Health and Maternity

Fatherhood Season on the BBC

Submitted by davidv on Thu, 25/03/2010 - 19:50

Looking forward to the BBC4 Season on fatherhood.

A century of fatherhood, the biology of dads and disappearing dads are some of the programmes scheduled. Wonder what they will have to say about some of the issues we face every day - such as trying to ensure that dads as well as mums are supported in their roles as care givers by family services.

From the historical perspective this ties in nicely with the Family Man through the Ages programme developed by Fathers Plus and the NE Museums Hub.

From the BBC4 website - follow the link below to find out more.

Is the 21st Century a Hostile Environment for Men? - BBC Radio 3 Debate

Submitted by davidv on Mon, 07/12/2009 - 12:28

Richard Moss of the BBC's Politics Show hosts a debate with founder of Kids Company and social campaigner Camila Batmanghelidjh, writer and journalist Beatrix Campbell, Assistant Bishop of Newcastle Paul Richardson and Roger Olley of Children North-East as they argue over the place of men in today's and tomorrow's world.

Follow the link below to hear the debate on BBC iplayer

National Programme Launched to Support Organisations to Include Men

Submitted by davidv on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 17:30

National Programme Launched to Support Organisations to Include Men

Fathers Plus, the service which works with organisations across the UK to do more to include fathers and men has launched a new modular programme to support male inclusion in response to the DCSF ‘Think Fathers/Think Families’ campaigns.

Improving Outcomes in the Economic Downturn: Free Support for Children and Young People

Submitted by davidv on Thu, 03/12/2009 - 11:50

Improving Outcomes in the Economic Downturn: Free Support for Children and Young People

In the current economic climate many local authorities and partner organisations are facing significant challenges in meeting increases in demand for services. With resources already stretched it is vital that all staff including strategic planners, policy makers, practitioners and volunteers are made aware of a significant, valuable resource that is available free of charge and has been proven to help improve outcomes for Children and Young People.

Dads and Breastfeeding

This workshop will look at the importance of male involvement in breastfeeding initiation and maintenance. The session will equip attendees with practical methods of engaging men around this subject.

Non Residential Fathers and Men

When relationships break down services need to support dads to stay involved with their children. This training focuses on fathers who do not live with their child, identifies the issues and barriers they face and highlights methods to engage them.

Recruiting men into services - How to do it

This fun practical session covers how to get fathers and family men into services and how to keep them! With practical tips and harvesting methods this training is a great start for services who wish to actively engage with more men

Women Working with Fathers and Men

You don't have to be a man to work with dads! This training increases the confidence and skills of female workers engaging with men.

Dealing with Disagreements: A man's view

Disagreement and conflict with fathers and men in settings such as children’s centres, schools, and maternity services can happen for many different reasons.

This training will raise awareness of the issues some men face, the different ways men and women disagree and how services can positively address issues and work with men to ensure better outcomes for them and their children

Developing Services for the Pregnant Man

Yes, a man is pregnant too, not physically but emotionally, financially, and in every other way. This training will focus on how to support the needs of the pregnant man and how to develop and deliver services to meet these needs.

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