The Strong Dad Project is a grassroots initiative founded by Daniel Blaney in West Cumbria, drawing on his lived experience as a father. It gives dads somewhere to connect, share experiences and support one another, whether they are finding things difficult or simply want to meet other dads.
The project is developing gradually alongside Daniel’s full-time work. Its current focus is an online community and small peer check-ins, with children’s wellbeing at the centre. It offers peer support and signposting rather than counselling, legal advice or a crisis service.
Online Dad Check-Ins Small, informal online sessions where dads and expectant dads can connect, talk about how they are doing and share experiences of fatherhood. There is no pressure to...
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Connecting people in West Cumbria with mental health support services in the community.
The West Cumbria Mental Health Partnership is led by Groundwork NE & Cumbria with Together We and is funded with a grant received from the Cumbria Community Foundation through the Transforming West Cumbria Programme funded by Sellafield Ltd.








