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Welcome to the team, Leah! (and Ivy of course…)

 1st October 2024

We’re pleased to share that Leah has joined our team in the brand new role of Events Coordinator. “Hi, I’m Leah! I’m the Events Coordinator for Peeps. I have worked for and with a variety of charities my entire working life but having ...

Free legal clinics

 24th September 2024

Throughout October, our legal support panel member JMW Solicitors will be providing free advice clinics to families supported by Peeps. JMW welfare benefits expert Phil Runciman will be taking free 30-minute telephone and online appointments with fam ...

New! Facilitated Grief Support Group starting mid-October

 19th September 2024

We want to share with you a new option for support, for families who have experienced loss through H.I.E. Our new facilitated grief support groups will start next month in October, offering a safe, supportive space for those facing grief challenges. ...

Theme park fundraising!

 17th September 2024

Do we have any Alton Towers fans? If so, these could be the ideal events for you… Join in at the UK’s biggest Theme Park, Alton Towers, on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November 2024 for the 5k, 10k & Half Marathon event around the park. ...

Meet our Peer Support Volunteers….

 11th September 2024

Here at Peeps, we have a wonderful group of Peer Support Volunteers who offer 1-1 sessions for families affected by H.I.E. These sessions are an opportunity to chat with someone who’s been through a similar experience, either for a one-off chat, or ...

Group Therapy – new support for families

 5th September 2024

We listen to what families want and need, and understand that what works for one isn’t necessarily the right thing for another. That’s why we’re running a pilot for online group therapy (in addition to our current counselling & trauma thera ...

We’re recruiting – Income & Engagement Officer

 5th September 2024

Due to further growth of the charity, we are looking for a special individual to join our small and lovely team. It’s a brand new role, so we need someone who has experience and confidence, as well as kindness and empathy. Full details of the r ...

Thank you The National Lottery Community Fund!

 30th August 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Peeps has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund for our project “H.I.E. Mental Health and Community Support”. This will make such a huge difference in reaching and supporting fam ...

Support us through easyfundraising…no cost to you, donations for Peeps!

 25th July 2024

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Peeps with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including ...

Get ready for our (virtual) birthday balloon race!

 19th July 2024

In just a few weeks’ time we’ll be celebrating our “birthday” – 6 years since Peeps registered as a charity We’re doing something a little different this year to mark the occasion (keep an eye out!). We know how mu ...

Join our Board of Trustees and make a difference!

 19th July 2024

Are you a financial professional or do you have experience as a charity treasurer?  If so, we want to hear from you! Our small and growing charity is dedicated to providing support and raising awareness of H.I.E.*, and we’re looking to expand ...

So, what are our Let’s Chat sessions?

 16th July 2024

Our Let’s Chat sessions are a closed group that take place on Zoom at different times and dates throughout the year. Each session focuses on a different topic, whether that be schooling, blended diets or equipment (and much, much more). Each sessio ...

Episode 8: Peeps in a Podcast – Meet Georgia

 10th July 2024

We’re so pleased to welcome a very special guest, Georgia, to our podcast. Georgia has first hand experience of H. I. E. as she had an H. I. E. event herself at birth almost 30 years ago. Georgia shares what life is like, why she prefers the te ...

Great news for the H.I.E. community

 5th July 2024

It’s a busy day for news and significant changes across the country, and we have our own huge news to share with you. We’re celebrating after being awarded National Lottery funding to support our work with those affected by H.I.E. This is ...

Calling all foodies and artists – do you want to be involved in something exciting?

 2nd July 2024

We’re cooking up something special and need YOUR help! This is a project which can involve the whole family and a great activity to keep you entertained over the upcoming summer holidays!  We’re creating a community recipe book to be published a ...

Episode 7: Peeps in a Podcast – EHCPs – Appeals & Annual Review

 30th June 2024

Join Andrea and Hannah for the second part of the EHCP podcast. You can listen and find the transcript here. ...

Episode 6: Peeps in a Podcast – EHCPs: The Basics

 30th June 2024

This is the first of two podcasts with Hannah Adams, Associate Solicitor and Head of Special Educational Needs at Shentons Solicitors, who has personal experience of the EHCP process as a Mum and who also helps parents navigate the system as a solici ...

Episode 6: Peeps in a Podcast – EHCPs: The Basics

 19th June 2024

This is the first of two podcasts with Hannah Adams, Associate Solicitor and Head of Special Educational Needs at Shentons Solicitors, who has personal experience of the EHCP process as a Mum and who also helps parents navigate the system as a solici ...

Episode 5: Peeps in a Podcast – The Betweeners

 19th June 2024

Join Sarah, Andrea and Lydia as they talk about their H.I.E. experiences, and how the name for the group “The BeTweeners” came about! You can listen to the podcast here. There is support waiting for anyone who might need it, so please don ...

A world first…trials in Cooling in Mild H.I.E. (COMET)

 24th May 2024

Yesterday Peeps attended the launch of the COMET trial in London. This trial will look at whether there are benefits to cooling (therapeutic hypothermia) for babies who have a diagnosis of mild H.I.E. Up to now, cooling has been a recognised treatmen ...

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