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.

Joined June 2016
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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
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
#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 🔗bit.ly/3o11Yp3
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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
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Wonderful photos.
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
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Home-Start's contribution to tackling social isolation and loneliness for families highlighted in debate by Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick @ScotGovFairer @HSScotland @homestartuk
Today, Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick will lead a Scottish Government debate on tackling social isolation and loneliness. Read how we're reducing isolation and building a connected Scotland ➡️ bit.ly/Recovering-Our-Connec…
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
Minister making connection with public health and loneliness. Absolutely agree. @ScotGovFairer @HSScotland @homestartuk #socialisolationandloneliness
Today, Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick will lead a Scottish Government debate on tackling social isolation and loneliness. Read how we're reducing isolation and building a connected Scotland ➡️ bit.ly/Recovering-Our-Connec…
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
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
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
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
Today, Equalities Minister @Emma_Roddick will lead a Scottish Government debate on tackling social isolation and loneliness. Read how we're reducing isolation and building a connected Scotland ➡️ bit.ly/Recovering-Our-Connec…
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Exciting news @homestartuk @BTGroup
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
Our youngest #volunteers have been busy this week helping us make #MothersDay gifts, using some gorgeous teacups donated from the amazing @WhiteStuffUK 💜🧡 @homestartuk @HSScotland
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Happy St Patrick's Day to everyone celebrating today all across the world. @HSScotland @homestartuk #StPatricksDay2023
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#perinatalpeersupport @InspiringSland @homestartuk such a fabulous session led by Dr Hannah Guzinska on reflective practice.
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
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
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#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.
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
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 tinyurl.com/8aukpezm
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#perinatalpeersupport @InspiringSland @homestartuk Our wonderful Hannah Guzinska is leading the final session now!
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#perinatalpeersupport great to hear conversation involving Holly Emma Heidi and Nikki about power of peer support @homestartuk @InspiringSland
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#perinatalpeersupport lovely to hear from Maggie and Kathryn @Actn4ChildrScot and their work on #westernisles @homestartuk @scotgov @InspiringSland
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Delighted to be joining event today #perinatalpeersupport @HSScotland @homestartuk
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.
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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
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2/2 Feel free to read the full Impact Report here: bit.ly/3JxTzkP Thanks to all the incredible charities who are making such a fantastic difference to children and young people across the country. #whatarethechances #scotland #charityfunding
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Home-Start Scotland retweeted
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!
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