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  1. About us
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Policy

As one of the UK’s leading family support charities, Home-Start has extensive knowledge of the issues faced by parents and children in the UK. We use our experience supporting families to influence and respond to policy direction in the four nations of the UK as well as British Forces families in Cyprus.

We:

  • link the families and volunteers we work with and the issues that affect them to Westminster, the Scottish Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales, and the Northern Ireland Assembly;
  • support our local Home-Starts to respond locally to policy initiatives that impact families, volunteers and small charities;
  • use evidence from our own research to inform debates around family policy;
  • influence politicians to adopt policies and introduce new legislation which reflect the needs of families in the UK;
  • contribute to government consultations; and
  • work with other organisations to bring attention to issues affecting children and families and create a strong message around family support.
Children's Recovery Principles

Children's Recovery Principles

As a partnership of children and young people's organisations we are calling for a new vision of childhood to support children, young people and their families to recover from the impact of COVID-19. But recovery must not mean going back to how things were before, with rising child poverty and services at breaking point. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

Babies in Lockdown

Babies in Lockdown

Best Beginnings, Home-Start UK and Parent-Infant Foundation, all leading organisations advocating for parents and babies, commissioned Critical Research to work with them to gain insights into the impact COVID-19 is having on babies and their parents of all backgrounds from across the UK. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

The First 1001 Days

The First 1001 Days

Our vision is that every baby has loving and nurturing relationships in a society that values emotional wellbeing and development in the first 1001 days, from pregnancy, as the critical foundation for a healthy and fulfilling life. Read more

Published: 29th October, 2020

Author: Mollie Footitt

Nutrition

Nutrition

Home-Start believes all our children should be well nourished and protected from poor nutrition. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2016

Updated: 29th October, 2020

Author: Matt Hann

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    UKHSA OH Team Christmas Charity Fundraiser

    To support families in need this Christmas

  • A second year of Good Morning Britain support

    A second year of Good Morning Britain support

    For the second year running, Home-Start has been selected as one of the charities that Good Morning Britain viewers can pledge their time to in the annual '1 Million Minutes' campaign which asks the public to volunteer to end loneliness.

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    1 Million Minutes

    Volunteer your time to end loneliness with Home-Start and Good Morning Britain, as part of the 1 Million Minutes campaign. Because isolated parents can't wait.

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    1 Million Minutes: Home-Start Hour Volunteer

    Volunteer your time to help end loneliness with the Home-Start hour. Part of Good Morning Britain's 1 Million Minutes campaign. Because isolated parents can't wait.

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  • Find your Home-Start

    Find your Home-Start

    Find your nearest Home-Start using our online map.

  • About us

    About us

    Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

  • Work for Home-Start UK

    Work for Home-Start UK

    The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.

  • Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find a Home-Start in Scotland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Scotland

  • Make a referral

    Make a referral

    We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation.

  • Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find a Home-Start in Northern Ireland

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Northern Ireland

  • Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find a Home-Start in Wales

    Find your nearest Home-Start in Wales

  • Home-visiting

    Home-visiting

    Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

  • Register your interest in Volunteering

    Register your interest in Volunteering

    Are you interested in volunteering and want to find out more? Get in touch today by filling out our form and someone will be in touch.

  • Parental mental health and perinatal illness

    Parental mental health and perinatal illness

    More than a third of parents we support ask for our help to cope with perinatal illness, their own or their child's mental ill-health.

Be a Moment Maker

Be a Moment Maker

Life is tough right now for families. But it’s even tougher for those facing difficult times. Thousands of children in homes across the UK will face a Christmas this year, with no Magical Moments to brighten their day. By making a donation today, you will give a child in crisis a magical moment this Christmas. Your donation will support Home-Start UK’s work around the country this Christmas. Read more

Donate Fundraise

Published: 11th October, 2023

Updated: 7th December, 2023

Author: Matt Hann

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