Home-Start UK
@homestartuk.bsky.social
We're a national charity supporting families across the UK. We believe that children deserve the best start in life. Visit home-start.org.uk to find out more.
Home-Start Co-CEOs comment welcome the #Budget decision to cut the two-child limit.
Read the story: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-c...
Read the story: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-c...
Home-Start Co-CEOs welcome the decision to cut two-child limit
Following the Autumn budget, Home-Start CEOs welcome the Government’s decision to cut the two-child limit from April 2026
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November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Home-Start Co-CEOs comment welcome the #Budget decision to cut the two-child limit.
Read the story: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-c...
Read the story: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-c...
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 💜
@investorsinpeople.bsky.social
Home-Start UK has worked very hard to be a great place to work, so it’s wonderful to see that recognised 💜
@investorsinpeople.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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 💜
@investorsinpeople.bsky.social
Home-Start UK has worked very hard to be a great place to work, so it’s wonderful to see that recognised 💜
@investorsinpeople.bsky.social
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
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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September 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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
He shares wanting to end his life but his baby Atlas waking up, & the support of Dad Matters got him through bit.ly/46d08TP
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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www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Concerns over ‘hidden crisis’ of suicide among new fathers
A study from Wales highlights rates of suicide among new fathers.
www.independent.co.uk
September 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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.
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.
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
#HomeStart #1001CriticalDays #DadMatters #AllDadsMatter
September 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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
#HomeStart #1001CriticalDays #DadMatters #AllDadsMatter
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
Book your free spot here: https://bit.ly/4m5qzkp
September 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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
Book your free spot here: https://bit.ly/4m5qzkp
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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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.
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.
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.
When we talk about perinatal mental health, it’s time to talk about dads too.
Because for every baby, their dad matters.
September 8, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.
When we talk about perinatal mental health, it’s time to talk about dads too.
Because for every baby, their dad matters.
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.
September 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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.
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.
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.
August 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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.
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.
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]
Watch & share: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Photo credit: Kensington Palace/Andy Parsons]
August 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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]
Watch & share: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Photo credit: Kensington Palace/Andy Parsons]
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...
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...
July 29, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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...
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...
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.
Keir Starmer, what are you waiting for?
The UK Government must urgently scrap the two-child limit.
July 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
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.
Keir Starmer, what are you waiting for?
The UK Government must urgently scrap the two-child limit.
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.
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.
July 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM
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.
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.
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/
Read our statement from our interim CEO, Vivien here: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-welcomes-family-hub-annoucement/
July 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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/
Read our statement from our interim CEO, Vivien here: www.home-start.org.uk/home-start-welcomes-family-hub-annoucement/
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
You can read Mari's story in Family Matters magazine. Read it here https://www.home-start.org.uk/family-matters-magazine
July 4, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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
You can read Mari's story in Family Matters magazine. Read it here https://www.home-start.org.uk/family-matters-magazine
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...
Lucy & Andrea met with parents supported by Home-Start Manchester.
Read the news story 👉 www.home-start.org.uk/news/home-st...
July 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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...
Lucy & Andrea met with parents supported by Home-Start Manchester.
Read the news story 👉 www.home-start.org.uk/news/home-st...
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
Every smile, every cuddle, every contact and every connection lays the foundations for future development.
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
June 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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
Every smile, every cuddle, every contact and every connection lays the foundations for future development.
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
1/4 - We’re very excited to announce that we have appointed Natalie Acton and @jodier.bsky.social as our new Co-CEOs. Natalie and Jodie are the first Co-CEOs in our 50 year history, and they will start work in September 2025.
June 12, 2025 at 8:15 AM
1/4 - We’re very excited to announce that we have appointed Natalie Acton and @jodier.bsky.social as our new Co-CEOs. Natalie and Jodie are the first Co-CEOs in our 50 year history, and they will start work in September 2025.
The theme for #IMHAW2025 is ‘who’s holding the baby?’ and we want to ask, who’s holding you as parents too?
Our volunteers provide practical and emotional support to families which helps reduce stress and overwhelm – allowing parents space to develop a positive early relationship.
Our volunteers provide practical and emotional support to families which helps reduce stress and overwhelm – allowing parents space to develop a positive early relationship.
June 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The theme for #IMHAW2025 is ‘who’s holding the baby?’ and we want to ask, who’s holding you as parents too?
Our volunteers provide practical and emotional support to families which helps reduce stress and overwhelm – allowing parents space to develop a positive early relationship.
Our volunteers provide practical and emotional support to families which helps reduce stress and overwhelm – allowing parents space to develop a positive early relationship.
1/4 - We are delighted to read Everything to Play For, the final report from the #RaisingtheNationPlayCommission and we wholeheartedly support the report’s recommendations.
June 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
1/4 - We are delighted to read Everything to Play For, the final report from the #RaisingtheNationPlayCommission and we wholeheartedly support the report’s recommendations.
Research shows us that our first 1001 days are the most important. Our early intervention at Home-Start acts as a building block for a child’s development.
Want to know more? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7taRqgb_v8E
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
Want to know more? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7taRqgb_v8E
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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June 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Research shows us that our first 1001 days are the most important. Our early intervention at Home-Start acts as a building block for a child’s development.
Want to know more? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7taRqgb_v8E
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
Want to know more? Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7taRqgb_v8E
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
Today is the start of #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💜
An important week to us at Home-Start that aims to raise awareness of infant mental health and the importance of early intervention support.
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
An important week to us at Home-Start that aims to raise awareness of infant mental health and the importance of early intervention support.
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
June 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Today is the start of #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek 💜
An important week to us at Home-Start that aims to raise awareness of infant mental health and the importance of early intervention support.
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
An important week to us at Home-Start that aims to raise awareness of infant mental health and the importance of early intervention support.
#IMHAW2025 #MentalHealthMatters #InfantMentalHealth
We’re one of 70+ orgs united in standing with the Prime Minister’s commitment to the early years.
Together, we’re urging @Keir_Starmer to support children and families from conception to reception by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025
Read more here: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
Together, we’re urging @Keir_Starmer to support children and families from conception to reception by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025
Read more here: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
June 3, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We’re one of 70+ orgs united in standing with the Prime Minister’s commitment to the early years.
Together, we’re urging @Keir_Starmer to support children and families from conception to reception by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025
Read more here: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
Together, we’re urging @Keir_Starmer to support children and families from conception to reception by making this ambition a reality at the #SpendingReview2025
Read more here: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq