Fathers Network Scotland

14/09/2026

Today, Movember UK launched their new Scottish Men’s Health Report.

The report lays bare the scale of the crisis, with more than 35 Scottish men dying prematurely every day.

We’re proud to support the report and its call for action. Today’s launch was a powerful and sobering look at the realities facing men across Scotland.

Read their report below:

More than 35 Scottish men die before 75 every day. Movember's new report lays out the scale of the crisis, and calls for action.

10/09/2026

Recent research suggests that fathers who have been through a relationship breakdown are five times more likely to have suicidal thoughts than dads who have not, highlighting just how devastating the loss and uncertainty around family life can be.

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we wanted to echo this statement from Shared Parenting Scotland, who are calling for this often-overlooked part of the su***de prevention conversation to be better understood, researched and acknowledged.

Read their full statement below 👇

A conversation about parenting and belonging 7 September 2026 By Kevin Kane This Su***de Prevention Week, we want to acknowledge and thank the many people, charities, practitioners, campaigners and organisations across Scotland working hard to shine a light on su***de, challenge stigma and, help peo...

27/08/2026

We are proud to have been a part of the world’s first in Edinburgh today! ✊

What a turnout! A huge thanks to everyone who took the time off to come make parents’ voices heard! 🙌

The Dad Shift Dads Rock Singing Mamas Edinburgh with Kim Pregnant Then Screwed Scotland Mother Pukka Dr Bell's Family Centre Graeme Downie MP Flexibility Works Kin Collective

27/08/2026

27/08/2026

THE PARENT STRIKE IS ON. ✊

At 10AM today, parents, families and supporters across the UK are taking a couple of hours off work to demand change.

We're calling for:
📣 At least six weeks' paternity leave at 90% pay, including for the self-employed.
📣 Flexible working by default.

Find out more about your local strike and how you can support from home if you can't make it: https://www.fathersnetwork.org.uk/parent-strike

21/06/2026

Dads - you matter more than you know! 💙

From talking to the bump to those cuddles, songs, and silly games - every moment is shaping your baby’s world 🌍✨

Watch our short video to see just how much your time, love, and presence counts 👇

Discover simple but powerful ways dads can bond with their babies, ...

21/06/2026

📢 Dads, your experience of fatherhood matters... and not just on !

Take 5-10 mins to have your say and help shape advocacy and support for dads and families across Scotland.

✅ Speak up for dads, today!
https://bit.ly/dads-survey-2026

18/06/2026

🚨 Speak Up for Dads 🚨

Too often, the experiences and perspectives of dads go unheard.

Take 5-10 minutes to complete and help ensure dads' voices are represented.

✅️ Take part today!
https://bit.ly/dads-survey-2026

17/06/2026

Are you a soon-to-be dad? 👨‍👶🎉

The idea of becoming a dad can take a bit of time to sink in but there are lots of things you can do during pregnancy to help you bond with your baby and build a resilient parenting-team!

It can take a bit of time for the idea of becoming a dad to sink in and ‘become real’, but there are lots of things you can do during pregnancy to help you bond with your baby and build a resilient parenting-team.

17/06/2026

New research has identified significant brain adaptations in new fathers, adding to growing evidence that fatherhood shapes how dads connect with and care for their children.

Read more below 👇
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-026-04082-7