Blogs
Happy New Year Poem
The journey we planned wasn’t to be The dream of you being placed on me Instead I heard ringing from the alarms Then there were doctors, midwives and my empty […] ...
Here’s the thing about HIE…
Just one week to go until HIE Awareness Day! We’d love as many people to be involved as possible, spreading the word about HIE and helping us reach more families. […] ...
To all the mums in NICU
With Mother’s Day almost upon us, we wanted to share this open letter to anyone who may be in #NICU at the moment, whatever their journey. Please feel free to […] ...
Spreading a little sunshine!
If you’re looking to spread a little sunshine, and let’s face it we could all do with some at the mo, why not head over to our online shop where […] ...
Covid Vaccines for Carers
Those who receive Carer’s Allowance can book their Covid vaccine online: https://www.nhs.uk/…/book-coronavirus-vaccination/… If you’re a carer but don’t receive the allowance, make sure you notify your GP that you have […] ...
HIE Awareness Day – 4th April
6 weeks until our HIE Awareness Day – it may sound like it’s a way off, but we have a feeling it will fly round! We’ll soon be sharing details […] ...
National Lottery Fund £10,000
Huge thanks to @TNLComFund who have awarded Peeps £10,000 Such lovely news to end the week on. This money will allow us to continue supporting the mental health of even […] ...
New Group – HIE Dads’ Hub
We have a group! The HIE Dads’ Hub – a closed group, for Dads/Step-Dads who have been touched by HIE. This is a new venture for Peeps, and has come […] ...
Parent Story – by Kerry Coles
I was pregnant with my 7th baby and have had gestational diabetes in all pregnancies and have been induced with 5 of them and had to go for induction again. I […] ...
Do you blog?
Whether you are a blogging pro, or fancy sharing a piece for the first time, we would love to hear from you. If you have any experience with HIE (as […] ...
New Year, take note!
By Nicola Sheldon When it started we were in the middle of a blissful day. The kids had gone out on a lovely walk and came home red cheeked smelling […] ...
Thank you
As the end of 2020 is fast approaching, we just wanted to say a big thank you to those who have supported us, especially during such a challenging 12 months. […] ...
We’re here to help…
Since the start of the year Peeps has arranged and funded over 70 counselling / therapy sessions for mums and dads of our HIE families. Things may not always be […] ...
#FestiveFive
We’d love you to join in our Christmas event – it’s super simple! Rather than send Christmas cards, we’re asking you to make a donation to Peeps – this […] ...
Can you vote for Peeps?
It’s that time of year again when we are asking for a little help – it’s free and easy, and just involves you casting a vote for Peeps in the […] ...
Calling all businesses!
Calling all businesses! This is such a fab idea – making the most of what is quite frankly a rubbish situation We all wish Covid wasn’t here but while it […] ...
We’ll still bee here…
As England is preparing to go in to a second lockdown, we just wanted to reassure everyone that we are still here, and will be continuing to support as much […] ...
Thank you!
A big THANK YOU to Lloyd’s of London – a lovely lady who works there nominated @PeepsHIE to receive a charitable donation, and it landed in our bank account this […] ...
Let’s keep talking
If you’re finding it hard… …for whatever reason, then please don’t struggle on your own. Going through a HIE experience can be difficult. The effects, whether physical or emotional can […] ...
So you’ve found yourself in the NICU
By Stephanie Swann This is a message for all the new parents out there who have found themselves in the unfamiliar world of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. If your […] ...