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Black Maternal Mental Health Week 2023

About Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK

Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK  is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the mental health challenges faced by Black mothers. Recognised nationally, this initiative aims to promote education, advocacy, and support for Black women during their pregnancy and postpartum journey. By shedding light on the unique mental health disparities experienced by this community, the week-long campaign strives to foster understanding and drive positive change in maternal healthcare practices.

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Celebrating Our 25th Year!

We are so excited that the 1st of March is our 25th anniversary! MCFB has loved serving our community in the past, and we look forward to continuing to serve far into the future.

Watch this space for announcements of events, as we plan to celebrate the entire year!

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A Letter From Our New CEO!

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Hello,

My name is Ethelinda Lashley-Scott, and I am the new CEO of the Multi-Cultural Family Base.

I am thrilled to be here and excited about many of the things we’ll be working on in the near future. I am also very honoured to lead this fantastic organisation whose legacy of helping people from multicultural backgrounds has been sure and steadfast. This has been made possible by the many funders who have supported our initiative and projects over the years.

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2022 Holiday Closures

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We will be closing our offices from Friday 23 December 2022 and re-opening on Thursday 5 January 2023.

During this time, there are a number of services you can turn to for support, should you need it. These are listed below:

To ask for advice or report a concern about an adult or child, phone Social Care Direct on 0131 200 2327. You can also reach the service out of hours on 0800 731 6969.

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New Website in Development

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We are in the process of developing a new website. If you cannot find the information you need on this site, please contact us at hello@mcfb.org.uk or phone 0131 467 7052.

Thank you.

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