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Peeps HIE — Charity, condition-specific family support
Peeps HIE is a UK charity supporting families affected by hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury associated with reduced oxygen or blood flow. It provides free emotional support, counselling, peer connections, practical assistance, and information. Families can access personalised support following diag...
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Peeps HIE is a UK charity supporting families affected by hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), a brain injury associated with reduced oxygen or blood flow. It provides free emotional support, counselling, peer connections, practical assistance, and information. Families can access personalised support following diagnosis, throughout childhood and after bereavement when needed.
- HIE information: Free resources and translated parent packs.
- Emotional support: Peer connections, counselling, and trauma therapy.
- Practical help: Equipment funding and financial assistance, subject to assessment.
- Family connections: Events and opportunities to meet other families.
- Bereavement: Specialist support following loss.
- Access: Families can self-refer online.
Important: Support does not replace specialist medical care.
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Organisation: Peeps HIE (registered charity name: PEEPS) Registered charity number: 1179495 Self-referral form: https://www.peeps-hie.org/referral-form/ Mental health support: https://www.peeps-hie.org/mental-health-support/ Telephone: 0800 987 5422 Text: 07838 197945 General enquiries: info@peeps-hie.org Family support: family@peeps-hie.org Geographic coverage: United Kingdom Cost: Free information, peer support and eligible assistance Resource type: HIE, neonatal brain injury, family wellbeing, counselling, financial assistance and bereavement support. Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing ID: MP-030 Source checked: 6 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Reviewed for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 6 November 2026 · Review due 5 May 2027
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