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BBC launches Tiny Happy People in the UK

The BBC has launched Tiny Happy People, a five-year initiative backed by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, to support parents and carers in developing the language and communication skills of 0-4 year old children. Tiny Happy People is here to help parents get their little one babbling and...

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Volunteering for Home-Start Wandsworth through the pandemic

Whilst we have suspended our home-visiting service because of the Coronavirus pandemic, our volunteers have continued to support families remotely and more recently, in person outdoors following social distancing guidelines. Covid-19 has brought new challenges to families that were already struggling to cope. Our volunteers are here to support families...

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Covid-19. Families tell us their experiences

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,...

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New COVID Response Support Service

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...

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The devastating impact of Covid-19 on vulnerable families

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...

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A message from Thomas

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...

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