Family Hub West

We offer:

A welcoming place with seamless support for families.

Information for families as and when they need it.

Where to find us:

Alf King, Family Hub West, 7 Hanworth Road, Feltham, TW13 5AF

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Contact details:

Tel: 020 8583 3922 Email: familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk

Weekly Session Schedule for Alf King Family Hub

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Dates: Monday 6 January to Friday 18 April

For sessions marked ‘With CAMHS, OT, SALT, SEND or PAIRS’ here is what they mean:

CAMHS - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service

OT - Occupational Therapist

SALT - Speech and Language Therapists

SEND – Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

PAIRS - Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) team

Child Development Reviews

Time: 9am to 1pm

Notes: Appointment only with a Health Visitor. Please ring 020 8973 3490

Non Walkers

Age: Babies and children who are not yet walking;

Time: 10 to 11.30am

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.

Baby Café

Time: 10 to 11.30am

Notes: Drop in support. Please arrive early in the session. 

Session details: Run by an NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor offering support, encouragement and reliable information. Whether getting ready to breastfeed, continuing breastfeeding, expressing, mixed feeding, formula feeding, introducing solids, or stopping breastfeeding.

Toddler TLC

Age: 1 to 2 years

Time: 9.30 to 11am

Notes: Referral to this group is strictly via health visiting or the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) team. For information contact the Family Hub

Contact - Supporting families of children with SEND

Age: 0 - 25 years with SEND

Time: 9.30am to 2pm

Notes: Once per week at each of our Family Hubs. To book an appointment please visit contact.org.uk/ or speak to member of staff.

Dads Play

Age: 0 to 4 years

Time: 11.15am to 12.30pm

Notes: Delivered by Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) team. No booking required.

Session Details: A stay and play for dads/male carers with a baby or child aged under 4.

Baby TLC

Age: Non Walkers

Time: 1 to 2.30pm

Notes: Delivered by Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS) team. Invite Only. Contact the Family Hub for further information.

Session Details: For parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.

Baby Talk and Play

Notes: Running at Riverside, TW13 7LX, Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)

Session details: A five-week course designed to help support your baby's communication skills through rhyme, stories, play and song. It is ideal for babies aged 6–12 months. 

Booking is required by emailing the Family Hub.

Baby Massage

Times and dates:

Notes: Running at Riverside, TW13 7LX, Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS)

Session details: A 5-week course to learn how to use nurturing touch to help you and your baby feel more relaxed together. This is a 5-week course with a maximum of 6 families per group, suitable for parents/carers with babies from 6 weeks to 6 months. Booking is required by emailing the Family Hub.

Triple P for Baby

Age: Pregnancy to 12 months

Times and dates: 2 to 4.30pm, 15 January to 5 February

Notes: Booking required - Deadline to book is 8 January. Families need to commit to attending all 4 sessions. To book please email the Family Hub

Session details: Whether you’re pregnant or your baby is already here, Triple P for Baby helps parents and carers who are looking for tips and ideas to help them navigate the challenges that come with having a new baby. It’s a toolbox of proven, positive strategies with a variety of practical ways to promote your baby’s development, build a stronger bond and support their emotional and physical health.

Sharing Their World

Age: 0 to 5 years with additional needs

Time: 9.30 to 10.45am

Notes: By invite only. If you would like to ask questions about this group, please email: Georgius.asaba@hounslow.gov.uk

Session details: This group is for children who are on the ASD pathway, children with disabilities and complex needs who would thrive in a safe learning environment’.

Stay and Play with SALT

Age: 0 to 5 years

Time: 11.30am to 1pm

Sessions details: A fun, stimulating and safe environment for parents and children to take part in together. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, please speak to a member of staff.

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT) Consultations

Age: 0 to 5 years

Time: 1.30 to 2.20pm

Notes: By referral 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.  Referral is strictly via the Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams. For information contact the Family Hub.

Sharing their World

Age: 0 to 5 years with additional needs

Time: 10 to 11.15am

Notes: Invite only. This group is for children who are on the ASD pathway, children with disabilities and complex needs who would thrive in a safe learning environment’. If you would like to ask questions about this group, please email Melanie.brennan@hounslow.gov.uk

Advice and Support

Age: 0 - 19 years or 25 years with SEND

Time: 10am to 12pm

Notes: Booking required. To book please contact 0208 583 3819, or email the Family Hub.

Session details: Family Navigators are based in our Family Hubs to support families and professionals. They act as a ‘bridge’ between the community and Family Hub services. If you require a Family Navigator's support with or for a family, please contact the Family Hub.

Young Parents Group

Age: For parents aged 25 and under;

Time: 1.30 to 2.30pm. Begins on 13 February.

Session details: Young parents group provides a warm, friendly and non-judgmental platform to play and learn together with your child.

Social Prescribing for Children and Young People

Age: 11 – 18 years

Time: 1 to 5pm

Notes: Referral required, to refer or for further information including eligibility details please contact the Family Hub

Session details: Social prescribing is a holistic and non-medical intervention, connecting Children and Young people to activities, groups and services in their local community; to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and well-being.

Stay and Play with CAMHS and OT

Age: 0 to 5 years

Time: 9.30 to 10.30am

Notes: No session on 18 April

Session details: A fun, stimulating and safe environment for parents and children to take part in together. If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, please speak to a member of staff.

Stay and Play with CAMHS and OT

Age: 0 to 5 years

Time: 11am to 12pm

Notes: No session on 18 April

Domestic Abuse Support

Age: Parent and carers of children under 5 years

Time: 9.30 to 12pm - No session on 18 April

Notes: Domestic abuse Support from a Parent and Child domestic abuse worker. Please speak to a member of staff on arrival or in the Stay and Play session, if support or advice is required.

(CAMHS) Consultations

Age: 2 to 5 years

Time: 1 to 4pm

Notes: Booking required. To book please email 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.

Perinatal Appointments

Time: 9.30 to 3pm

Notes: Please speak to your Health Visitor or Midwife to book a session.

Occupational Therapy (OT) Consultations

Age: 0 to 5 years

Time: 1 to 3.30pm

Notes: Referral is strictly via the Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams. For information please email the Family Hub.

Session Details: 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.

Monthly Online sessions with the Family Information Service - Childcare

Times and dates: Thursday 16 January, 1.45 to 2.45pm. Wednesday 29 January, 10 to 11am. Tuesday 11 February, 10 to 11am. Friday 21 February, 10 to 11am. Tuesday 4 March, 1.45 to 2.45pm

Notes: links to the sessions will be added shortly.

Session details: Monthly online drop-in sessions for parents to ask any questions they may have about childcare. This is an open session where parents can drop in anytime within the hour and ask a question, pop it in the chat or request a call back if personal details need to be shared to check eligibility.

Solihull Approach free online courses for Hounslow resident

Times and dates: Any time

Session details: 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.

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 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. Please check back here to avoid disappointment.

Family Hub West

Weekly Session Schedule for Alf King Family Hub

Monday 20 January, 1 to 2pm

Mondays

Tuesdays

Wednesday 15 January to 5 February

Wednesdays

Thursdays

Friday 24 January, 12.30 to 2.30pm

Fridays

Workshops, Courses and online sessions

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