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Introducing 'Healthy Happy Home'

WebBy building the confidence of our Home-Start volunteers’ around healthy food, safer sleep and family finances, the Healthy Happy Home programme will provide a real …

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Home-Start makes life better for women

WebThis critical support, which has a lasting impact on both parents and children, is also made possible by the many extraordinary women within our organisation who go above and …

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Disability and illness Home-Start UK

WebA trip on a motorbike left dad of three, Steve, with serious disabilities and in need of intensive rehabilitation to learn basic skills. His wife, Hayley, tells the family's story: In …

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Home-Start supporting young mothers

WebWith the support of the British Red Cross and Co-op, Home-Start has been running a project to help tackle loneliness by running groups for mums under 25 to gather, chat and …

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Home-Start volunteer support for parents

WebHome-Start volunteers usually see you once a week. You decide together what to do during that time. Areas of practical and emotional support include post-natal …

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Parental mental health and perinatal illness

Web34% of the families we support are struggling with some form of mental ill-health. 35% are lonely and isolated and another 30% of parents who come to us have low self-esteem. …

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Make a referral Home-Start UK

WebA wide range of different people refer families to their local Home-Start for support. We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as …

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New Report: No one wants to see my baby Home-Start UK

WebIn a new survey of UK-wide professionals and volunteers: 30% say health visitor drop-in clinics are no longer operating in their area. 28% say health visitor …

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Support for volunteers Home-Start UK

WebHome-Start volunteers are thoroughly trained and supported before and during their time with a family, and can expect: an induction to Home-Start’s service, 40 hours of …

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Volunteering Home-Start UK

WebThere are around 10,000 volunteers giving their time every year in 180 local Home-Starts across the UK. This includes: Home visiting volunteers. Digital befrienders. Group …

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Home-visiting Home-Start UK

WebHome-visiting support is at the heart of what we do. It is a solution we have adapted and refined over 40 years. And it has remained at the core of our service since 1973. Home …

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Home-Start groups for parents and children

WebThese vary from Home-Start to Home-Start but may include: Groups for mums or dads dealing with mental health issues. Groups for lone parents. Support with breast feeding. …

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Home-Start Strategy

WebBy 2027, through a vibrant, resilient, inclusive Home-Start movement, we will: Ambition 1: Work directly with 50,000 families each year through home visiting and group work …

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Scotland Home Home-Start UK

WebScotland. Our local Home-Starts across Scotland support over 3000 families and nearly 6000 children very year. Our local community network of over 1000 trained volunteers …

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The First 1001 Days Home-Start UK

WebThe importance of emotional wellbeing and development. The first 1001 days is a period of uniquely rapid growth when babies’ brains are shaped by their experiences and …

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Looking after Infant Mental Health

WebIf you need further support: Speak with your GP, midwife or health visitor if you have any concerns; Further resources: Download the NHS accredited baby buddy app for bite …

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Early intervention Home-Start UK

WebGraham Allen MP said: A central component of Home-Start’s service is to provide support early, before family problems or pressures evolve into deeper and more challenging …

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2019 impact report

WebThe report also shows that more parents than ever are coming to Home-Start because they’re struggling with: 59% of parents say they are experiencing loneliness and …

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Home-Start in Northern Ireland Home-Start UK

WebMore than 1,500 families are being supported by 300 Home-Start volunteers in 16 communities in Northern Ireland. Home-Start volunteers help families with young children …

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