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Family Hub East - Brentford

A welcoming place with seamless support for families. Information for families as and when they need it.
Where to find us: Brentford Family Hub East, North Road, Brentford, TW8 0BJ Map Link
Contact details: Tel: 020 8583 5760 Email: familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk

Download the timetable

Download a pdf copy of the timetable (PDF) Monday 21 April to Friday 18 July.
No sessions or appointments: Monday 5 and 26 May, Wednesday 4 June.

You are welcome to breastfeed at a Family Hub.

Breast pumps are available to use onsite and to loan for 2 week periods. Please phone or speak to a member of staff to find out more

Mondays

Local Offer Drop In - Information Session
Time: Thursday 10 July 10am to 3pm
Session details: A drop-in session for parents, carers, and young people to gain support using Hounslow's Local Offer' website The SEND Local Offer outlines services and support available for children and young people aged 0 to 25 years in Hounslow who have SEND.
Speech and Language (SALT) Consultations
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 9am to 11am
Notes: Referrals are strictly via the Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams. For further information please contact the Family Hub.
Session details: For families of children who are not already referred to the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service.  This is an opportunity for families to meet and understand the role of a Speech and Language therapist and get advice on how to support their child’s communication.
Occupational Therapist (OT) Consultations
Age: 2 to 5 years
Time: 9 to 11am
Notes: Referral is strictly via the Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams. For further information please contact the Family Hub.
Session details: For families of children who are not already referred to the NHS Occupational Therapy Service. This is an opportunity for families to meet and understand the role of an Occupational Therapist, and get advice on how to support their child’s development through play, self-care skills (including dressing and eating) and fine motor skills.
Stay and Play with SALT and OT
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 1.15 to 2.30pm
Session details: A fun, stimulating and safe environment for parents and children (0-5 years) to take part in together. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, please speak to a member of staff.
Family Navigators - Advice and Support
Age: 0 to 19 or 25 years with SEND
Time: 3 to 5pm
Notes: Booking required. To book please contact 020 8583 2991 or email the Family Hub.

Tuesdays

Perinatal Appointments
Time: 9.30am to 1pm
Notes: Please speak to your Health Visitor or Midwife to book a session.
Family Navigators - Advice and Support
Age: 0 to 19 or 25 years with SEND
Time: 10am to 12noon
Notes: Booking required. To book please contact 020 8583 2991 or email the Family Hub.
Sensory Room Bookings
Age: 0 to 5 years with additional needs
Time: 10 to 12pm
Notes: Booking required. This session is not led by staff, but are available if you need any support.
Session details: A space that provides multi-sensory resources to support a Child's sensory needs, to enable them to engage in learning
Infant Feeding Support Group (NCT)
Age: Families with children aged 2 to 5 years
Time: 11am  to 12.30pm,
Session details: Drop-in Infant Feeding Support Group to connect with other local parents and receive support with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or introducing solids. This group is led by trained NCT Peer Supporters who offer free, confidential advice and assistance.
Family Store
Note: Items for children aged 0 to 5 years
Time: 1 to 3pm
Session details: Donations from one family to another. This includes clothes, toys and equipment. Collection and drop off's are welcome.
Active Music
Age: 2 - 5 years (confident walkers)
Time: 1.30 to 2.15pm. From 20 May to 24 June. Drop-in.
Session details: A fun, active, dance and fitness session for parents and children.

Wednesdays

Antenatal Clinic
Time: 9am to 2.30pm
Notes: By appointments only via Midwife. Run by West Mid Maternity Department
Baby TLC
Age: Non walkers
Time: 10 to 11.15am
Notes: By referral only. Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)
Session details: A baby group for non-walkers and their parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect. For further information contact the Family Hub
Contact
Age: Support for 0 - 25 years with SEND
Time: 9.30 to 2pm
Notes: By appointment only.
Session details: Supporting families of children with SEND 0-25 years via appointments, once per week at each of our Family Hubs. Book an Appointment or speak to member of staff.
Dad's Play
Age: 0 to 4 years
Time: 12 to 1.15pm
Notes: No booking required. Strictly dads and male carers.
Session details: A stay and play for dads/male carers with a baby or child aged under 4.
Baby Massage
Age: Babies 6 weeks to 6 Months
Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm
Notes: 5 week course course,  with a maximum of 8 families per group - Book by emailing familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk or by registering your interest by completing this form. Delivered by the Parent & Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)
Session details: Learn how to use nurturing touch to help you and your baby feel more relaxed together.

Thursdays

Stay and Play with CAMHS
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 10 to 11.15am
Session details: A fun, stimulating and safe environment for parents and children (0-5 years) to take part in together. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, please speak to a member of staff.
CAMHS Consultations
Age: 2 to 5 years
Time: 12 to 5pm
Notes: By appointment only. To book an appointment or for further information please contact the Family Hub.
Session details: Parents and carers can gain support regarding their child’s emotional wellbeing and early relationships, from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Under 5s team. A member of the CAMHS team can listen to and support parents/ carers with any queries. The team can also explore whether any further support may be required from CAMHS or other services.
Youth Outreach Sessions
Age: 0 - 19 years (or 25 years with SEND)
Session details: The team will be in the local area doing youth outreach, using the Family Hub as a base to engage with young people from the local community. The team will provide advice, mentoring and activities for young people. The team may not always be in the Family Hub but will be close-by to come back to meet residents and young people. Contact details will be signposted on the doors.
Childcare information, advice and support
Book your session now or just drop in.
22 May, 26 June and 24 July, 9am to 3pm. Ask us about funded childcare, paying for childcare, finding Ofsted registered childcare and starting school nursery class. These sessions are run by Hounslow’s Family Information Service (FIS).

Fridays

Toddler TLC
Age: 1 to 2 years
Time: 9.30 to 11am
Notes: Delivered by PAIRS team. Referral to this group is strictly via health visiting or the PAIRS team. For information contact the Family Hub.
Session details: A closed group for toddlers and parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.
Parent - Infant Psychotherapy (PIP) Appointments
Age: 0 to 18 months
Time: 11am to 5pm
Notes: Referral required from Health Visitor or by contacting the Family Hub. Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS).
Session details: PIP seeks to support the development of secure relationships between parent and baby. By spending time thinking about the feelings parents and babies have about being together. Families are able to grow and thrive.
Infant Feeding Drop-in
Time: 12.30 2.30pm
Session details: Infant feeding clinic run by West Middlesex Maternity Department
Non walkers
Age: Babies and children not yet walking
Time: 1 to 2.15pm
Session details: A relaxed and welcoming space to meet other families, ask questions about your babies: development, weaning, breastfeeding and play together. Each session ends with a short song or story time. 

Childcare information, advice and support

Can't make it to the Hub? Book your session now
Ask us about funded childcare, paying for childcare, finding Ofsted registered childcare and starting school nursery class.
  • Online group session (Microsoft Teams). These take place the first Wednesday of every month 10 to 11am.
  • One to one online Session (Microsoft Teams) Fridays only between 10am and 1pm
These sessions are run by Hounslow’s Family Information Service (FIS).

Solihull Approach free online courses for Hounslow residents

Nurturing emotional health and wellbeing from bump to 19+ years. Please visit www.inourplace.co.uk and follow the simple registration process, inputting the access code LBHPARENTS.

Further Information

  • Please note spaces are limited at all sessions. If the session is at full capacity, you will not be able to enter.
  • If you wish to attend one of these sessions, please ensure you are registered with Hounslow's Children's Centres & Family Hubs. If you are unsure about being registered or if your details need to be updated, please speak to a member of staff.
  • Services are for families with Children 0 - 19 Years, or up to 25 years old if they have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
  • Age ranges are specified against each session.
  • Sessions may be cancelled at short notice due to training or staff absence. We will try to inform you 24 hours in advance if possible.

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