Healthy Babies Programme
Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved funding for perinatal mental health services as part of the Healthy Babies Programme.
Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved the allocation of up to £1.6 million in ringfenced funding for Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationship services in March 2026. This funding, part of the national Healthy Babies Programme which supports infant health and development, is designated for spending over three years from April 2026 to March 2029.
The decision aims to enhance early intervention and support for vulnerable families, addressing rising levels of parental mental health difficulties and attachment challenges. The total planned expenditure for these services over the three-year period is approximately £1.54 million, with an annual allocation of £514,000.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet approved the allocation of up to £1.6 million for Perinatal Mental Health and Parent-Infant Relationship services. Source
- The funding approval was made at a Cabinet meeting on 24 March 2026. Source
- The funding will be spent over three years from April 2026 to March 2029. Source
- The total planned expenditure for these services is approximately £1.54 million. Source
- An annual allocation of £514,000 is planned for these services. Source
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