Home-Start Scotland

We support parents and carers to give children the best start in life. 1400 trained volunteers from 30 Home-Starts help over 3000 families and 6000 children.

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

Following the publication of the #IndependentCareReview, @HSScotland have been working hard to #KeepThePromise .

Two years into this journey, we are as excited and motivated as ever to continue this journey together💜🧡 #wewillkeepthepromise

#promisekeepers @ThePromiseScot

[Together 🧡 @together_sacr]

⏰#TimeForUNCRC, Together's 44 members have written a letter to @JennyGilruth, the new Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills & @NatalieDon_ the new Minister for Children, Young People & Keeping the Promise #UNCRCScotland #TeamScotlandUN

🔗https://t.co/FBRVoFs4CR

[HS East Lothian @HSEastLothian]

As we come to the end of #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek it feels right to share this feedback from a recently supported mum - we are there when parents need is giving the right support at the right time @_MWhitfield @HSScotland @Shaminakhtar

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

Wonderful photos.

[Home-Start UK Scotland @HSScotDirector]

They were so excited about your visit and from these pictures, it looks like everyone had a great time. Thank you so much Minister for taking time out to visit! @MareeToddMSP @HSScotland @homestartuk #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessWeek #PNIMH

[Home-Start UK Scotland @HSScotDirector]

Home-Start's contribution to tackling social isolation and loneliness for families highlighted in debate by Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick @ScotGovFairer @HSScotland @homestartuk

[Home-Start UK Scotland @HSScotDirector]

Minister making connection with public health and loneliness. Absolutely agree. @ScotGovFairer @HSScotland @homestartuk #socialisolationandloneliness

[Home-Start UK Scotland @HSScotDirector]

Well done Megan Laird 👏 @NDCS_Scotland for a thoughtful and passionate plea to the @ScotGovFairer and @ScotParl for early support needed for those young people who are deaf. #DeafAwarenessWeek2023 @HSScotland @homestartuk

[Home-Start UK Scotland @HSScotDirector]

Looking forward to hearing debate led by Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick Home-Starts across Scotland have been proud to receive funding to tackle #socialisolationandloneliness among #families @homestartuk @HSScotland

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

Exciting news @homestartuk @BTGroup

[Home-Start Wigtownshire @WigHomeStart]

Our youngest #volunteers have been busy this week helping us make #MothersDay gifts, using some gorgeous teacups donated from the amazing @WhiteStuffUK 💜🧡
@homestartuk
@HSScotland

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating today all across the world. @HSScotland @homestartuk #StPatricksDay2023

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

#perinatalpeersupport @InspiringSland @homestartuk such a fabulous session led by Dr Hannah Guzinska on reflective practice.

[Parent and Infant Mental Health Scotland @PIMHScot]

Lovely to hear from a group of staff so committed to and enthusiastic about to their work, the value of #reflectivepractice and the importance of holding the baby in mind. Well done, @HomeStartGNNL, @HomeStartEDI, @HSScotland and Wee Minds Matter @NHSGGC. #perinatalpeersupport

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

#perinatalpeersupport @homestartuk @InspiringSland lovely to hear positive feedback from those who took part in reflective practice sessions led by Dr Hannah Guzinska and Kasia Zych.

[Parent and Infant Mental Health Scotland @PIMHScot]

Proud to have played a part in @InspiringSland's Peer Support Evaluation Toolkit, along with @AberlourCCT @actnforchildren @AmmaBirth @BarnardosScot @healthyvalleys @HSScotland @latnem7 @midsurestart @nurtureborders @MellowParenting
#perinatalpeersupport
https://t.co/5BMjhduYmi

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

#perinatalpeersupport @InspiringSland @homestartuk Our wonderful Hannah Guzinska is leading the final session now!

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

#perinatalpeersupport great to hear conversation involving Holly Emma Heidi and Nikki about power of peer support @homestartuk @InspiringSland

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

#perinatalpeersupport lovely to hear from Maggie and Kathryn @Actn4ChildrScot and their work on #westernisles @homestartuk @scotgov @InspiringSland

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

Delighted to be joining event today #perinatalpeersupport @HSScotland @homestartuk

[Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund @PIMHFund]

Behind the scenes 🎥

Getting ready for our Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Peer Support Scotland event with @ScotGovHealth and @ScotRecoveryNet. We can't wait to bring together the PIMH peer support community!

Remember to use #PerinatalPeerSupport in your tweets.

[Home-Start Scotland @HSScotland]

Great report @SC_LotteryTrust fabulous results across the sector and delighted of course to see several @HSScotland @homestartuk home-starts featured. Thank you! #CostOfLivingCrises #lottery

[Scottish Children's Lottery Trust @SC_LotteryTrust]

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Feel free to read the full Impact Report here: https://t.co/vwXNhT3TDz

Thanks to all the incredible charities who are making such a fantastic difference to children and young people across the country.

#whatarethechances #scotland #charityfunding

[Liann Weir @liannweir]

Great board meeting for @DadsRockOrg tonight and really lovely to see new board members. Always amazed at the continued growth, reach and impact of this organisation, making a difference with families across Scotland. Proud to be part of the journey!