Home-start.org.uk

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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URL: https://www.home-start.org.uk/supporting-young-mothers

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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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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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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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 Tips For Parents

WebFind out more about bonding with your unborn child. Taking care of you when you have a baby. Just as airline passengers are told to put their own oxygen masks on before …

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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 well …

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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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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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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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Encouraging language development with household activities

WebFollowing the child’s lead is important in terms of brain development, and the development of language. This helps children to develop the sense that what is going on in their mind …

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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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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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Getting it right for every child Home-Start UK

WebIncluded – Expanding their children’s social networks and utilising community services. Home-Start has a robust monitoring and evaluation system. This lets us show a child’s …

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NHS England announce new maternal mental health hubs

WebNHS England have announced plans to open 26 maternal mental health hubs to provide services to new, expectant and bereaved mums. The hubs, due to be opened by next …

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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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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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Home-Start UK senior management team

WebSenior management team. Peter joined Home-Start in 2020. He is focusing on building on Home-Start's ground-breaking work, strengthening the local network and raising the …

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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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