Have your say on shaping plans for Northumberland’s Family Hubs
21 Jul 2022 ARCHIVED (over 3 months old) - view latest news
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Northumberland’s Children’s Centres will relaunch as Family Hubs in Autumn 2022.
But first, residents are being asked for their views to help shape the plans.
The Centres currently provide a wide range of support services for children aged 0-5 and their families.
As Family Hubs, this support will be rolled out to all young people extending the age range to 0-19 and to 25 for anyone with additional needs (SEND), making a difference to children, young people and their families.
The Hubs will be in the heart of their communities, with midwives, health visitors, early years and mental health professionals, youth workers, and a host of other services - including relationship, parenting, and financial advice – brought together into a vibrant one-stop-shop that meets the needs of family life for young people of all ages.
Family Hubs will build on lessons learned during the pandemic and will offer online and virtual services too, so that support can be as accessible in the right way, and the right place, at the right time.
Guy Renner-Thompson, cabinet member for Children’s Services said:
“We want all our young people to get the best start in life and have all the support they need to thrive. By extending the age range of our centres to create Family Hubs – our teams will be there to provide support for families with children of all ages. Please let us know what you’d like to see in the hubs – as your feedback will help us shape our plans and the services we provide.”
The centres are already seeing innovative examples of partnership working.
Have your say on Family Hubs Here