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An online perinatal peer support community to connect, share & learn. Download FREE guides & resources for setting up new perinatal peer support initiatives.

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This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we’re celebrating the power of sharing your story —and the strength it brings to you and others. #MMHAW2025 #YourVoiceYourStrength #MaternalMentalHealth #PeerSupportMatters #YouAreNotAlone

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2025, we’re celebrating the power of sharing your story —and the strength it brings to you and others.

#MMHAW2025 #YourVoiceYourStrength #MaternalMentalHealth #PeerSupportMatters #YouAreNotAlone
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Everyone's journey to becoming a parent is different. But all stories are valid. And peer supporters are here to listen... Watch our video to find out more about how peer support has helped parents across Essex... lght.ly/l1e8d #YourVoiceYourStrength #MMHAW25

Everyone's journey to becoming a parent is different. But all stories are valid. And peer supporters are here to listen...

Watch our video to find out more about how peer support has helped parents across Essex... lght.ly/l1e8d #YourVoiceYourStrength #MMHAW25
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Do you know the signs of perinatal mental illness? The new symptom checker from @mmhalliance is designed to help parents spot common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after pregnancy. Find out more at lght.ly/209l9cn #ItStartsWithAwareness

Do you know the signs of perinatal mental illness? The new symptom checker from @mmhalliance is designed to help parents spot common and lesser-known mental health conditions during and after pregnancy. Find out more at lght.ly/209l9cn #ItStartsWithAwareness
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We're Hiring! Peer Support Link Worker – Southend (27 hours/week) Are you passionate about supporting parents & families? We’re looking for a compassionate & motivated individual to become a Peer Support Link Worker. Apply today! lght.ly/dl5o6o1 #Essexjobs #Essex

We're Hiring!  Peer Support Link Worker – Southend (27 hours/week)

Are you passionate about supporting parents & families? We’re looking for a compassionate & motivated individual to become a Peer Support Link Worker. Apply today! lght.ly/dl5o6o1 #Essexjobs #Essex
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Priority 3: Innovation... In our new 5 year strategy, we’re committed to exploring new ideas, harnessing technology, and strengthening partnerships to transform perinatal care. 📄 Read more about our 5-year strategy: lght.ly/bfc25cd #Innovation #5YearPlan

Priority 3: Innovation... In our new 5 year strategy, we’re committed to exploring new ideas, harnessing technology, and strengthening partnerships to transform perinatal care. 

📄 Read more about our 5-year strategy: lght.ly/bfc25cd
#Innovation #5YearPlan
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🎉 One year on... and still so proud! 👑 Today we’re celebrating the anniversary of receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service! To every peer supporter, thank you for making a difference, every single day. Here’s to continuing the journey, together. #KingsAward

🎉 One year on... and still so proud! 👑 Today we’re celebrating the anniversary of receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service!  To every peer supporter, thank you for making a difference, every single day. Here’s to continuing the journey, together.  #KingsAward
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CLOSING DATE 21/05! Job vacancy: Part Time Peer Support Link Worker, Southend We're looking for a dedicated Peer Support Link Worker to join our Peer to Parent Network in the Southend Maternity Hub area. 👉 Learn more and apply today: lght.ly/7e6o44b #EssexJobs

CLOSING DATE 21/05! Job vacancy: Part Time Peer Support Link Worker, Southend 

We're looking for a dedicated Peer Support Link Worker to join our Peer to Parent Network in the Southend Maternity Hub area. 👉 Learn more and apply today: lght.ly/7e6o44b #EssexJobs
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Launching a new #volunteer programme? A strong implementation plan—with the right time, people and resources behind it—is key to making it work. 👉 Get your free guide now: lght.ly/0f78a63 #VolunteerSupport #ProgrammePlanning #PeerSupport

Launching a new #volunteer programme?

A strong implementation plan—with the right time, people and resources behind it—is key to making it work. 

👉 Get your free guide now: lght.ly/0f78a63

#VolunteerSupport #ProgrammePlanning #PeerSupport
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🌟 Team Spotlight: North Essex 🌟 Meet Emma & Sarah from our Pregnancy Pals & Birth Buddies in Tendring! Since 2024, they’ve offered 1:1 peer support, friendly antenatal sessions & Lullaby groups—helping parents feel heard & less alone. #NorthEssex #PeerSupport

🌟 Team Spotlight: North Essex 🌟

Meet Emma & Sarah from our Pregnancy Pals & Birth Buddies in Tendring! Since 2024, they’ve offered 1:1 peer support, friendly antenatal sessions & Lullaby groups—helping parents feel heard & less alone. 

#NorthEssex #PeerSupport
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"Sometimes, just knowing someone else has been through it too makes all the difference." Peer support is support from someone who gets it — because they’ve been there too. Peer support helps you feel seen, heard, and not alone. #PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealth

"Sometimes, just knowing someone else has been through it too makes all the difference." 

Peer support is support from someone who gets it — because they’ve been there too. Peer support helps you feel seen, heard, and not alone. 

#PeerSupport #MaternalMentalHealth
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We’re proud to announce that we’re one of the 25 charities being supported by the KPMG Foundation as part of their 25 at 25 initiative: lght.ly/dg7960 A huge thank you to KPMG Foundation UK for believing in our work & investing in lasting impact. #MakingADifference

We’re proud to announce that we’re one of the 25 charities being supported by the KPMG Foundation as part of their 25 at 25 initiative: lght.ly/dg7960 
A huge thank you to <a href="/KPMGFoundation/">KPMG Foundation UK</a> for believing in our work &amp; investing in lasting impact. #MakingADifference
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We’re investing in research & education to make perinatal peer support recognised, valued & available to all. ✅ Better data & evaluation ✅ Growing L3 peer support training ✅ Research on tackling health inequalities 📄 Read more: lght.ly/mgl1pab #5YearStrategy

We’re investing in research &amp; education to make perinatal peer support recognised, valued &amp; available to all.

✅ Better data &amp; evaluation
✅ Growing L3 peer support training
✅ Research on tackling health inequalities

📄 Read more: lght.ly/mgl1pab

#5YearStrategy
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This #VolunteersWeek2025, we’re sending a HUGE thank you to our incredible Pregnancy Pals and Birth Buddies. 💛 Your kindness, empathy, and time make such a difference to expectant parents. You’re not just volunteers — you’re lifelines. #ThankYouVolunteers #PeerSupportHeroes

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During #VolunteersWeek2025, we're celebrating how lived experience becomes life-changing support for others. Whether it’s building confidence, or simply listening – it makes a real difference. Read more about Volunteers' experiences: lght.ly/ni7pc9o

During #VolunteersWeek2025, we're celebrating how lived experience becomes life-changing support for others. Whether it’s building confidence, or simply listening – it makes a real difference.

Read more about Volunteers' experiences: lght.ly/ni7pc9o
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Volunteering as a Pregnancy Pal is a powerful way to give back — and grow personally. You’ll build connections, boost confidence, and be part of something meaningful in your community. Find out more 👉 lght.ly/gek77c2 #MakeADifference #VolunteersWeek2025 #Parents1st

Volunteering as a Pregnancy Pal is a powerful way to give back — and grow personally. 

You’ll build connections, boost confidence, and be part of something meaningful in your community.

Find out more 👉 lght.ly/gek77c2
#MakeADifference #VolunteersWeek2025 #Parents1st
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Did you know peer support helps parents bond with their baby? Parents who feel supported, confident & emotionally well, are better able to connect, respond, & build secure attachments—setting the foundation for healthy emotional development. #IMHAW25 #whosholdingthebaby

Did you know peer support helps parents bond with their baby?
Parents who feel supported, confident &amp; emotionally well, are better able to connect, respond, &amp; build secure attachments—setting the foundation for healthy emotional development. 

#IMHAW25 #whosholdingthebaby
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Did you know we offer FREE antenatal information sessions for mums, dads, birthing people and partners in North and South Essex? Find a course: lght.ly/p41l3 #Essex #Antenatal #Pregnancy

Did you know we offer FREE antenatal information sessions for mums, dads, birthing people and partners in North and South Essex? 

Find a course: lght.ly/p41l3
#Essex #Antenatal #Pregnancy
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Did you know that 1 in 10 new dads experience postpartum depression, while others struggle with anxiety, stress, shifts in identity & disrupted sleep? It’s time to normalise talking about mental health amongst fathers: lght.ly/hjb3c73 #InternationalFathersMentalHealthDay

Did you know that 1 in 10 new dads experience postpartum depression, while others struggle with anxiety, stress, shifts in identity &amp; disrupted sleep? It’s time to normalise talking about mental health amongst fathers: lght.ly/hjb3c73

#InternationalFathersMentalHealthDay
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We’ve refreshed our website with a new look and simpler navigation—to help you find what you need! 🔍 Easier to explore 🎯 Info that’s clear and to the point 💻 A new and improved homepage Let us know what you think! 👇 lght.ly/7enpj1j #WebsiteUpdate #NewLook

We’ve refreshed our website with a new look and simpler navigation—to help you find what you need!

🔍 Easier to explore
🎯 Info that’s clear and to the point
💻 A new and improved homepage

Let us know what you think! 👇
lght.ly/7enpj1j 

#WebsiteUpdate #NewLook
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We’re proud to be supported by @collectivefutures — a charity that champions positive social change, and aims to support the immediate needs of children, their families, & communities. Find out more: lght.ly/4h6787b #CollectiveFutures #CommunityPower #PeerSupport

We’re proud to be supported by @collectivefutures — a charity that champions positive social change, and aims to support the immediate needs of children, their families, &amp; communities.

Find out more: lght.ly/4h6787b

#CollectiveFutures #CommunityPower #PeerSupport