Family Hubs

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 551979

Where is it?
Bingley Family Hub
Norfolk Road
Pennfields
Wolverhampton
WV3 0JE

When is it on?
Opening times are 9am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 556455

Where is it?
Graiseley Lane
Wednesfield
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV11 1PE

When is it on?
Opening times are 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Age range
Children 0-18 years

Notes
Parking is limited so when visiting please be aware you may have to park elsewhere as the car park may be full. Open Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 550887

Where is it?
Grangefield Close
Ryefield
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV8 1XF

When is it on?
Opening times are 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Notes
Parking is limited so when visiting please be aware you may have to park elsewhere as the car park may be full. Open Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 558331

Where is it?
Colliery Road
Eastfield
Wolverhampton
WV1 2QY

When is it on?
Opening times are 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 550670

Where is it?
Pool Street
Blakenhall
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV2 4NE

When is it on?
Opening times are 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 553285

Where is it?
26-28 Fourth Avenue
Low Hill
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 9LZ

When is it on?
Opening times are Monday-Thursday: 8.30am until 5pm and Friday: 8.30am until 4.30pm

Notes
Parking is limited so when visiting please be aware you may have to park elsewhere as the car park may be full. Open Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm

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Like us on Facebook

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 556416

Where is it?
Rocket Pool Drive
Bradley
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV14 8BH

When is it on?
Opening times are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Who to contact
Tel: 01902 556585

Where is it?
Lansdowne Road
Whitmore Reans
Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV1 4AL

When is it on?
Opening times are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 4.30pm

Notes
Parking is limited so when visiting please be aware you may have to park elsewhere as the car park may be full. Open Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm and Fridays 8:30am - 4:30pm

Follow us on Twitter
Like us on Facebook

Start for Life

The Start for Life Offer provides information in one place, to help families to identify the support and services that will help them give their babies the best possible start in life.

All families need some help to give their babies the best start in life. Whether it is from healthcare professionals or volunteers, family or friends, there is a diverse range of support and services available.

Find out more about Start for Life

Have your say

We are committed to developing your local services with you. Each Family Hub has a Parent & Carer Panel. If you would like to learn more or get involved in shaping your local hub offer contact reeta.shemar@wolverhampton.gov.uk or call in to your local hub for details of how to get involved.

For Practitioners:

Partnership Boards
The Local Family Hub Partnerships consist of organisations and community representatives, in each geographical area, who commit to developing a shared approach to working with families and their children. In effect a ‘Team Around a Locality’ and a step change towards a ‘Family Hub’ model of working.

If your organisation would like to get involved with the Partnership Board please contact: Denise.Williams@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Early Help Assessment
As part of the Family Hubs Programme there is a requirement that all agencies use a common assessment. The Early Help Assessment has been revised to make the assessment process simpler and speedier so that support can be provided to families at the earliest opportunity. The Assessment is now live.

There is an eLearning Early Help Awareness Raising Module suitable for all staff, available to access online. Additionally, there is a rolling programme of training aimed at all practitioners across the children’s workforce

Eclipse
If you do not currently have access to the Eclipse system please contact: SCS@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

Breastfeeding Support Group

• Tuesdays, 12 to 14:00

There are so many reasons to join us at our breastfeeding support groups, you don’t just have to have a breastfeeding question to come along.

Drop-in this week and say hello! It’s a great place to meet other new parents and get out of the house for some needed conversation.

Stay and Plays

• Monday, 12:30 to 14:00 (Bingley Bears)
• Thursday, 13:00 to 14:30 (School Readiness group for children 2yrs +)

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Child Development Clinic

• Wednesday 09:00 to 16:00

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Financial Well-being

• Thursday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop in for advice around financial well-being.

For more information visit Cost of Living Support.

JCP 50 plus

• Friday 10:00 to 15:00

Sessions are available to help over 50s into work. To access sessions please speak to your Job Centre Job Coach.

Department for Work and Pensions 

• Thursday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop-in sessions to support families with better offer in work calculations and return to work support.

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

New Birth Registrations

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30

People must register the birth of their baby in order to obtain a birth certificate, and this should be done within six weeks of the baby being born.

Appointments can be booked online.

For more information about registering a birth visit Register a birth: Overview - GOV.UK.

Stay and Plays

• Thursday, 10:00 to 11:30
• Friday, 10:00 to 11:30

Booking via Eventbrite.

Tickets are available every Sunday from 9pm for the following weeks stay & plays.

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Baby Bop

• Friday 13:00 to 14:30

A singing and dancing interactive session for parents and children from birth to 12 months. Each week the group leader will engage parents and children with music, a disco ball, musical instruments and singing. Our variety of rhythms create shifts in the child’s mood—some boosting their energy while others helping them relax.

Breastfeeding Support Group

• Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00

Many pregnant women find it very helpful to attend a breastfeeding support group before the birth of their baby, to talk to other mothers, ask questions and meet breastfeeding supporters.

New mothers also value support groups to gain practical breastfeeding support and information from peer supporters, and to meet other mothers to share their experiences.

Run by Wolverhampton’s Infant Feeding Team and 0-19 Health Visiting Team, our face-to-face support groups operate on a drop-in basis, so there is no need to book to attend. Partners, friends, and family members are welcome to join you. 

For more information and to keep up to date with group timetables, visit: The Breastfeeding in Wolverhampton Facebook Page or email: rwh-tr.infantfeedingteam@nhs.net or rwh-tr.0-19service@nhs.net

Child Development Clinic

• Friday 09:00 to 16:00

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Journey Of Change Parenting Programme

• Thursday 13:00 to 14:30
• Weekly online programme, the day will differ each term
• Evening online programme, Tuesday 18:00 to 19:30

The Journey of Change Programme is a 4-week course with a duration of 1.5 hours each week. The Journey of Change Families Programme is designed for all age groups as it focusses on the basic principles of Parenting.

The Journey of Change is a bespoke parenting programme. This means when you have attended all four core modules a Next Steps form will be completed with yourself and the group facilitator.

This will help to identify if you require further support or sign posting to additional services. For more information please view Parenting Support.

Financial Well-being

• Friday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop in for advice around financial well-being.

For more information visit Cost of Living Support.

Department for Work and Pensions 

• Friday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop-in sessions to support families with better offer in work calculations and return to work support.

Family Learning

Sessions to build confidence, gain new skills, communicate better or get back into work or education. For further details and how to enrol visit Family Learning courses in Wolverhampton - Adult Education Wolverhampton.

Get Learning in Your Community - (Communicate Better)

• Wednesday 09:00 to 12:000

Get Learning in Your Community (Creative)

• Wednesday 13:00 to 15:00

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

PPAP (Parent Plus Adolescence Programme)

• Thursday from 09:30-11:30 (commencing 22/02/24 )

 Parents Plus Adolescent Programme (PPAP) is for parents who have concerns about the behaviour or emotions of a child. Topics include Positive parenting and communication, getting along with and understanding your teenager, empowering teenagers, establishing rules, and having a discipline plan, dealing with conflict and aggression and problem solving with teenagers.
 
The programme will be delivered over 8 sessions for 2 hours per week for parent/caregivers of children aged 11 to 16 years.
 
For further information please contact:
 
David Clinton
david.clinton@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Tel No. 07771836558
 
Or
 
Amanda Stevens
Amanda.Stevens@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Tel No. 07552211524

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

Stay and Plays

• Monday, 10:00 to 15:00

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Child Development Clinic

• Thursday 09:00 to 12:00  
• Friday 09:00 to 16:00

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Financial Well-being

• Wednesday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop in for advice around financial well-being.

For more information visit Cost of Living Support.

Wolves at Work

• Tuesday 10:00 to 15:00

Wolves at Work are providing drop-in sessions aimed at helping local residents to prepare for work and to find employment, regardless of your previous work experience. The team of dedicated Work Coaches provide a personalised service that has already supported thousands of local residents to find work and to develop their careers.

For more information visit wolvesatwork.com

Department for Work and Pensions 

• Wednesday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop-in sessions to support families with better offer in work calculations and return to work support.

Family Learning

Sessions to build confidence, gain new skills, communicate better or get back into work or education. For further details and how to enrol visit Family Learning courses in Wolverhampton - Adult Education Wolverhampton.

Get Learning in Your Community - (Communicate Better)

• Tuesday 13:00 to 15:00 

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

Stay and Plays

• Tuesday, 09:30 to 11:00
• Tuesday 13:00 to 14:30

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Baby Bop

• Tuesday 13:00 to 14:30

A singing and dancing interactive session for parents and children from birth to 12 months. Each week the group leader will engage parents and children with music, a disco ball, musical instruments and singing. Our variety of rhythms create shifts in the child’s mood—some boosting their energy while others helping them relax.

Child Development Clinic

• Monday 09:00 to 16:30

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Journey Of Change Parenting Programme

• Wednesday 13:00 to 14:30
• Weekly online programme, the day will differ each term
• Evening online programme, Tuesday 18:00 to 19:30

The Journey of Change Programme is a 4-week course with a duration of 1.5 hours each week. The Journey of Change Families Programme is designed for all age groups as it focusses on the basic principles of Parenting.

The Journey of Change is a bespoke parenting programme. This means when you have attended all four core modules a Next Steps form will be completed with yourself and the group facilitator.

This will help to identify if you require further support or sign posting to additional services. For more information please visit Parenting Support.

Family Learning

Sessions to build confidence, gain new skills, communicate better or get back into work or education. For further details and how to enrol visit Family Learning courses in Wolverhampton - Adult Education Wolverhampton.

Multiply

These short ‘Multiply’ courses help you gain the maths knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to help in improving your financial wellbeing.

• Tuesday 09:30 to 12:00 (set dates only)

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Care Leavers Stay & Play (held at The Oasis Hub, Willenhall Road, Wolverhampton WV1 2HW)

• Thursday 10:00 - 11.30pm

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

New Birth Registrations

• Thursday 09:00 to 16:30

People must register the birth of their baby in order to obtain a birth certificate, and this should be done within six weeks of the baby being born.

Appointments can be booked online.

For more information about registering a birth visit Register a birth: Overview - GOV.UK.

Stay and Plays

• Monday, 10:00 to 11:30

There is also a session at Graiseley Primary School, Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton WV2 4NE 

• Wednesday, 12:30 to 14:00

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Baby Zumba

• Wednesday 13:00 to 14:00 

To book a place email jadesutton@wolves.co.uk 

The group leader has devised the sessions to encourage dance and play for the children around Zumba dance moves. The session will connect children with their peers through dynamic song and dance moves.

Child Development Clinic

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:00

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Journey Of Change Parenting Programme

• Monday 10:00 to 11:30
• Weekly online programme, the day will differ each term
• Evening online programme, Tuesday 18:00 to 19:30

The Journey of Change Programme is a 4-week course with a duration of 1.5 hours each week. The Journey of Change Families Programme is designed for all age groups as it focusses on the basic principles of Parenting.

The Journey of Change is a bespoke parenting programme. This means when you have attended all four core modules a Next Steps form will be completed with yourself and the group facilitator.

This will help to identify if you require further support or sign posting to additional services. For more information please visit Parenting support.

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Bereavement Support Group

Sessions allow space to talk and learn through the “The Bereavement Journey” course, which is 7 sessions, helping people to process their grief and loss. Sessions cover aspects of mental, physical spiritual and emotional health as well as impact on family and other relationships. 1:1 support is available on request and sign posting to professionals or specialist agencies where applicable.

For more information contact A Gate of Precious Stones: 07878011391, 07437046932, agateofpreciousstone@gmail.com

Emotional Well-being Group

• Friday 12:30 to 14:30

A Holistic approach with a focus on Brokenness, Mental & Emotional health with the view that this part of our health cannot be viewed in isolation to everything else i.e,, our physical health, relationships, environment and social interactions. Hence covering areas of Brokenness, Grief & loss, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, physical, and family well-being. Offering support through various befriending activities, short courses such as Kintsugi Hope & sanctuary course, workshops, 1:1 pastoral care support. Its a space to talk, learn new skills, coping strategies & techniques, helping people out of isolation & loneliness through connecting with others and maybe even form new friendships.

For further information Contact First Abide CIC: 07437046932, 07443106415, 07878011391, info@firstabide.com

Wolves at Work

• Tuesday, 10:00 to 15:00

Wolves at Work are providing drop-in sessions aimed at helping local residents to prepare for work and to find employment, regardless of your previous work experience. The team of dedicated Work Coaches provide a personalised service that has already supported thousands of local residents to find work and to develop their careers.

For more information visit wolvesatwork.com

Creative Communities Parent Art Classes

• Wednesday, 10:00 to 11:30 - 1 March to 28 June 2024

Meet other parents in your local area, express yourself creatively and get to know your local family hub. Each class will offer a welcoming supportive session run by an experienced artist to help you. Children are welcome.

Circle of Security (at Bob Jones Community Centre, Bromley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS)

• Tuesday 09:30 to 11:30

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) is a research-based program for caregivers of children aged 4 months to 6 years.  It is delivered in a group setting over 8 weeks and helps parents understand their children's emotional needs and develop secure attachments, thereby helping children grow into healthy adults. It focuses on observing and improving the parent-child relationship to provide security and support. The programme helps parents to provide a secure base for their child and their exploratory behaviours, which, in turn, improves their child’s attachment.
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For further information please contact
 
Kelly Murror 
Kelly.Murror@wolverhampton.gov.uk 
Tel No. 07771836633

Or

Amanda Stevens
Amanda.Stevens@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Tel No. 07552211524

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

Pre and Post Natal Education Programme

• Wednesday 10:00 to 11:00

Our ante and post-natal sessions are designed for new and expectant parents and will be delivered through the Family Hub. The programme will offer support, information and signposting relating to Mother and baby health, emotional wellbeing services and will include practical demonstrations relating to your baby’s care needs.

The programme is facilitated by the Health Visiting Team and Early Help Services and your Partner, Grandparents and wider family members can come along too. For further information please contact:

• Lynn Thompson  - Lynn.Thompson@wolverhampton.gov.uk 
• Aimee Laws - aimeelaws@nhs.net 

Stay and Plays

• Monday, 09:30 to 11:00
• Friday, 09:30 to 11:00

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Breastfeeding Support Group

• Monday 10:00 to 12:00

Many pregnant women find it very helpful to attend a breastfeeding support group before the birth of their baby, to talk to other mothers, ask questions and meet breastfeeding supporters.

New mothers also value support groups to gain practical breastfeeding support and information from peer supporters, and to meet other mothers to share their experiences.

Run by Wolverhampton’s Infant Feeding Team and 0-19 Health Visiting Team, our face-to-face support groups operate on a drop-in basis, so there is no need to book to attend. Partners, friends, and family members are welcome to join you.

For more information and to keep up to date with group timetables, visit: The Breastfeeding in Wolverhampton Facebook Page or email: rwh-tr.infantfeedingteam@nhs.net or rwh-tr.0-19service@nhs.net

Child Development Clinic

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:00 

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Journey Of Change Parenting Programme

• Wednesday 13:00 to 14:30
• Weekly online programme, the day will differ each term
• Evening online programme, Tuesday 18:00 to 19:30

The Journey of Change Programme is a 4-week course with a duration of 1.5 hours each week. The Journey of Change Families Programme is designed for all age groups as it focusses on the basic principles of Parenting.

The Journey of Change is a bespoke parenting programme. This means when you have attended all four core modules a Next Steps form will be completed with yourself and the group facilitator.

This will help to identify if you require further support or sign posting to additional services. For more information please visit Parenting Support.

Financial Well-being

• Monday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop in for advice around financial well-being.

For more information visitCost of Living Support | City Of Wolverhampton Council

Wolves at Work

• Thursdays, 10:00 to 15:00

Wolves at Work are providing drop-in sessions aimed at helping local residents to prepare for work and to find employment, regardless of your previous work experience. The team of dedicated Work Coaches provide a personalised service that has already supported thousands of local residents to find work and to develop their careers.

For more information visit wolvesatwork.com

Creative Communities Parent Art Classes

• Friday, 13:00 to 14:30 - 1 March to 28 June 2024

Meet other parents in your local area, express yourself creatively and get to know your local family hub. Each class will offer a welcoming supportive session run by an experienced artist to help you. Children are welcome.

Department for Work and Pensions 

• Monday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop-in sessions to support families with better offer in work calculations and return to work support.

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Voice 4 Parents – coffee morning and activity sessions

• Tuesday 09:00 to 12:00

Voice4Parents Coffee Mornings provide a safe place for parent carers of children and young people with SEND in Wolverhampton. The coffee mornings are a great way to connect with other people with similar experiences, to gain information and make friendships.

For more information please visit Voice 4 Parents.

Baby Bop Stay & Play

• Friday, 13:00 to 14:30 (starting on  23.02.2024)

A singing and dancing interactive session for parents and children from birth to 12 months. Each week the group leader will engage parents and children with music, a disco ball, musical instruments and singing. Our variety of rhythms create shifts in the child’s mood—some boosting their energy while others helping them relax.

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

Healthy Pregnancy Group

• Tuesday 10:00 to 11:00

A weekly drop-in group where pregnant people and new parents can come to seek information and support from health professionals but also meet other people at similar stages of pregnancy and parenthood to them. Little ones welcome too. 

For more information, please email the Healthy Pregnancy Team: rwh-tr.healthy-pregnancy-team@nhs.net

Bilston Butterflies Stay and Play

• Bilston Art Gallery, Friday 12:30 to 14:00

Bilston Boddlers

• Bilston Art Gallery, Thursday 13:00 to 14:30

Bilston Boddlers are fun creative arts and crafts sessions for families with young children (aged 0 to 5), which provide babies and toddlers with all kinds of imaginative materials to explore their world and get creative through functional, inventive and messy play.

Child Development Clinic

• Wednesday 09:00 to 16:30

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Financial Well-being

• Tuesday 10:00 to 15:00

Drop in for advice around financial well-being.

For more information visit Cost of Living Support.

Wolves at Work

• Monday 10:00 to 15:00

Wolves at Work are providing drop-in sessions aimed at helping local residents to prepare for work and to find employment, regardless of your previous work experience. The team of dedicated Work Coaches provide a personalised service that has already supported thousands of local residents to find work and to develop their careers.

For more information visit wolvesatwork.com.

Creative Communities Parent Art Classes

• Friday, 10:00 to 11:30 - 28 February to 19 June 2024

Meet other parents in your local area, express yourself creatively and get to know your local family hub. Each class will offer a welcoming supportive session run by an experienced artist to help you. Children are welcome.

Department for Work and Pensions 

• Tuesday 10:00 to 11:00

Drop-in sessions to support families with better offer in work calculations and return to work support.

Family Learning

Sessions to build confidence, gain new skills, communicate better or get back into work or education. For further details and how to enrol visit Family Learning courses in Wolverhampton - Adult Education Wolverhampton.

Get Learning in Your Community - (Communicate Better)

• Monday 10:00 to 12:00

Get Learning in Your Community (Creative)

• Monday 13:00 to 15:00

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Antenatal/Postnatal Care and Support

• Monday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Tuesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Wednesday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Thursday, 09:00 to 15:00
• Friday, 09:00 to 15:00

There is a Community Midwifery team based in each family hub. Where they will see pregnant and post-natal families. Appointments are booked in advance with a midwife. 

If you have just found out you are pregnant you can book directly online.

Stay and Plays

• Tuesday, 13:00 to 14:30

Our vision is to support parents and families by providing a stimulating environment in which all children are welcome, respected and encouraged to fulfil their full potential.  Your child will be learning new skills and beginning to understand the world around them. Stay and play groups offer a chance for children aged 0-5 years to socialise and play with others, and for the parents to meet one another. We provide them with a safe environment to discover new toys and get used to socialising with other children.

We offer opportunities to allow the children to develop physical, communication skills, and personal, social, and emotional development. We provide a clean, safe and creative environment with a range of toys and activities.

Breastfeeding Support Group

• Friday 10:00 to 12:00

Many pregnant women find it very helpful to attend a breastfeeding support group before the birth of their baby, to talk to other mothers, ask questions and meet breastfeeding supporters.

New mothers also value support groups to gain practical breastfeeding support and information from peer supporters, and to meet other mothers to share their experiences.

Run by Wolverhampton’s Infant Feeding Team and 0-19 Health Visiting Team, our face-to-face support groups operate on a drop-in basis, so there is no need to book to attend. Partners, friends, and family members are welcome to join you. 

For more information and to keep up to date with group timetables, visit: The Breastfeeding in Wolverhampton Facebook Page or email: rwh-tr.infantfeedingteam@nhs.net or rwh-tr.0-19service@nhs.net

Child Development Clinic

• Thursday 09:00 to 16:00

Health Visitors offer a universal service to all families with pre-school children, providing advice and support in relation to family health needs and child health promotion.

All families are offered 5 mandated contacts: antenatal, within 14 days of a baby’s birth, 6-8 weeks, 9-12 months and 2-2 ½ years which can be accessed through Family Hubs by appointment only. 

Journey Of Change Parenting Programme

• Friday 10:00 to 11:30
• Weekly online programme, the day will differ each term
• Evening online programme, Tuesday 18:00 to 19:30

The Journey of Change Programme is a 4-week course with a duration of 1.5 hours each week. The Journey of Change Families Programme is designed for all age groups as it focusses on the basic principles of Parenting.

The Journey of Change is a bespoke parenting programme. This means when you have attended all four core modules a Next Steps form will be completed with yourself and the group facilitator.

This will help to identify if you require further support or sign posting to additional services. For more information please view Parenting support.

Family Learning

Sessions to build confidence, gain new skills, communicate better or get back into work or education. For further details and how to enrol visit Family Learning courses in Wolverhampton - Adult Education Wolverhampton.

Multiply

• Thursday 09:30 to 12:00

These short ‘Multiply’ courses help you gain the maths knowledge, skills, and confidence you need to help in improving your financial wellbeing.

Wolverhampton Homes Advice & Support

• Tuesday 09:00 to 16:30 (Virtual)

Wolverhampton Homes are available to triage and provide a response on your housing queries, such as:

• Lettings/Allocations
• Tenancy Management - Home conditions, tenancy breach
• Anti-Social Behaviour
• Homelessness
• Rent Arrears
• Repairs
• Safeguarding or exploitation concern
• Medical/Home Improvement Agency/Telecare

Tailored advice is also available any time of the day or night, via Advice Aid on people’s smart phones, tablets, and computers.

Visit Wolverhampton Advice Aid to search a range of topics about housing or homelessness.

Wolves at Work

• Thursdays, 10:00 to 15:00

Wolves at Work are providing drop-in sessions aimed at helping local residents to prepare for work and to find employment, regardless of your previous work experience. The team of dedicated Work Coaches provide a personalised service that has already supported thousands of local residents to find work and to develop their careers.

For more information visit wolvesatwork.com

Aspiring Futures Women’s Support Group (children welcome)           

• Wednesday, 12:00 to 13:30

Aspiring Futures empowers women and girls to have the confidence and skills to follow their aspirations. We work with women in a group setting to offer practical tips, information and advice on taking care of mental, emotional and physical health