AECC UC Community Pop-Up Health Event

Home-Start Wessex were pleased to be able to attend the AECC UC Community Pop-Up Health Event.  On Monday 18th March, staff and students from AECC University College opened the doors to its health and support pop-up event at the Boscombe Arts Depot in Boscombe High...

First 1001 Days

Home-Start Wessex are proud members of the First 1001 Days group, a coalition of over 200 charities and professionals supporting children in the first 1001 days of life. Home-Start UK Chief Executive, Peter Grigg, spoke in Parliament to help launch the First 1001 Days...

5 Foods For Good Moods

The colder months are not the happiest period of the year for many. The shorter days, unpredictable and wet weather makes it difficult to go out and enjoy nature and life. As we spend more time inside, we are more inclined to eat the wrong and comforting foods or to...

Mum referred due to domestic abuse

Mum referred to us due to domestic abuse. Suffering with her mental health, isolation and caring for a child with autism.  Partner had controlling behaviour, allowing her no friends or free movement and even controlled what food she ate. Their finances became so bad...

March Thank Yous

We rely on funding and donations to provide our vital services to families in the local community, so thank you to everyone who continues to support our cause. We’re so grateful to Weymouth Town Council for awarding us a grant to provide specialist early intervention...