Useful Information and Links
The Fatherhood Institute is the UK’s leading provider of
father-inclusion training.
We have 3 Fatherhood Institute Webinars below taking place soon online.
Please see links below to book onto these webinars
Supporting fathers’ perinatal mental health
(17/02/2026) 1pm till 3pm
This seminar highlights the best, up-to-the-minute, international evidence about what happens to men during the transition to fatherhood, including the prevalence of, and risk factors for, paternal mental health problems and how best to support them. We consider fathers’ roles in supporting maternal mental health and the multidirectional influence within parental relationships; the impact of fathers’ mental health and adverse childhood experiences on their own and their children’s lives.
Engaging fathers in health visiting and family services
(25/2/2026) 9.30am till 11.30am
Health visitors and other family services are an important resource for families, and this seminar helps practitioners within such services build knowledge and confidence to support effective work with fathers.
Participants explore the latest research and evidence base, and consider strategies to engage with fathers in their daily work.
Working with fathers in the transition to parenthood
(20/03/2026) 10am till 12noon
Suitable for anyone working with families in the perinatal period, this seminar looks at the multi-directional influence between parents at this transformative time for couple relationships, including how fathers’ impact on infant and maternal health, what fathers want to know about becoming a dad; supporting the co-parenting relationship; and long-term impacts of fathers’ early involvement on children, fathers and mothers.
We even cover strategies to support fathers to support breastfeeding.
Kinship Carers Support
Guide for booking a Parent Consultation slot
Coping with Grief and Bereavement
To help you through this difficult time, we have information and practical advice on coping with grief and bereavement. If you are grieving after a bereavement, supporting someone else or helping a child or young person coping with grief, you are not alone. Our expert information and advice can help you or someone close to you cope with grief and deal with the practical issues after someone has died.
See the links below...
https://www.childbereavementuk.org/
When someone dies, it can be hard to know what to say to those who were close to them. While each bereaved person’s experience will be different, these tips will give you ideas for how to help them feel heard and supported through their grief.
Things that can be helpful
Winston's Wish is a charity which supports bereaved children. Please follow the link for more help and support:
Please have a look at the below link. This has been created to support parents and carers with concerns about your child's mental health