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Since November 2017 we have recruited a fantastic team of seven volunteers. They are helping out with diverse tasks such as data entering, literature review,…

We have an exciting job opportunity available at the moment:  Operations Manager. Please see the details below. Operations Manager Role…

“I learn every time I see a new baby. Every time I talk to a new parent, I learn from them.” The words of one of the most influential advocates in paediatrics and child…

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear father, mentor and friend Dr. T. Berry Brazelton MD passed away Tuesday 13th March 2018, at the incredible age of…

The government is asking people for their views on the Green Paper which sets out measures to improve mental health support for children and young people.You can view the Paper…

We were delighted to learn this month that one of our senior trainers Dr Deanna Gibbs has been awarded a Merit Award from the RCOT for her contribution to the profession.Deanna is a…

The Brazelton Centre is looking for new trustees to join its Board. We have a vacancy for a Treasurer position but would also welcome express of interest for general trustee…

First snow of the year and a trip to London to attend the Journal of Health Visiting Study Day on 30th November 2017 at the TUC made for an exciting day for Kim.The subject was…

“Addressing and Supporting Family and Child Wellbeing: 15 years of Touchpoints in Portugal” Joanna and Susana shared the Brazelton Centre UK…

A wet and dreary afternoon found Joanna and I in the splendid surroundings of St Catherine's College, Cambridge as guests of the Centre for Family Research who had organised an…

 Baby You're Amazing- Cambs County Council Early Years Sector Development team. On Friday 3rd November Joanna and Kim set off to Wood Green Animal Rescue Centre to attend the…

On the 25th October Susana and I made our way from Cambridge to Blackpool to attend and exhibit at  ‘The Better Start Blackpool Conference’ held at the famous Winter Gardens.…

On behalf of the Brazelton Centre, Melanie hosted an information stand at the Association for Infant Mental Health launch of their Scottish Branch.  Facilitated by Penny…

Dear All,This is to inform you that Madeleine Cassidy, the new CEO of The Brazelton Centre UK is starting on Wednesday 18th October, 2017.Madeleine has a wealth of experience…

"Thank you, its been a wonderful and inspiring day and its an honour to celebrate your 20th Anniversary with you- Congratulations and thank you!" "Really appreciate the speakers and…

Parent Infant Partnership UK has launched the Infant Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 to promote the importance of the first 1001 days…

Anticipating the Infant Mental Health Awareness Week - Begin Before Birth, earlier this month the Brazelton Centre UK organised an antenatal workshop for the Young Parents…

Our Patron, Professor Topun Austin, Consultant Neonatologist at the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, gave his Inaugural Lecture for an Honorary Professorship in the Department of Medical…

Today we offered an Introductory Seminar to GP Trainees from West Cambridgeshire, in Huntingdon: 'Listening to the baby's voice:  Infant mental health in practice'…

The Baroness Masham of Ilton hosted a Reception to celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Brazelton Centre UK at the House of Lords on 3rd May 2017. It was a very special evening…

Last Thursday, 23rd March 2017, the Maternity & the Newborn Forum (Royal Society of Medicine) held a conference in association with the Brazelton Centre UK: “Enabling 21st…

Last week, a group of 25 trainees had the amazing opportunity to learn all about the Touchpoints approach in a fantastic two day course with Dr Jayne Singer and Dr Ann…

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Dr Joanna Hawthorne presented our 20 years of work during a seminar in Cambridge today. Enthusiastic participants…

We have been teaching NBAS courses to practitioners since 1997, and NBO courses since 2009. In 2017, we are planning events to celebrate our twentieth anniversary.…

The Brazelton Centre UK is in discussion about three possible research projects: Looking at how health visitors use the NBO and its effect in CambridgeshireLooking at mother infant…

May, 2016: WAIMH ConferenceThree members of the Brazelton Centre UK attend with WAIMH conference in Prague and presented a Poster Workshop and a Symposium: Joanna Hawthorne, Betty…

NBO and NBAS training In 2016, we ran 43 NBO courses and 2 NBAS courses.  NHS Managers from several areas in the UK ask for NBO training for their health visitors,…

To raise awareness of Infant Mental Health week, the Brazelton Centre UK will be out and around Cambridge spreading news of the important work that we do. The Brazelton Centre UK…

The charity Parent Infant Partnership UK launches the first national infant mental health awareness week in conjunction with the Royal College of Midwives, the Institution for Health…

Thursday, 9th June, 2016 On Thursday June 9th, the Brazelton Centre UK will be attending the “Investing in early potential – first 1001 days” conference taking place at Central…

The 15th World Association of Infant Mental Health Conference was attended by hundreds of researchers and clinicians from around the world entitled: ‘Infant mental health in a changing…

98th Birthday on the 10th May, 2016