Gateshead has a number of Family Centres across the borough, offering services and support to children, parents and carers.
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Birtley Family Centre
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Old Birtley Clinic
Hexham Villas
Egdon Terrace
Birtley
County Durham
DH3 1JL
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Tel: 0191 410 4692
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Deckham Family Centre
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195 Split Crow Road
Deckham
Gateshead
NE8 3UB
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Tel: 0191 477 1864
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Dunston Pre-School Centre
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Dunston Activity Centre
Ellison Road
Dunston
Gateshead
NE11 9SS
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Tel: 0191 433 5694
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Harlow Green Family Support
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Harlow Green Junior School
Harlow Green Lane
Gateshead
NE9 7TB
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Tel: 0191 482 6589
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Highfield Family Centre
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68 Whinfield Terrace
Highfield
Rowlands Gill
NE39 2JY
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Tel: 01207 544175
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North Street Family Centre
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8 North Street
Winlaton
NE21 6BX
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Tel: 0191 414 7271
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Wrekenton Family Centre
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107 Lanchester Avenue
Springwell Estate
Gateshead
NE9 7AN
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Tel: 0191 482 5602
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Services provided at the Centres
Gateshead's Family Centres were designed with families in mind. Our experienced staff will work closely with families to ensure the services on offer are flexible. Some of the services available include:
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Groups for parents/carers;
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Parenting courses, both on an individual basis and in groups;
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Day care for children as part of a package of care;
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Support in the family home;
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Play sessions for families;
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Drop in sessions;
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Toy libraries.
Who the Centres are for
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The Centres are a community resource open to all parents and carers for advice, help and support;
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However, services are mainly aimed at those families who have particular needs and who are referred by their Health Visitor or Social Worker.
This does not mean that other families cannot use the Centre or take part in its activities - but places are limited and parents and carers should check with the Centre if they are able to attend.
Applying for a place
To apply for a place at the Centre you need to fill in a referral form - the staff at any of the Centres can help or you can ask your Health Visitor or Social Worker for help.