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Home-Start HOST Bolton office

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Home-Start Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre

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Home-Start Central Lancashire

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Home-Start Manchester

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Home-Start HOST (Oldham, Stockport, Tameside & Bolton)

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Home-Start East Lancashire

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Home-Start Rochdale and Bury

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Home-Start Southport & Formby

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Home-Start St Helens

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Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan

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Home-Start Warrington and Cheshire

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Latest

Eve's story: I didn’t know if my daughter would survive the journey home from the maternity ward

Donna was Eve's volunteer who walked into her life at her lowest point. With Donna's support, she found the courage to open the door again and even step out. Before Donna, she couldn't.
Emily's story: Having Judith there means I can breathe

Mum Emily tells us how isolating being a parent became for her and how living with a disability adds another layer. Judith, her Home-Start volunteer helped to make life's challenges feel easier.
Lauren's story: I felt invisible, but someone finally believed in me

Lauren had complications during her pregnancy, but that was just the start of what she had to face. Her son was born with several needs which led to him having a gastrostomy. All of this, feeling anxious and overwhelmed meant her mental health collapsed. Lauren didn't want to accept Home-Start support at first, but her Home-Start volunteer Alison believed in her and that made all the difference.
Gina's story: Hopeless and homeless, until Home-Start helped us

Mum Gina explains how her family faced isolation, eviction and homelessness. Vital support through Home-Start helped them survive a situation no family should ever have to face.

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About us

Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.
Work for Home-Start UK

The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff. Please find below current vacancies within Home-Start UK.
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We receive referrals from health visitors, GPs, social care and child care practitioners as well as those involved in mental health services, education, early years and probation.
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Starting in the home, our approach is as individual as the people we’re helping. No judgement, just compassionate, confidential help and expert support.

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