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Home-Start Worldwide International Conference
Home-Start Worldwide International Conference 2022 Hosted by Home-Start Malta This November Kieran, our Dad Matters Operations Manager for the Dad Matters project, had the opportunity to travel to Malta to Join Home-Start Worldwide at their international conference. Here is his account of this amazing experience. Just a few months ago, I spoke to Kirpal from
World Suicide Prevention Day – 10th September
World Suicide Prevention Day - 10th September An estimated 703,000 people a year take their life around the world. To prevent suicide requires us to become a beacon of light to those in pain. You can #BeTheLight. at 8PM on #WSPD, join us in lighting a candle to show your support for suicide
Helen’s Story – No-one wants to hear the happy never after
Helen's Story - No-one wants to hear the happy never after Please read Helen's story. This is her view and experience of Dad's services and support, particularly around the impact of suicide. Please be aware this blog speaks about loss of a loved one through suicide. there are links to crisis support at the
Mike’s Story – A Volunteer Journey…
Mike's Story - A Volunteer Journey... Hi, I'm Mike, and this is the story of my journey into volunteering with Dad Matters Editorial Note - this article contains references to first aid, child loss and suicide. Please be aware of this when reading, and look after yourself... My journey into
Mike’s Poem – “Sunday 29th November 2020”
Mike's Poem - "Sunday 29th November 2020" Death is inevitable, once it takes hold You'll be leaving behind broken souls Death is a fear, I am not scared Death to me, is a new life The light at the end, a new beginning - I've cheated death, three times you know I've had some help
Dad Matters 5th Birthday Conference
After 5 years of developing the Dad Matters project, from the very beginning in Tameside where we refined the information and engagement and learnt directly from dads about what could help, to now having coordinators in various places across the UK, we cover areas with around 65.5k births per year, with more to come in
2021 – a year in the making!
2021 - a year in the making! Wowzers… What a year it’s been. We started 2021 with an ambition to reach more dads across Greater Manchester and to expand into other areas of the country. What we have achieved is nothing short of amazing. Watch this space for more detailed info in the coming weeks,