The Covid-19 pandemic created a global crisis. Different parts of society have been affected in very different ways, with isolation, mental health issues, domestic abuse and financial struggles becoming significant consequences of social distancing measures. “As time went on it became very difficult. Not being able to be with friends,...
While our home-visiting service is still suspended, as of July 2020 we are accepting referrals for our new short-term service to support families during the COVID crisis. Our team of coordinators will offer virtual support to families for up to four weeks. For more information and a link to the...
This short film highlights the devastating impact that Covid-19 is having on vulnerable families. The film features families talking about how Home-Start have been supporting them during the pandemic, and volunteers explaining some of the challenges that families face. As we emerge from the current crisis and start to navigate...
Wandsworth Children & Young People’s Wellbeing service is offering a virtual parent workshop to all Wandsworth primary school parents to share tips and strategies to help support children transitioning back to school after lockdown. The workshop is appropriate for all parents of all primary school ages. Times: Thursday 25th June...
Dear Everybody Thank you so much for sponsoring me, it was very generous of you. Thanks to you so far I have raised £2358.50 including gift aid for Home-Start Wandsworth. £2k is enough to train 20 new volunteers and £125 supports one HSW family for 1 month. This was a tough challenge. I...
On the 20th June, 9 year old, Thomas Crowther, is going to cycle 26 miles, in aid of Home-Start Wandsworth. Thank you so much Thomas for undertaking such a huge challenge and we wish you the very best of luck for Saturday. If you would like to support Thomas’ fundraising...
These have been very challenging times for families with limited access to education, children’s centres and libraries. BookTrust has been working hard to reach children with books and support, especially disadvantaged children hardest hit by lockdown, so that they are able to engage in reading and stories. Reading can be...
We are really missing seeing our Home-Start families. It is therefore even more special when we receive photos from our families showing us what they have been up to during the last few weeks. And wow, they have been busy! It was especially lovely to see that the children had...
What is infant mental health? Infant mental health describes the social and emotional wellbeing and development of children in the earliest years of their life. It reflects whether children have the secure, responsive relationships that they need to thrive – First 1001days It is the term often used to describe...
Home-Start UK is committed to equality, inclusion and creating better lives for all families. We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement protesting the horrific murder of George Floyd in the USA and stand with the Black community and other BAME communities against all forms of racism and...
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