of support, our data shows the value of intervening early.

📖 Read more in our 2024/25 Trustees Report: https://t.co/qvQGpHSZ4o

#PerinatalMentalHealth

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Being listened to by someone with lived experience reduces isolation, builds confidence and creates trust when it matters most.

👉 Find out more: https://t.co/iJ1M5Ek6Xj

#PeerSupport #PerinatalMentalHealth

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The first 1001 days of a child’s life shape a baby’s brain, body, and emotional wellbeing for years to come. When parents feel supported, babies have the best possible start.

This #WorldHealthDay, let’s recognise the power of early support - for every parent & every baby.

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Closes 07/04/26! Could you be a Programme Lead for our Peer to Parent and Dads & Partners team?
From programme delivery to safeguarding, your work will make a real impact.

👉 Apply today:
https://t.co/2JorbLQLtw

#EssexJobs #HiringNow

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Strong policies & procedures are the foundation of any safe, effective peer support programme.

Explore how to put robust policies in place:
https://t.co/dsUta0haDb

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The early days of parenting can be beautiful… & really stressful!

Sleepless nights, feeding worries, & pressure to “get it right” can all build up quickly. But sometimes the best support comes from someone who’s walked a similar path.

#StressAwarenessMonth #PeerSupportMatters

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Imagine every community having:
• trained peer supporters
• links between lived experience & local systems
• early intervention
• reduced inequalities

We offer bespoke support and workshops to help you get started. Email: [email protected]

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Midwives & health visitors often tell us peer support:

• Reduces service pressure
• Builds trust with families
• Improves engagement with maternity services

Find out more about perinatal peer support: https://t.co/Jq2nUsEdpY

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NEW VACANCY! We’re hiring for a part-time Programme Lead!

Join Parents 1st UK and lead our Dads & Partners and P2P programmes in Essex.

👉 Apply now:
https://t.co/2JorbLQLtw CLOSES 07/04/2026

#EssexJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow

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When a parent says “I’ve been there too,” something shifts.
Barriers lower. Confidence grows. Parents feel less alone.

Peer supporters aren’t replacements for professionals, but they provide something equally important: time, empathy, and connection.

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When we champion peer support, we’re backing an approach that is flexible, relationship-led, and rooted in real lived experience. Families don’t all look the same. Support shouldn’t either.

Let’s continue to value and strengthen peer support in all its forms.

#Parents1stUK

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Join us as our Programme Lead for the Dads & Partners and P2P programmes!

You'll support parents, manage a fantastic team, and help ensure families get the right support.

Apply now👉 https://t.co/2JorbLQLtw

#Jobs #EssexJobs #HiringNow

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If your organisation is exploring developing a peer support programme, Parents 1st UK is here to help.

Together, we can make support for parents more human, connected, and sustainable: https://t.co/MSJ6gxZaxS

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Join our award-winning volunteer team in #Essex!

👉 North Essex Training:
https://t.co/mXui02Yq5q

👉 South Essex Training:
https://t.co/bzOxGNaCcb

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Our 2024/25 data shows that early, preventative support for parents works. The question is not if we should invest in perinatal support, but if we can afford not to.

📖 Read the evidence: https://t.co/qvQGpHSZ4o

#EarlyIntervention #PerinatalMentalHealth

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The National Maternity & Neonatal Investigation has launched a Call for Evidence for lived experiences to inform recommendations for better care.

🗓️ Deadline: 17 March

https://t.co/Dq7i5iGiBQ

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The Lullaby Trust's Safer Sleep Week 2026 runs from 9 – 15 March.

There are 100s of baby products on the market, but what does your baby actually need?

Read on to find out more... https://t.co/kL4hF7dseU

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Peer support helps parents build skills to last:
⭐ Confidence
⭐ Emotional resilience
⭐ Community belonging
⭐ Knowledge of local services

Find out more:
https://t.co/iJ1M5Ek6Xj

#ParentingSkills #EarlyYearsSupport #PowerofPeerSupport

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Peer support:
• Meets parents where they are
• Helps parents to access support for their individual needs
• Builds trusting relationships and offers continuity of care
• Addresses many mild mental health issues before they escalate

#PeerSupportWorks #PowerofPeerSupport