Stories from communities
Dads matter too!
The positive effect of involving fathers in early years interventions is borne out by research, including in breastfeeding support work.
Ciara Lawrence and Edel Harris, Mencap (easy read)
An easy‑read interview sharing Mencap’s reflections on inclusion, rights and the experiences of people with learning disabilities during Covid‑19.
Dads can cook too
Zafar Kayani looks at how ‘cook and eat’ sessions have proved to be another effective vehicle for dads to learn new skills and bond with their young children.
Lambeth Early Action Partnership: the Covid-19 response so far
Emily Hamblin reflects on how the programme has adapted to support families and services in Lambeth.
Creating a user-friendly website to tell the story of LEAP
Phil Byrne explains how LEAP’s communications team designed a new and engaging website to tell the full story of the programme.
Lambeth Early Action Partnership has reached 15,374 families, exceeding its original aims
Laura McFarlane shares the key findings from LEAP’s latest data.
Creating a parent, family and community hub
Brooke Littlejohn considers the steps to setting up a family hub.
Lambeth Breastfeeding Peer Support - how we make a difference
In Lambeth, partnership working is important in providing support for mothers breastfeeding their children
Ciara Lawrence and Edel Harris, Mencap
How Mencap leaders shared insights on inclusion, rights and supporting people with learning disabilities through the challenges of Covid‑19.
Aspired Futures
How Aspired Futures supported vulnerable children through intensive care and managed its closure to protect young people’s wellbeing.