Blogs
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 carefully spent to offer the best support possible for anyone touched by H.I.E ...
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 more families and offering more supp ...
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 it in those early days in NICU, you know those days when you should be resting with your b ...
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 professionals, through your work or other organisations) ...
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 equipment fund, to purchase a Safe Place Bed – a travel bed for children with ...
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 has this condition and then that condition and the reality sets in that ...
Birthday balloons!
Can you believe in a few weeks’ time, we’ll be celebrating our 5th birthday? 5 years since Peeps officially registered as a charity. Time flies! We always say we wish we weren’t needed, that HIE didn’t happen, but we know that ...
Peeps in a Podcast!
We’re really excited to share that the Peeps in a Podcast is now up and running! Join us for an insight to the world of HIE. You can listen to the introductory episode here. There are already some great speakers lined up, and as always we’ ...
What’s on in June
All our events are exclusively for HIE families – safe spaces where the community can come together, whether in person or online. To find out more and register your places, head to our Events page or get in touch at any time via email (info@pee ...
Mental Health Awareness Week – how are you feeling?
Peeps is marking Mental Health Awareness Week, wherever you are! – The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week is anxiety, a common feeling that can sometimes get out of control. Mental Health Awareness Week, now in its 23rd year, ...
International Nurses Day
Today (May 12th) is the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, and is celebrated with International Nurses Day. Florence Nightingale was known as the “Founder of Modern Nursing”, with a drive to improve hospital efficiency and ...
What’s on in May
Here’s our round up of free events, for anyone in the UK touched by HIE. Just click here to sign up! If you haven’t referred in to us yet, you can fill out our short online form, and we’ll keep you up to date with everything. As al ...
It’s National Tea Day!
How better to celebrate than putting your feet up and dunking a biscuit in a brew?! We can probably all agree that taking a moment for yourself with a cuppa (if possible!) can be just what we need from time to time, but here at Peeps we also love to ...
Family Experience
If you’d like to learn a little more about HIE, the impact on families, and the difference support can make, please have a read of Dean’s story.. Thanks so much Dean for sharing. If you have been touched by HIE, or know someone who has, a ...
Why do we have an HIE Awareness Day?
The majority of HIE parents or carers had not heard of HIE before they were affected by it. The same can be said for their families and friends. Many adults who had an HIE event and their parents, remain unaware that what happened to them ...
What’s on in April
April is a big month with HIE Awareness Day taking place on Tuesday 4th. This means that there will be lots of sharing and information on social media. It’s ok if you need to step back and take a little time out – it can feel like a lot t ...
Mother’s Day
Sending love to all the mums and mother-figures. We hope that today is kind – if you find that it isn’t, please remember you’re not on your own. Here for you 💛 ...
Golfers’ fundraising has been in full swing…
Last year, we were so honoured when the new Captains of Reigate Hill Golf Club, Carolyn and Robert, shared that Peeps had been chosen as their Charity of The Year. The connection with the golf club is though members Dean and Sarah. Their daughter Mol ...
Peer support training opportunity
There has been some great feedback from our current Peer Support Volunteers who are in the middle of their training via With-You. We’re therefore pleased to say that further places are available for their next cohort, starting at the end of the ...
Peeps on Twitter
H.I.E. can result from various causes yet isn’t talked about enough. So often parents feel it is their fault, and there is so much fear and uncertainty, especially in the early days and weeks.
Can you help raise awareness?
(We always encourage families to speak to their…