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Episode 2: Casey & Alfie’s Story
In our second podcast, we talk to Casey, mum to 6 year old Alfie, about their experience of H.I.E. Have a listen here. As always, if you feel you could […] ...
Episode 1: Introducing “Peeps in a Podcast”
Welcome to our very first podcast! Sarah Land, Co-Founder and Charity Manager of Peeps shares a little about her journey, and the reason why she and her husband Steve set […] ...
What’s on in December
There’s plenty going on if you’re feeling festive! All our activities are just for H.I.E. families, and free of charge. Check out our events page for details and to register […] ...
New for 2024 – the Peeps’ Book Club
One of our new initiatives for 2024, based on conversations and feedback from families, is an online book club. Promoting self care, and a chance to connect with other H.I.E. […] ...
Our Coffee Pot is up and running!
Many H.I.E. families will know just how hard a lengthy or sudden hospital stay can be. Worrying about your child and helping them get better is priority, and it can […] ...
Welcome to the team – meet our new Trustees
We’re delighted to share that we have appointed three new Trustees to join the team at Peeps. This is due to growth of the charity, and a great opportunity to […] ...
Maternity Safety Alliance
The Maternity Safety Alliance is calling for a national public inquiry on maternity safety. It’s heartbreaking to hear when a baby has died, and even more so if it was […] ...
What’s on in November
Here’s our November at a glance. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like more information on any events, or if you feel like you might benefit from […] ...
Our Aware Bear is looking for a name!
Can you help? Our Aware Bear is looking for a name, and we’d love to hear your suggestions. They are going to help us raise awareness of H.I.E. in lots […] ...
Could you make a difference to others on their H.I.E. journey?
We are looking for individuals that may be interested in becoming one of our Peer Support Volunteers! Are you a parent, grandparent, or have experience around H.I.E? Our Peer Support […] ...
Points of Light Award for Peeps Founders!
Well done to Sarah and Steve, Peeps’ founders, for their recent Points of Light Award. You can read all about it here. ...
Did you know….?
We like to share what we do at Peeps, in the hope that it raises awareness and helps reach families who may benefit from support. However, there are some things […] ...
A Loss Mum’s Wish
My mind knows you are gone, but my heart does not. Every day, I wish and long for you alittle bit more then I did the day before. That maybe, […] ...
Since we began…
Since we began…. – Over £400,000 has been received in donations and grants – we’re a small charity and this is huge. Every single £ means so much, and is […] ...
Peeps turns 5!
It’s 5 years since Peeps officially registered as the only UK charity dedicated to supporting those touched by H.I.E. (Hypoxic-Ischaemic Encephalopathy) and raising awareness. Each year Peeps has grown, reaching […] ...
Blog post – Heidi, Mama to 22 month old warrior, Edward
“H.I.E., where do I start? H.I.E. is complex, H.I.E is different for everyone I meet. It took me one whole year to talk about HIE out loud. I had googled […] ...
Could you be our next blogger?
It’s been a while since we put out this request but we’d love to hear from anyone with experience of HIE (whether that’s as parents, wider family members, friends, healthcare […] ...
What’s on in August
The months are flying round! We hope you’re keeping well. Here’s a look at what’s on this month – you can register for your free places via our events page. ...
Equipment fund feedback
It’s always lovely to hear from families, and especially where Peeps has been able to help in some way. This feedback came from a family who had applied for our […] ...
Parent feedback after therapy – a Dad shares his experience.
“Having a child with HIE grade 2 is difficult. It’s one hell of a journey with many challenges at every turn. The emotions are endless as you’re told your child […] ...