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We are a peer support charity, supporting the emotional wellbeing and mental health of families.

04/11/2026

Our very own Ruchika will be starting our next cohort of prenatal yoga this week for our lovely pregnant parents to be, we feel so lucky that we can offer this service to those who are registered with us.

Pregnancy can feel tough so being able to come along and relax while doing some gentle movements with others can really help.

We also have our pregnancy peer support group running at the same time!

Want to come along? Get in touch now [email protected]

30/10/2026

'Where is my village?'

This is a special one!

Join your host, Ruchika as she talks to Senior Peer Support Worker, Tina about what its like to raise a family with little or no support while struggling with mental health in the post natal period and building a village from scratch.

29/10/2026

Join us for our next dads and babies group at Primrose family hub this Saturday 31st October 10-12pm.

Want to come alone? please e-mail [email protected] to book on and register.

You can also just turn up and get yourself registered with Light Peer Support on the day.

28/10/2026

❗WE ARE RECRUITING ❗

We are looking for a peer support worker to provide peer support to dads and dads-to-be who have self-referred or have been referred to Light.

This will involve the delivery of group support and the offer of 1-1 structured support, responsive to the needs of service users.

Our peer support workers use their own lived experience of mental health and/or emotional wellbeing challenges in the perinatal period to support and encourage service users on their own recovery journeys.

To find out more visit our website

https://lightpeersupport.org.uk/2026/10/job-title-peer-support-worker-dads-and-male-caregivers/

21/10/2026

Continuing with Meet the Team, here's Leah North.

Leah is a Senior Peer Support Worker and Rotherham Family Hubs Navigator at Light.

Leah joined Light in September 2021.

Leah says she wanted to join Light after experiencing postnatal depression and PTSD with her second son. 'It opened my eyes to the struggles parents go through and how everyone deserves a space to talk and be open about how they are feeling with no judgement.'

For her own wellbeing, Leah enjoys going on walks, baking, and watch a good Netflix series.

14/10/2026

Next up on Meet the Team is Josanne Ratcliffe.

Josanne is a Volunteer Coordinator at Light. She started working with Light in April 2017.

Josanne attended Light groups as a mum found the support invaluable, 'It helped me stay on my road to recovery during a challenging time in my life. Once my child turned two, I volunteered with Light for a year before applying for a paid position when one became available.
Having experienced first hand the power of peer support, I was inspired to help others in the same way. I wanted to give back and pay forward the gift of support that I had received.'

Josanne prioritises her own wellbeing by spending time with friends, meditating, using creative ways to express herself and connecting with nature. 'These practices help me maintain balance and support my mental health.'

13/10/2026

We, at Light and Steel City Dads, are looking forward to hosting our first ever Dads and Babies Coffee Morning.

The details:

Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Venue: Knowle House, 4 Norfolk Park Road, S2 3QE
Time: 09:30am to 11:30am

What's in it for you:
Come and meet the team
Find out more about Light and how we're here to support you
Meet other parents
Have a hot drink and a snack

Want to book on?
Call 0114 438 8962 or email [email protected]

See you there!

12/10/2026

After the resounding success of our first 'Mini & Me' meet up, we're very excited to announce the next session.

When: Friday, 23 October 2026

Time: 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Where: Sam’s Space Soft Play, Firth Park Methodist Church, 8 Stubbin Lane, S5 6QL
To sign up: Call 0114 438 8962 or write to [email protected]

09/10/2026

This is what keeps us going!!

Wonderful words from our service users.

We try to create a safe space for everyone who comes to Light whether it's for a group or one to one.

If you've been thinking about reaching out for support, let this be the reason.

Call 0114 438 8962 or [email protected] to find out more about Light.

07/10/2026

Next up on our Meet the Team series is Ruchika Thorpe.

Ruchika is a Peer Support Coordinator. She has been with Light since July 2025.

Ruchika joined Light as a service user when her son was 4 months old. The biggest motivation for Ruchika to reach out for help was to work on her own mental health so she could show up as the best version of herself for her son.

Ruchika loves working at Light because it gives her a chance to support other parents who might be struggling with their mental health. 'I want parents to know that they are not alone and that they don't have to suffer quietly. Reaching out for help does not make someone weak.'

For her own wellbeing, Ruchika loves being outdoors whether its hiking, running or even a coffee in the garden, 'There's nothing like fresh air to refresh and reset one's mind'.

Address

Knowle House, 4 Norfolk Park Road
Sheffield
S23QE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.lightpeersupport.org.uk/

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