The stats Maria Miller MP’s (Chair of the Women & Equalities Committee) move to address pregnancy discrimination in the workplace is something we can definitely support. It is estimated that: 54,000 women a year are pushed out of their jobs due to pregnancy or maternity leave; 77% of working mums have encountered negative or discriminatory… Read more »

The coffee morning provided us with a fabulous opportunity to celebrate Life’s Pregnancy MattersTM service and promote our vital work, whilst enabling us to network with other agencies and show them first-hand the life-changing difference Life NI can make to women and their children. We are also grateful to Kate Graham, long-time supporter of Life,… Read more »

As we wrote in our last post, women can come to us for some many different reasons. One of our clients shares more today about the ups and downs of her journey. We are so moved by her words and consider ourselves privileged to be with her along the way. In her own words, she… Read more »

14 years ago, a young expectant mum was facing a dilemma, she didn’t know which way to turn. Thankfully she was directed to Life’s services. Along with her mum, she visited our house in High Wycombe and we offered her a range of equipment needed for the arrival of her baby: a cot, a highchair,… Read more »

It’s not often that we get to share with you words directly from our clients. We believe completely in maintaining the confidentiality of all those we support. It is vital to the relationship of trust between client and counsellor or skilled listener. Through our helpline and online services, we are creating a safe space for… Read more »