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perinatal mental health supportWe offer maternal mental health and wellbeing support, advice and information to women, birthing people and their families in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. As mothers who have lived experience of depression, anxiety and isolation during pregnancy or after the birth of one or more of our babies, we understand how hard early parenthood can feel and how difficult it can be to ask for help.
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Mothers for Mothers are delighted to have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This prestigious award is the highest recognition possible for VCSE groups in the UK. It recognises the dedication, commitment and passion of all of the women and birthing people with a lived experience of maternal mental illness, who have generously given their time, skills and compassion to support others. We are so proud that our wonderful team have been honoured in this way. It is very emotional to think about all the families that they have supported over 40 years. The women and birthing people who we walk alongside on their journey to recovery are the inspiration for all that we do. This honours their bravery.
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We are recruiting a new Chair of Trustees for 2025. More information is available by downloading the candidate pack. You can contact our CEO, Maria Viner, to arrange an informal discussion on maria.viner@mothersformothers.co.uk
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In a world where you can do good vs do nothing – be a person that helps change the world 💜
With the festive period over and the start of a new year, life gets back to our usual busy routines.
So this is your reminder of 5 ways to get involved in 2025…
(You don’t have to do all 5! 😉)
1️⃣Volunteer at one of our support groups – contact for more info and watch this space for more info later this week
2️⃣Sign up for our virtual challenge Movement For Maternal Mental Health Week in May
3️⃣Pledge Purple. Do a DIY fundraiser
4️⃣Run in the Bristol 10k
5️⃣Follow us on socials and share our messages
For information on any of the above click below and Kaeti will get in touch for a chat.
Want to hear more? Comment below 👇🏻or email Kaeti at businessmanager@mothersformothers.co.uk 📧
Southmead Development Trust are seeking participants for a focus group aimed at understanding how individuals manage their long-term health conditions, the support they receive within the community, and areas where improvements could be made.
The focus group will be held at the Greenway Centre in Southmead and facilitated by Southmead Development Trust for Sirona, who will then create a report based on the findings to help improve services in the area.
Please see poster for more details and how to register.
A huge thank you to @downendrt / @drt_fireworks for their generous donation of £2,700 to #MothersForMothers after another successful fireworks display last year.
Your investment in our community is much appreciated and will make a real difference to our work!
Thank you!
If you are part of a group or company who would like to invest in our community please do reach out, we would love to hear from you 💜
📢 Mothers for Mothers and SWEDA are teaming up to provide 1-2-1 support sessions for mothers who may be affected by eating disorders in Bristol. SWEDA Therapeutic Support Worker Kat will be visiting the Mothers for Mothers hub on the last Monday of each month to provide specialist, confidential support on a 1-2-1 basis.
If you are accessing some support from Mothers for Mothers and feel this service would be helpful for you please speak to one of our team – we will be able to arrange an appointment for you.
Our peer support groups are a safe place for you to come and talk about how you feel with others who understand. It is also a chance to gain support and make social connections.
Instead of our usual Hartcliffe Group on the 15th January (10am - 12pm) there will be a lantern making workshop.
You will need to sign up via Eventbrite (link in comments). Any #MothersForMothers clients can sign up for this. Nixie, Richa and Charlotte will be there to support too.
The helpline provides an opportunity to talk to someone who understands what you are going through, a listening ear to offer any advice or signposting.
Mothers for Mothers is closed for our festive break from 20th December until 6th January. We look forward to welcoming everyone back at 10am on 6th January.