During and after pregnancy, women have faced greater likelihood of poor mental health during the pandemic, including anxiety, depression, loneliness and suicidal thoughts, according to a new report commissioned by a coalition of leading maternal mental health organisations. New report raises concerns as services supporting women and babies come under strain. The rapid review of …
Business as usual for us has long involved adapting to and accommodating the increasing and changing demand for the support we provide to families while seeking out the financial underpinning necessary to ensure there is no drop in the quality of that support. The complexity and levels of expertise necessary to continue with excellent service …
We have started to plan changes to service delivery in line with the Government roadmap. The office is now open 9.00am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Most staff have had their second vaccine injection. Our first virtual prep course is going well and we have up-skilled staff members involved with perinatal and safeguarding awareness.
A Big ‘THANK YOU’ from Home-Start Leeds for the grant received from Home-Start UK through the partnership with John Lewis and Waitrose. The monies enabled the scheme to provide an Easter basket of goodies and activities for families. Some quotes from those who took part in the activities: “Thank you so much for the …
We are one of eighteen charitable organisations in Leeds that have been awarded resilience funding and support through Leeds Community Foundation. We aim to use this support to improve our ability to manage the challenge of satisfying higher – and more intense – demand for our services while increasing commensurately the financial resources we need …
Leeds researchers investigating the effects of lockdown on children’s early development were inspired to fund wet weather gear for 28 disadvantaged families after a survey revealed toddlers were missing out on play. Read the full article on the Yorkshire Evening Post…
Over Christmas 2020 we were able to supply presents to over 45 families. We would like to thank John Lewis, Waitrose, and the FareShare Partnership for their support of Home-Start. You can read more about this support and campaign on the The Yorkshire Post…
Yorkshire families in need will get extra help and support from a charity after Waitrose and John Lewis unveiled this year’s Christmas advertising campaign. Read the full article on The Yorkshire Post…
We are excited for the partnership between Home-Start, John Lewis, Waitrose and FareShare. We hope you have all seen the John Lewis Christmas advert this year, if not, here it is! The theme of the advert is kindness, and it highlights Home-Start’s new partnership with John Lewis, Waitrose and FareShare. BECAUSE TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE …
Hello Everyone, We have now started our first Covid Secure Volunteer Evening Preparation Course since lock down back in March. We have got 8 eager volunteers ready to go. Their first session took place yesterday (17th September 2020) at the Home-Start office. Session 1: Welcome to Home-Start Introduction to the Preparation Course Introduction to the Organisation To agree …
