As financial pressures persist and the squeeze on family time tightens, dads face an increasingly difficult balancing act between providing for their children and being present for them. Against a backdrop of historic low fertility rates and continued strain on everyday family life, understanding the realities of fatherhood has never been more important.

This year, 578 dads from across Scotland, representing every health board, have shared their experiences with us. Reflecting different family circumstances and backgrounds, their responses paint a picture of fatherhood in Scotland today.

Join us for the launch of our State of the Nation: Fatherhood in Scotland report, as we share key findings from our survey and consider what they reveal about the experiences, pressures and realities of being a dad today.

The event will feature two sections, each combining a brief presentation of survey findings with a 30-minute expert panel discussion:

• Home, work and mental health: exploring the pressures shaping dads’ working lives, wellbeing and time with their children.

• Play and digital life: exploring how dads understand play, find parenting advice and use digital tools to support their children’s development.

📅 Wednesday, 18th November 🕑 10:30AM - 12:30PM 💻 Via Zoom

	Greg Borthwick Service Manager at Dads Rock, leading the organisation’s work across East Scotland and supporting young dads through playgroups and workshops.
	Aimee Hunt Operations Manager at Smart Play Network, Scotland’s national organisation dedicated to supporting and creating play opportunities across Scotland.
	Kevin Kane Chief Executive of Shared Parenting Scotland, Scotland's leading charity dedicated to helping families navigate conflict and separation, ensuring children have the best opportunity to grow up in a healthy and supportive environment.
	Dr Francesca Fiori Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at the University of Strathclyde, specialising in family change, fertility trends and inequalities in work-life balance.
	Dr Nick Williams Project Manager at North East Young Dads and Lads (NEYDL), leading the development of DigiDAD, a digital platform co-created alongside young fathers to support learning, networking, and opportunities.