Blogs
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 […] ...
We did good…
By Nicola Sheldon I remember the morning of November 17th 2015 very clearly. Thomas had been home from the hospital less than 24 hours and Chris was preparing to leave […] ...
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Parenting And The Use Of Social Media Sharing
By Stephanie Swann Sharing information and photographs of our children on social media is a subject that many people will have varying opinions on whether their child is neurotypical or […] ...
20 Things I would tell my past self…
…by Stephanie Swann 20 things I would tell my past self about being a parent of a child with disabilities As my little boy Joseph is getting older and we […] ...
Peeps Apparel
If you’d like to support Peeps and raise awareness wherever you go, then why not get hold of one of our t-shirts or hoodies? Ladies, gents and kids sizes available. […] ...
Making a difference…
One of our mums has kindly shared some feedback after we sourced and funded some specialised counselling for her. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, and a brilliant grant […] ...
Good news for under 3s mobility support
“Family Fund Mobility Support aims to help families raising a disabled or seriously ill child under 3 years old to meet their mobility needs through a car leasing package for […] ...
Parent Story – Meet Albie
Our story, Francesca and Macaulay ALBIE THOMAS MCGOWAN, 8lb 9oz, 18/12/19 Wednesday 18th December, 40+1, my waters had gone the day before and we were ready to be induced! 2nd […] ...