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Early Help - advice and support for Gateshead families

Advice and support for Gateshead families

Support for families is provided by a wide range of services and settings in Gateshead. Our Early Help service provides a number of options to help families get back on track, including:

Family Hubs - now based in nine communities across the borough
Healthy Relationships Pathway - our group and online programmes to support parenting skills and adult relationships
Family Intervention and Lead Practitioner support - for families requiring extra help

Early Help Online Support Hub

We've created a page of useful links on a wide range of parenting topics to help you manage family life.

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Our Family Hubs

Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community.

Happy single child and parent-carers

Healthy Relationships Pathway

Groups, programmes and e-learning to improve your parenting skills and adult relationships.

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Family Intervention

Get extra help and support for your family when you need it, rather than waiting until things get worse.

Practitioner

Information for professionals

Early Help is a shared responsibility.

Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse

What to do if you're a victim of domestic abuse.

Drugs alcohol

Drugs and alcohol

Information on the health risks caused by drug and alcohol misuse and how to minimise those risks.

Jobs

Jobs and employment

Search for jobs and employment with us and across Gateshead. We also provide help and support to Gateshead residents looking for work.

Local offer

Gateshead Local Offer

Help and advice for families with children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).

Education

Education and learning

Schools and adult education.

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Find NHS services

Search for GPs, hospitals, dentists, pharmacies and opticians by postcode

Page Links

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