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

Next up on Meet the Team is Josanne Ratcliffe.Josanne is a Volunteer Coordinator at Light. She started working with Ligh...
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.'

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

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

This is what keeps us going!!Wonderful words from our service users.We try to create a safe space for everyone who comes...
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.

Next up on our Meet the Team series is Ruchika Thorpe.Ruchika is a Peer Support Coordinator. She has been with Light sin...
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'.

October 9 - 15 is Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026.At Light, we recognise that pregnancy and infant loss can feel incredibl...
05/10/2026

October 9 - 15 is Baby Loss Awareness Week 2026.

At Light, we recognise that pregnancy and infant loss can feel incredibly isolating. The emotional toll can be overwhelming, and it is entirely okay not to be okay. Grief isn't linear, and there is no "right" way to navigate this heartbreak.

If you are struggling with your mental health after a loss, please know that you do not have to carry this heavy weight alone. We are here to listen, support, and walk alongside you.

We also run a support group for mums who are pregnant after experiencing a loss.

To find out more, please call 0114 438 8962 or write to [email protected]

The moment we've been waiting for is finally here!The first episode of Light Chats is up on Spotify and Amazon Music.If ...
02/10/2026

The moment we've been waiting for is finally here!
The first episode of Light Chats is up on Spotify and Amazon Music.

If you've ever wondered, 'What is Peer Support?', 'How does it work?' or 'How can it help me?', then this one is for you. Join your host, Ruchika as she talks to Leah about all things perinatal, being a new parent and what to expect when someone comes to Light.

Click the link in the description to listen!

We're so excited to announce that Steel City Dads is coming to Light.As of today, 1 October, Steel City Dads will be ope...
01/10/2026

We're so excited to announce that Steel City Dads is coming to Light.

As of today, 1 October, Steel City Dads will be operating from Light's central office in Sheffield.

Many things will stay the same:
Peer support groups for birthing parents
One to one support for Dads
One to one support for partners

But by joining forces and sharing spaces we will also be able to offer:
Peer support groups for Dads
More capacity for one to one support for Dads and partners

We're so excited to be able to offer this additional support for Dads.

Please share this message far and wide so we can start supporting more Dads across South Yorkshire.

Continuing our Meet the Team series, next up is Saima Ahmed.Saima is a Service Manager at Light Peer Support. She has be...
30/09/2026

Continuing our Meet the Team series, next up is Saima Ahmed.

Saima is a Service Manager at Light Peer Support. She has been with Light since January 2024.

She was inspired to work at Light after she did some work with a peri-natal mental health midwife in her old job. She came across many communities that did not seek help for peri- natal mental health problems due to fear of how they will be judged and became passionate about helping women seek help without any fear.

For her own wellbeing Saima likes to cook and eat good food. She likes to socialise with friends and also loves a good book and podcast.

This is why we do what we do. Here's what one of our attendees had to say about a Coffee Morning we hosted to celebrate ...
29/09/2026

This is why we do what we do.

Here's what one of our attendees had to say about a Coffee Morning we hosted to celebrate Black Maternal Mental Health Week.

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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

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