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.
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
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.
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
Join us online with 1001 Critical Days Foundation - Wednesday 10 September 6-7pm
Book your free spot here: bit.ly/4m5qzkp
September 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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
Join us online with 1001 Critical Days Foundation - Wednesday 10 September 6-7pm
Book your free spot here: bit.ly/4m5qzkp
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.
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.
August 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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.
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.
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.
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
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change.
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
June 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change.
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - an important week shining a light on mental health which can affect us all 💜
We're here to encourage you to take those small steps to help your mental health - take anything from the menu, speak to friends, your GP, or contact us for extra support.
We're here to encourage you to take those small steps to help your mental health - take anything from the menu, speak to friends, your GP, or contact us for extra support.
May 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - an important week shining a light on mental health which can affect us all 💜
We're here to encourage you to take those small steps to help your mental health - take anything from the menu, speak to friends, your GP, or contact us for extra support.
We're here to encourage you to take those small steps to help your mental health - take anything from the menu, speak to friends, your GP, or contact us for extra support.
Parenting in London is tough, Home-Start London have produced a report.
The findings from the research are clear, families with young children need more support & they need it earlier.
Read the report bit.ly/437QCA7
#MaternalMentalHealth #MaternalMHmatters #HomeStartSupport #SupportForParents
The findings from the research are clear, families with young children need more support & they need it earlier.
Read the report bit.ly/437QCA7
#MaternalMentalHealth #MaternalMHmatters #HomeStartSupport #SupportForParents
May 9, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Parenting in London is tough, Home-Start London have produced a report.
The findings from the research are clear, families with young children need more support & they need it earlier.
Read the report bit.ly/437QCA7
#MaternalMentalHealth #MaternalMHmatters #HomeStartSupport #SupportForParents
The findings from the research are clear, families with young children need more support & they need it earlier.
Read the report bit.ly/437QCA7
#MaternalMentalHealth #MaternalMHmatters #HomeStartSupport #SupportForParents
Mum Sam was hospitalised for postpartum psychosis, a time so traumatic her recollections are ‘hazy’. One thing remains crystal clear – the support & friendship she received from Marie, her Home-Start volunteer.
Watch Sam’s story here (you may want some tissues handy! 🥹)
https://youtu.be/1UJCwl5glJM
Watch Sam’s story here (you may want some tissues handy! 🥹)
https://youtu.be/1UJCwl5glJM
May 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Mum Sam was hospitalised for postpartum psychosis, a time so traumatic her recollections are ‘hazy’. One thing remains crystal clear – the support & friendship she received from Marie, her Home-Start volunteer.
Watch Sam’s story here (you may want some tissues handy! 🥹)
https://youtu.be/1UJCwl5glJM
Watch Sam’s story here (you may want some tissues handy! 🥹)
https://youtu.be/1UJCwl5glJM