Family Post Natal Illness Project

A project by Home-Start South Leicestershire

We offer a bespoke combination of services to help families to manage their experience of Post Natal Illness, to improve their experience of parenting and their relationship with their child. The services include one to one emotional and practical support at home or in the community from one of our trained Peer Mentor volunteers, group support for parents and their children, courses in understanding and managing Post Natal Illness, and a counselling service.

Why they need our service

Parenting very young children can be an exhausting, isolating experience for many. Some parents find their mental health and wellbeing is significantly affected by Post Natal Illness. This project supports those families affected by Post Natal Illness in the various forms it takes.

Plan and expected results

We support around 50 different families each year through the project, and approximately 50 different children benefit as a result. The effects of Post Natal Illness, which can include anxiety, depression and feelings of isolation, will be reduced significantly by the project support, helping families to look forward to a positive future with their children.

What your gift could provide

£25

allows a family to attend an appropriate group support session

£50

allows a parent to attend a relevant supportive training session

£100

gives a month of regular volunteer Peer Mentor support for a family at home

Volunteers needed

We need volunteers to join a fundraising team, to serve on the Trustee Board, and to become trained Peer Mentors to support our services..

Charity Information

Home-Start South Leicestershire

Telephone: 01858 467982

Address: 121 Coventry Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9BY

Registered charity no.: 1107504