This is our second year experiencing it as our first year was shortly after we lost our daughter Thea. Thea was born at 25 weeks and 2 days after Jess had gone into preterm labour on February 25th 2023. Thea’s pregnancy was fairly typical apart from Jess being admitted to hospital for hyperemesis gravidarum. Thea […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/09/IMG_0423-303x254.jpegNeonatal Care Leave and Pay About TinyLife TinyLife are Northern Ireland’s only dedicated premature baby charity here to help provide support services both in the Neonatal Unit and in the community . Our Mission is that a premature or sick baby who starts life in a neonatal unit in Northern Ireland has the best start […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-27-at-10.34.32-303x254.pngBelfast City Council has become the first authority in Northern Ireland to introduce a neonatal leave and pay policy for their staff! In collaboration with TinyLife, Belfast City Council has developed a policy that provides up to 12 weeks of additional leave for staff with a newborn who has spent time in a neonatal care […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/09/TinyLife1-303x254.jpgRachael McGrath is gearing up to run the Belfast Half Marathon in aid of TinyLife, we are a charity close to her heart that supports babies born too soon, too small, and too sick across Northern Ireland. Already raising over £500, Rachael is determined to contribute to the essential work that TinyLife does for families […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/09/rachael-half-marathon-303x254.pngJill Trimble, a dedicated Family Support Officer at TinyLife, is set to run in the Belfast Half Marathon on September 22nd, fueled by a deeply personal mission. Jill’s twins, Perry and Emmy, were born prematurely at just 30 weeks and spent 32 days in the neonatal unit. Their challenging start to life inspired Jill to […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/32-miles-for-32-days-303x254.pngWe are delighted to announce that TinyLife has received a generous £1,500 grant from Tesco! This funding, provided by the Stronger Starts scheme, will be used to enhance our Breast Pump Loan service, ensuring vital support for parents of premature and sick babies. The grant will help cover the costs of essential breast pump kits […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/image9-303x254.jpgWe’re Hiring! Are you passionate about working for and contributing to an organisation that makes a difference by supporting families with premature babies in your community? Want to be part of an amazing team? 25 hours per week / hybrid working. For full job spec and application form visit: https://www.tinylife.org.uk/about-us/vacancies Closing date: Wednesday 31st July […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/community-fundraiser-303x254.pngTinyLife warmly welcomes the Department for the Economy’s new consultation on proposals to introduce a range of enhancements to employment legislation, including paid neonatal leave. Paid neonatal leave in England, Scotland and Wales has already been legislated for at Westminster. We are delighted that action is now being taken to introduce similar provisions for Northern […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/paid-neonatal-leave-303x254.pngOn behalf of the TinyLife Board, Staff, Volunteers and Families, we would like to congratulate Sharon Nurse, former TinyLife board member, for making the Kings Honours List 2024. With over 50 years of service as a neonatal midwife and lecturer at Queen’s University, no one is more deserving of this honour than Sharon. Laura McKeaveney, […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/06/WhatsApp-Image-2024-06-27-at-13.44.10-1-303x254.jpegWe’ve been nominated for the AIB Community Fund, and with your help, we could win €1 Million! This funding will be a game-changer, allowing us to provide even better support for babies born too soon, too small, or too sick, and their families. Please take 2 minutes to nominate us. Vote for 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 in […]
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/05/E1-million-fund-303x254.pngWe’re Hiring! TinyLife are recruiting a new full time permanent Corporate & Events Fundraiser! As the Corporate & Events Fundraiser, you’ll drive fundraising initiatives, working with local businesses and the community to generate income and raise awareness of TinyLife’s work. Apply now: https://www.tinylife.org.uk/about-us/vacancies/ Closing date: Friday, 7th June 2024, 12 Noon.
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https://www.tinylife.org.uk/app/uploads/2024/05/Corporate-and-Events-Fundraiser-303x254.pngAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families with premature or sick babies? TinyLife is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Office and Fundraising Administrator to join our team in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Hours: Part-Time (25 hours per week) Salary: £22,737 – £23,893 per annum (pro-rata) Role description: As an Office and […]
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