Blogs
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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, […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...