Mandy’s Story; perinatal mental health

Hello, I’m mum to a 17 month old boy.While I was pregnant I suffered severe pregnancy sickness alongside depression. I became very isolated and then suicidal; I made plans to end our lives. As part of the subsequent support I received I was referred to...

Home-Start Sutton supporting Coraline’s parents at home

Coraline was born with with Down’s Syndrome and two holes in the heart. Her parents didn’t anything about Down’s Syndrome when she was born.  Bev and Tracy from Home-Start UK have helped to give Coraline the best start in life by supporting her and...

Support for family experiencing isolation and depression

The issue Family X consisted of a mother, father, a 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter. The mother was referred by a health worker as being depressed and having difficulty in going out. The family were very isolated and had a limited support network. It was felt...

Home-Start Sutton celebrates 35 years helping local families

Home-Start Sutton is celebrating 35 years supporting families in Sutton. Scheme Manager Judith Armstrong says “Celebrations planned include a fundraising gala dinner , a volunteer afternoon tea and an extra special family party at Christmas – photos to...