Our Services
The latest advice from government is to stay at home, unless absolutely necessary. We have therefore switched our services from home-visiting to be remote by phone and online. It is more vital than ever that we help our families to stay connected.
All families have been contacted and alternative arrangements made for regular contact and support from their volunteer. Our ‘Haven’ family support groups will continue to run weekly, taking place online. Families already attending these groups which are accessed by referral only, have been provided with links to access. We are also helping families get vital food, baby goods and other supplies delivered to them during the outbreak.
We are accepting new referrals and will continue keep our partners updated on this.
As many other local healthcare services are forced to suspend their services to focus efforts on responding to the Coronavirus, we are here to help. As an organisation working with many people across Wessex, we prioritise the health and wellbeing of all those connected with us. In these difficult times, we are linking with new collaboratives in local areas who are responding to very local needs, helping us to connect families to any further help that’s available.
Our office in Kinson will remain closed with all staff working from home. We encourage contact with us through our website, by email or phone – details here
How you can help
Your understanding and commitment to Home Start Wessex is greatly appreciated. Donations to help us maintain our service for families through these very challenging times are extremely welcome. To donate online securely please visit our Virgin moneygiving page
Please remember to follow the national advice, which is updated regularly. We can all play our role in keeping everyone as well as possible and save lives. We have already given advice to families we support, our staff and volunteers based on the national guidance from NHS, available here and the Government, available here We encourage people to seek information about the virus and actions to be taken only from these official sources.
Further advice and updates
We’ll share useful information for you and your children on our social media channels. You can follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram by followin
Please do ensure you get the right advice and help from official sources. You can find useful advice on your own wellbeing from the charity Mind here. The World Health Organisation (WHO) also have useful information on helping children cope with stress during the Covid-19 outbreak https://www.who.int/docs/
We are so grateful to our amazing and dedicated volunteers who commit their time and experience to our work.
We will update our website and social media should the situation change and, should further action be required, we will communicate directly with families, our volunteers and partners.
Thank you so much for your support.