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Hazel’s story: how our SENDIASS staff empower families

Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support Services, or SENDIAS services, are a vital part of the picture…

Hayley’s Story: How SENDIAS Services Helped Me and My Son

Parents of children who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) often find that there are periods of great upheaval…

Jack’s story: why it’s important to listen to young carers

On Young Carers Action Day we’re shining the spotlight on these many amazing young people and highlighting how important it…

Robbie’s Story: how SEND support helped me and my family

Family Action’s services working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) know there is no such thing as a “typical”…

Sadie and Melissa’s story: supporting communities through Social Prescribing

Our Social Prescribing services sit at the heart of their communities and prevent hundreds from feeling isolated.  Here, to celebrate…

Gemma’s story: the difference our FOOD Clubs make

Among the many items available for parents at our Peterborough FOOD club is a set of shapes used for making…

Libby’s story: why my Family Action grant was so important this winter 

Over the past year we noticed the huge impact that the increased cost of living had on many of the…

A Peterborough Preschool Nativity Play

Adorable angels, dynamic donkeys and super singing stars: we document our Peterborough services’ 2022 community Nativity show.   Hundreds braved sub-zero…

James’ story: how volunteering keeps me in touch with my community

One Family Action volunteer explains why he thinks more men should get involved and explains how doing so has improved…