Fatherhood Solutions

28/07/2026

Our Focus Group signup is Now Closed!

Wow… we have been absolutely overwhelmed by the response.

A huge thank you to everyone who shared our posts, liked them, tagged others, and helped spread the word. Your support has been incredible and shows just how important improving support for dads with babies receiving neonatal care is.

To everyone who has signed up to take part thank you! We can’t wait to work with you. Over the coming days we will be in touch with more information about the project and the next steps.

Your experiences, insights and voices will play a vital role in helping shape better support for fathers and families in partnership with Bliss

Thank you again for being part of this journey. Together, we’re making sure dads’ voices are heard.

11/07/2026

"Because of Beth, I felt seen, heard, protected and safe." 💚

We're so proud to celebrate one of our brilliant midwives, Beth, who has become our latest DAISY Award Honouree.

An incredibly grateful mum wrote a stunning nomination which highlighted the incredible care which Beth provided, still recalling the "calm, measured voice, steady eye contact, and the way she held my hand" months later.

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honours extraordinary nurses and midwives who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and compassion to patients and their families.

If you know someone who's made a difference to your care, you can nominate them on our website https://ow.ly/GZFQ50ZmpXx

09/07/2026

08/07/2026

Fatherhood Solutions, in partnership with Bliss , is inviting dads who have experienced neonatal care to take part in our online focus groups.

Every neonatal journey is unique. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape information written especially for dads who are navigating neonatal care.

Registration closes 26th July

Register here: https://linktr.ee/fatherhoodsolutions or Link is on our page.

Please share this with any dads, families or professionals who may know someone with lived experience.

Together, we can make sure dads’ voices are heard and help improve neonatal support and information for future families.

07/07/2026

Fatherhood Solutions, in partnership with Bliss , is inviting dads who have experienced neonatal care to take part in our online focus groups.

Every neonatal journey is unique. By sharing your experiences, you can help shape information written especially for dads who are navigating neonatal care.

Registration closes 26th July

Register here: https://linktr.ee/fatherhoodsolutions or Link is on our page.

Please share this with any dads, families or professionals who may know someone with lived experience.

Together, we can make sure dads’ voices are heard and help improve neonatal support and information for future families.

22/06/2026

🚨 International Fathers’ Mental Health Day 2026 🚨

We need to talk about something that still doesn’t get enough attention.

Too many dads are struggling quietly.

Fatherhood can be incredible.
It can also be exhausting, overwhelming, lonely, emotional and, at times, incredibly hard.

Yet many fathers tell us they feel they need to stay strong, keep going and put themselves last.

But here’s the reality:

Dad’s mental health doesn’t just affect dads.
It impacts partners. Relationships. Babies. Children. Families.

And the evidence continues to tell us this matters.

Around 1 in 10 new fathers experience depression.
Around 1 in 6 experience anxiety during the perinatal period.
Risk increases when their partner is struggling too.
Many fathers report feeling unsupported and unsure where to turn.

At Fatherhood Solutions, we hear this every single week.

Our own surveys found:

💬 77.8% of dads and birth partners said they needed more emotional support
💬 83.5% of mums and birthing people said their partner’s mental health had been affected
💬 84.9% said their own mental health had been affected
💬 99.2% said there still isn’t enough support available for dads and non-gestational parents

That isn’t about blame.

It’s a call to keep improving.

So what needs to happen?

✔️ Ask dads how THEY are doing
✔️ Include fathers in conversations and care
✔️ Build services that understand men’s experiences
✔️ Train workforces to engage and support dads
✔️ Create safe spaces where men can speak openly

To every dad reading this:

You don’t have to carry everything on your own.
You don’t have to earn support.
You don’t have to wait until breaking point.

And to everyone else

Check in with a dad today.

One conversation could make more difference than you realise.

Because when we support fathers, we strengthen families. 💙

24/05/2026

Lovely walk in the beautiful sunshine this morning with our walk our good friend Ally from NCT parents in mind joined us making it a whole family offer.

5 mums, 9 dads, 8 children and my 2 grandchildren all coming together for good conversations, support, laughter and making memories. These moments really do matter fresh air, connection, the kids playing together, and even a cheeky ice cream stop to finish it off.

Sometimes the simplest mornings are the best ones. Grateful for good people and great company.

25/03/2026

New session for parents, nice to see these additional community offerings. For all parents and carers supported by the team at Wood Side Family Hub

Looking for something fun and relaxed to do with your little ones?

Why not pop along to the Karis Centre for a brand new Stay and Play at the café! ☕

Perfect for parents and carers with children aged 0–5 years, it’s a great chance for little ones to play, explore and make new friends.

📅 Monday 13th April
⏰ 9:30am - 11:30am
📍Karis Centre, CV3 2QP

25/03/2026

Being a dad doesn’t come with a manual… but it doesn’t have to be done alone.

Our Dads Stay & Play is a relaxed space to just turn up, spend time with your little one, and meet other dads who get it.

No pressure, no expectations.

Whether you are brand new to this, expecting, or already in the thick of it… you are welcome.

🗓 4th Saturday of every month
⏰ 10:00 – 11:30
📍 Park Edge Community Hub

Bring your little one, grab a seat, and be part of something that’s built for you.

👉 Scan the QR code or drop us a message to find out more