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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 13d

We're incredibly proud to have been shortlisted for an Investors in People Award for Employer of the Year Silver.

Home-Start UK has worked very hard to be a great place to work, so it’s wonderful to see that recognised 💜

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

Independent article featuring Mike's story - a dad who was supported by Dad Matters & Home-Start who went on to become the Health Inequalities Coordinator for Dad Matters.

He shares wanting to end his life but his baby Atlas waking up, & the support of Dad Matters got him through bit.ly/46d08TP

The reality behind the ‘hidden crisis’ of suicide among new fathers

As new research finds that seven times as many fathers have taken their own life compared to mothers, Olivia Petter asks what can be done

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

Coverage in the Independent sharing the research findings: Seven times as many fathers died by suicide in their baby’s first 1,001 days compared with mothers.

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Concerns over ‘hidden crisis’ of suicide among new fathers

A study from Wales highlights rates of suicide among new fathers.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

Hear from a supported dad, Mike, Dad Matters Project Lead Kieran and other guest speakers including Lord David Blunkett.

Book your free spot here: bit.ly/4m5qzkp

#WSPD #WSPD2025 #DadMatters #AllDadsMatter #HomeStart #1001CriticalDays

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

We've been sharing some hard-hitting facts in the run up to #WorldSuicidePreventionDay to shine a light on paternal mental health.

Join us online this evening to celebrate with 1001 Critical Days Foundation & its mission of supporting parents and carers to give their baby the best start in life.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

Home-Start are proud to partner with The 1001 Critical Days Foundation to roll out Dad Matters nationally and to give every baby's dad the support he deserves.

#HomeStart #1001CriticalDays #DadMatters #AllDadsMatter

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

Hear from a supported dad, Mike, Dad Matters Project Lead Kieran and other guest speakers including Lord David Blunkett.

Book your free spot here: https://bit.ly/4m5qzkp

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · 28d

We’ve been sharing some hard-hitting facts in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day to shine a light on paternal mental health.

Join us online tonight 6-7pm with 1001 Critical Days Foundation supporting their mission to support parents & carers to give their baby the best start in life.

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Sep 8

The perinatal period - from conception to a child’s second birthday - is a time of profound transition for families.

When we talk about perinatal mental health, it’s time to talk about dads too.

Because for every baby, their dad matters.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our project Dad Matters is there to support new dads. Want to find out more?

Join us online with 1001 Critical Days Foundation - Wednesday 10 September 6-7pm
Book your free spot here: bit.ly/4m5qzkp

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Sep 5

Becoming a parent changes everything. The perinatal period is exciting, exhausting, overwhelming - and dads feel it too. Here are some stats that shine a light on dads perinatal mental health.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

The Hub brings together partners including midwifery, the perinatal community mental health and other third sector partners, to provide both universal and specialist support to families at the earliest opportunity ensuring every child has the best start in life.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Aug 28

We were delighted to join Home-Start Glasgow North & North Lanarkshire for the official opening of their new Family Hub in Maryhill.

It was opened by the First Minister of Scotland, and represents a pioneering approach to early years family support and is the first of its kind in Glasgow.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Aug 6

We’re delighted to be working with The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood as an early adopter of their seven beautifully animated films that bring to life the science of early brain development.

Watch & share: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Photo credit: Kensington Palace/Andy Parsons]

The Princess of Wales is smiling looking down at a picture frame she is holding. She is wearing a bottle green suit and is stood next to a man who is smiling too, he wears a navy shirt and trousers. Behind them is a woman who is also smiling glancing at the frame. She is wearing a cream jumpsuit with a grey cardigan. They appear to be at the Centre for Early Childhood.

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 29

We’re thrilled our partnership with SGN has made a significant impact on keeping people safe & warm.

We’re proud to be featured in their annual vulnerability report, showcasing the power of collaboration.

Head to page 30 & 35 on the report to find out more: sgn.co.uk/news/sgn-sup...

A mother, toddler and baby happily playing with children’s toys. White text in a dark blue circle says: proud to partner with SGN keeping everyone safe and warm.

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Almost 40,000 MORE children are missing out on the support they need because of the 2-child limit than there were last year.

Keir Starmer, what are you waiting for?

The UK Government must urgently scrap the two-child limit.

A projection on the Houses of Parliament shows a Great Britain flag with the text SCRAP TWO-CHILD LIMIT

A projection on the Houses of Parliament shows a Great Britain flag with the text 4.5 MILLION CHILDREN IN POVERTY

A projection on the Houses of Parliament, a blue square with the words POVERTY LIMITS CHILDHOOD.

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 8

But for this to work, we must keep parents at the heart. Services only make a difference if they’re accessible, welcoming, and rooted in relationships.

#BestStart #FamilyHubs #HomeStartUK #EarlyYears #FamilySupport

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One-stop family hubs to be opened in all English council areas

Government announces £500m project to provide single-point of access for health, education and wellbeing services

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 8

We're feeling hopeful after yesterday's briefings about the Government's plans to roll out 1000 Family Hubs across England.

We saw a strong desire to place the early years firmly on the agenda & support that reaches the families who need it most, especially in our most disadvantaged communities.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 7

We're really pleased to see the Family Hub announcement and look forward to seeing the details of the plan later today.

Read our statement from our interim CEO, Vivien here: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-welcomes-family-hub-annoucement/

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 4

Mari is a Deaf mum who'd never had support like what she received from Home-Start Greenwich, it changed her life.

You can read Mari's story in Family Matters magazine. Read it here https://www.home-start.org.uk/family-matters-magazine

Teal graphic with yellow speech marks has a quote in white text that reads Thanks to Home-Start I’ve gained strength and improved my relationship with my children.

I’ve never had anything like this. Never. They saved my life.
Mari, mum supported by Home-Start Greenwich

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jul 1

We were delighted to welcome Manchester Central MP Lucy Powell & Rt Hon. Dame Andrea Leadsom to Woodville Family Hub in Cheetham last week.

Lucy & Andrea met with parents supported by Home-Start Manchester.

Read the news story 👉 www.home-start.org.uk/news/home-st...

A group of people are sat having a discussion with Lucy Powell and Dame Andrea Leadsom.

A group of people are stood smiling in the family centre, with Lucy Powell and Dame Andrea Leadsom.

Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jun 14

During the first 1001 days, from conception to age 2, babies’ growing brains are shaped by their experiences.

Every smile, every cuddle, every contact and every connection lays the foundations for future development.

#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth

White graphic has large teal quotation marks with purple text that reads the parent-child connection is the most powerful mental health intervention known to mankind. Bessel Van der Kolk. There are two illustrations of different parents with their children.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

5/4 - Read our full announcement here:

Home-Start UK appoints first Co-CEOs

Home-Start UK, has appointed its first co-CEOs in the organisation’s 50 year history, as they have announced that Natalie Acton and Jodie Reed will take up the role of Co-CEOs in September 2025.

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

4/4 - Lin Hinnigan added: “I am really pleased that we have been able to appoint a joint-CEO to this role, as I think it shows our commitment to being an inclusive employer”

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Home-Start UK @homestartuk.bsky.social · Jun 12

3/4 - Lin added: “This is an opportunity to lead a national movement of passionate people committed to changing the lives of children and families and shaping the future for generations to come.”

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