The Family Hub offer they provide and the outcomes they aim to achieve ensures all families within Essex are supported from before children are born up to the age of 19 or 25 for those with Special Educational needs.
They focus on making sure that everyone in Essex has the best possible start in life through having access to Free, high quality and easy access to services in your Community, School, Family Home or within a Family Hub.
How it can help
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service supports children and families in Essex with parenting and their health and wellbeing.
This service is made up of many different professionals working within a Healthy Family Team and are key in supporting the growth and development of your child, to maximise their potential for future life experiences. These professionals include health visitors, school nurses, Healthy Family Support Practitioners and Family Hub Practitioners.
Their services cover:
- Pregnancy and first five years- visit their website for more information Pregnancy and first five years – Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk)
- Groups and Activities- visit their website for more information Groups and Activities – Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk)
- School aged support- visit their website for more information School aged – Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk)
- Family support- visit their website for more information Family Support – Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service (essexfamilywellbeing.co.uk)
They provide a range of groups and activities which are facilitated by members of the Healthy Family Team from drop-in play sessions to focused courses or groups on a wide range of subjects. Each Family Hub has its own designated timetable of activities which are delivered in their hubs, delivery sites and in the community.
Age
0-19yr or 25 for those with Special Educational needs.
Eligibility
All children and young people and their parents or carers residing in Essex.
How to access
You can contact their service for general enquiries or support by using the local contact numbers below. Their team will be happy to help during their opening hours, which are:
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
- 0300 247 0014- Mid (Braintree, Chelmsford, Maldon)
- 0300 247 0015- North (Colchester, Tendring)
- 0300 247 0013- South (Basildon, Brentwood, Rochford, Castle Point)
- 0300 247 0122- West (Epping Forest, Harlow, Uttlesford)
See their website for details.