Welcome to Family Hubs Leicestershire

At the heart of our communities, our Family Hubs have been established to support families, children and young people across Leicestershire.  Working with partner organisations our Hubs provide a one-stop shop and offer advice, information and resources to help families navigate every stage of life; from pregnancy, through your child’s early years, later childhood and into young adulthood.

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Merry Christmas

The Family Hubs team would like to wish children and their families across Leicestershire a safe and happy Christmas.

We also want to say a huge thankyou to all our colleagues and partners who we have had the pleasure of working with in 2024. We could not have made the progress that we have without your support.

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas from the Family Hubs Team
Ellie, Rachel, Hayley & Julie xx

What's on

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Leicester Tigers Christmas Spectacular (HAF Event for children who receive free school meals)

A great day out with lots planned for the children to do as well as hampers of food for the children to take home
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Sisterhood - Free women empowerment workshops

Sign up for free weekly women empowerment workshops with artist Hayley!
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Knit and stitch group

Come along and share your knitting skills with the group.
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Knit and Stitch

Anyone is welcome to bring along their own knitting, crochet or other project to sit and have a natter with other like-minded crafters.
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Wriggly Readers - Birstall

Stories, songs, musical instruments and lots of fun!
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Wriggly Readers - Earl Shilton

Stories, songs, musical instruments and lots of fun!
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Wriggly Readers - Loughborough

Stories, songs, musical instruments and lots of fun!
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Wriggly Readers - Melton Mowbray

Stories, songs, musical instruments and lots of fun!
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Wriggly Readers - Hinckley

Stories, songs, musical instruments and lots of fun!
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Wriggly Readers - Wigston

Stories, songs, musical instruments and lots of fun!
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Community Dementia Support Group

Informal drop-in – refreshments, activities and support.
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Make friends with a book
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This winter the NHS is encouraging people to get to the help they need by using NHS 111.

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Do you often find disagreements with your partner (or ex partner) might be affecting your children?
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Come a visit a Family Hubs Stay and Play group

Did you know we run stay and play sessions for Parents/Carers and their little ones 0-5?
Read on for more information ............
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Century Theatre’s pantomime Cinderella is coming to town

Century Theatre’s pantomime is back this year with the most magical story of all, Cinderella!
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What is it really like to be a young carer?

We would like to share with you a blog that has been created by one of Leicestershire's Young Carers. Check out Ryan's story.
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Community Fridges in our Hubs

Did you know our Family Hubs located in Charnwood, Coalville, Hinckley, and Wigston have community fridges for our local communities.
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Apprenticeship Opportunities with Leicestershire County Council

Did you know Leicestershire County Council is a training provider and offers Work Based Learning opportunities?

Healthy Start

Healthy Start Scheme

What is NHS Healthy Start? You can get £4.25 every week to help you buy: cow’s milk, fresh, frozen or tinned fruit and vegetables, infant formula milk, fresh, dried, and tinned pulses. You can also get free Healthy Start vitamins.
If you get universal credit you can apply online.
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LGBTQ+ Online groups

If you are aged between 14 and 18 yrs old we might have the group for you!
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Day in the life of a family hub

Our family hubs are always buzzing with various activities, making each day unique. We recently looked at what you can expect when you arrive at one of our Family Hubs

Useful contacts

Family Help
(families struggling with daily life)
0116 305 8727

First Contact Plus
(information and advice for adults)
0116 305 4286

First Response
(children at risk of harm)
0116 305 0005

Mental Health Central Access Point
(24/7)
0808 800 3302

Freeva
(domestic abuse help)
0808 802 0028

Turning Point
(drugs and alcohol support)
0330 303 6000

CAMHS
(child and adolescent mental health crisis team)
0116 295 0485
Out of hours (10pm-8am)
0300 033 1010

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