News
Welcome to the team, Leah! (and Ivy of course…)
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
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
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!
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….
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
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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?
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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)
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 ...
Peeps on Twitter
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We were recently asked if we had resources that could support a family who didn’t have English as their first language. Yes we do! There’s our @reciteme toolbar (as the video clip shows, it’s easy to navigate!) and also we can match with a counsellor / therapist in a chosen…
Thank you to everyone who came to see our stand yesterday at the @babylifeline #MatSafety2024 Conference, to the brilliant speakers and panels, and of course the Baby Lifeline team who must have put so much work in to organising the event.
It was great to learn, share and…
This is what we all want to see - a reduction in H.I.E. rates. Wonderful to meet @CatherineH_RM and @Sblackwell192 who work so hard to achieving this with their teams. The impact for families is huge 💕 #MatSafety2024 @BabyLLTraining
