Did you see we’re in The Irish Post? 🗞️

Patrick Rodger’s, regional manager for Renewing Roots, explains how we can help support applications to the Irish Government’s Payment Scheme.

More here:

irishpost.com/news/uk-based-…

Are you a former resident of one of Ireland's Mother & Baby institutions or County Homes living in the North of England?

If you're thinking about tracing your early life records, we might be able to help 👩‍👧

More info here 👇

frea.org.uk/post/get-help-…

Please share widely!

We're in The Irish Post talking about what the Irish Government's mother and baby payment scheme means for former residents living in England

AND why it's so important to access free, confidential advice if you think you might be eligible

More here: irishpost.com/news/uk-based-…

Great breakfast, great cause 👇

What's not to like?

#FreaBigIrishBreakfast

Although we're still awaiting a final date, the compensation scheme for former residents of Ireland's Mother and Baby homes is due to open by the end of March.

You can see a list of homes covered by the redress scheme here:

frea.org.uk/motherandbabyh…

#TogetherWeGrow 🌱

🌱 What were Ireland's Mother & Baby Homes?
🌱 Who ran them?
🌱 Why did women end up there?
🌱 What were conditions like?

These questions - and more - answered.

frea.org.uk/post/ireland-s…

#MotherAndBabyHomes

⭐ We were thrilled to be recognised earlier this year by Philip O'Connor at the Global Gael podcast

⭐ We were named Community Organisation of the Year for our work with former residents of Ireland's Mother & Baby Homes

⭐ Listen here:
tinyurl.com/mr2rc37m

What were Ireland's Mother and Baby Homes?

All your questions answered over on the Fréa blog.

frea.org.uk/post/ireland-s…

#motherandbabyhomes #countyhomes #redress

An investigation into Ireland's Mother and Baby homes began in 2015 after claims emerged that hundreds of babies were buried in a mass, unmarked grave near a home in Tuam, CoGalway.

Read more about the discovery that sparked international outrage here:

tinyurl.com/yh53wmh5

Meet Natalie - a specialist case worker based in Leeds Leeds Irish Health and Homes

Three Natalie facts:

💍 - Natalie is also a celebrant for weddings, funerals and more
🌳 - She loves spending time in nature
🎼 - Her hobbies include singing, yoga & reading

More here:

frea.org.uk/motherandbabyh…

MEET THE TEAM

Say hi to Ciaran 👋

Ciaran is one of our specialist support workers based in Liverpool Irish Community Care.

Three of Ciaran's favourite things:

🏐 - GAA
📚 - walking with an audiobook on the go
💚 - spending time with his family

More here: frea.org.uk/motherandbabyh…

MEET THE TEAM 👋

Say hello to Patrick Rodgers, Renewing Roots' Regional Manager.

Three of Patrick's favourite things

⚽ - especially Celtic and Republic of Ireland
🎵 - The Clash and The Pogues
📺 - Star Wars

Find our more and contact Patrick here: frea.org.uk/motherandbabyh…

Did you catch our blog last week about Renewing Roots' purpose and mission?

We offer free, confidential support to former residents of Ireland's Mother and Baby and County Homes, but our work goes far beyond that...

#TogetherWeGrow 🌱

frea.org.uk/post/renewing-…

Women of Irish Heritage chair Carla Stockton-Jones shares a #StBrigidsDay message 🇮🇪

Listen to what Carla has to say about Ireland’s inspiring patroness saint: a woman who was a strong leader but also gentle, confident as well as courageous - and centuries ahead of her time 💪