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Family Hub Central


A welcoming place with seamless support for families. Information as and when you need it.
Contact details: Tel: 020 8583 5720 Email: familyhub@hounslow.gov.uk
Where to find us: Lampton Family Hub Central, Neville Close, Hounslow, TW3 4JG Map Link
Note: If you have concerns regarding your child’s development, please speak to a member of staff.
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Monday 21 April to Friday 18 July Timetable (PDF)
No sessions or appointments: Monday 5 and 26 May

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

Maternal Support Appointments
Time: 9am to 3pm
Notes: Review with your Health Visitor, by appointment only. To make an appointment please call: 020 8973 3490.  
Stay and Play
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 9.30 to 10.30am
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.
Baby Talk and Play
Age: 6–12 months
Time: 11am to 12pm
Notes: Booking is required by emailing the Family Hub. 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. 
Child Development Reviews
Time: 12 to 4pm
Notes: Child development review with your Health Visitor, by appointment only. To make an appointment please call: 020 8973 3490.
Alternative Provision
Age: 5 Years and over with Special Educational Needs and Disability
Time: 2.30 to 4.30pm
Notes: By referral only
Session details: Family Hubs provide a flexible and alternative space for children and young people with SEND to access education. This is arranged through the Alternative Provision Team (Lifelong Learning Skills and Employment). For information about this, please email the Family Hub.
Childcare information, advice and support - Hounslow’s Family Information Service (FIS).
Book your session now or just drop in.
Monday 12 May, 2 June and 7 July, 9 to 3pm.
Ask us about funded childcare, paying for childcare, finding Ofsted registered childcare and starting school nursery class.

Tuesdays

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.
Perinatal Appointments
Time: 9am to 12pm
Notes: These appointments are available by referral from a health visitor or midwife
Session details: These are appointments for perinatal support through IAPT, focusing on mental health during pregnancy and the first year after childbirth.
Speech and Language (SALT) Consultations
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 9 to 11am
Notes: For families of children who are not already referred to the NHS Speech and Language Therapy Service. Referral is strictly via the Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams, contact them to find out more.
Session details: 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: 0 to 5 years
Time: 9 to 11am
Notes: By referral for families of children who are not already referred to the NHS Occupational Therapy Service. Referral is strictly via the Family Hub and Children’s Centre teams contact them to find out more,
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.
Stay and Play with SALT, OT AND CAMHS
Age: 0 to 5 years
Time: 1 to 2pm (drop in)
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.
Alternative Provision
Age: 5 Years and over with SEND
Time: 2.15 to 4.30pm
Notes: By referral only.
Session details: Family Hubs provide a flexible and alternative space for children and young people aged 5+ with SEND to access education. This is arranged through the Alternative Provision Team (Lifelong Learning Skills and Employment). For information about this, please email the Family Hub.
CAMHS Consultations
Age: 2 to 5 years
Time: 2 to 5pm
Notes: By Appointment only. to book please email the Family Hub.
Session details: Parents and carers can get support for their child's emotional wellbeing and early relationships from the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Under 5s team. A CAMHS team member can listen to parents/carers and help with any questions. They can also discuss if more support is needed from CAMHS or other services.

Wednesdays

Infant Feeding Support
Time: 10 to 12pm
Session details: A drop-in session, 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. Please arrive early in the session.
Non Walkers
Age: Babies and children not yet walking
Time: 10 to 11am (drop-in)
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 Massage
Age: suitable for parents/ carers with babies from 6 weeks to 6 months.
Time: 11.30am to 12.30pm
Notes: Booking is required by emailing the Family Hub. Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS). This is a 5-week course with a maximum of 6 families per group.
Session details: Learn how to use nurturing touch to help you and your baby feel more relaxed together.
Parent - Infant Psychotherapy (PIP) Appointments
Age: 
Time: 12.30pm to 5pm
Notes: Referral required 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. 
Story and Rhyme Time
Age: 18 months to 5 years
Time: 1 to 2pm
Session details: A fun music session for children aged 18 months to 5 years; singing a mixture of traditional and new rhymes for children using Makaton.
Alternative Provision
Age: 5 years and over with SEND
Time: 2.30 to 4.30pm
Notes: For information about this, please email the Family Hub
Session details: Family Hubs provide a flexible and alternative space for children and young people aged 5+ with SEND to access education. This is arranged through the Alternative Provision Team (Lifelong Learning Skills and Employment).

Thursdays

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.
Sharing their World (No session 12 June)
Age: 0 to 5 year with additional needs.
Time: 10 to 11am
Notes: Referral required. If you would like to ask questions about this group or self refer, please contact the Family Hub.  
Session details: A relaxed, friendly and supportive group for parents/carers; specifically tailored for children with additional needs, with or without a diagnosis; including concerns of speech delay.
Baby TLC
Age: Non Walkers
Time: 12 to 1.30pm
Notes: By referral only. Delivered by the Parent and Infant Relationship Service (PAIRS). Contact the Family Hub for more information.
Session details: A drop-in baby group for non-walkers and their parents/carers to play together, talk, listen and connect.
Hounslow Youth Council
Age: Young people aged 11-18 or 25 years with SEND.
Time: 4.30 to 7pm
Notes: Booking required. The young person must live, study, and/or work in the borough.
Session details: Hounslow Youth Council lead positive change in Hounslow, work with decision makers and have fun!

Fridays

Family Navigators - Advice and Support
Age: 0 to 19 or 25 years with SEND
Time: 10 to 12 noon
Notes: Booking required. To book please contact 020 8583 2991 or email the Family Hub.
Contact
Age: For families with children aged 0 to 19 years or 25 years with SEND
Time: 10am to 2pm
Notes: By appointment only. . To book an appointment please visit https://contact.org.uk/ or speak to member of staff.
Session details: Supporting families who have children with SEND.
Young Parents Group
Age: For parents under 25 years
Time: 12 to 1pm
Session details: Young parents group provides a warm, friendly and non-judgmental platform for parents aged 25 and under; to play and learn together with your child.
Alternative Provision
Age: 5 years and over with SEND
Time: 3.15 to 4.15pm
Session details: Family Hubs provide a flexible and alternative space for children and young people aged 5+ with SEND to access education. This is arranged through the Alternative Provision Team (Lifelong Learning Skills and Employment). For information about this please email the Family Hub.

Friday 23 May and 11 July

Parent Carer Panel
Time: 9.30 to 11.30am
Notes: Booking required. Please email the Family Hub if you would like to attend attend.
Session details: We invite mums, dads, grandparents and carers to join us and learn about Family Hub services.  It is a chance to share your experiences and help shape Family Hub services we offer. The groups are relaxed and friendly with refreshments and a crèche provided.

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.

Childcare information, advice and support

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).

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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 and 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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