Family Hubs
Gateshead's Family Hubs provide a welcoming space for families and the wider community. Our Family Hubs support families from conception to the age of two to give all children the best start in life. They offer:
- maternity services
- health and wellbeing clinics
- infant feeding support
- activities to support children's development and help prepare them to start school and nursery
We also provide activities for children aged 5-17 years:
- short breaks
- holiday activities and food
- neurodivergent youth club
- SEND Lego club
There are nine Family Hubs located across Gateshead:
- Birtley Harras Bank
- Blaydon Winlaton
- Chopwell
- Chowdene
- Deckham
- Felling
- Leam Lane
- Teams
- Wrekenton
Our facilities include indoor and outdoor play areas and sensory rooms. We also have a Toy Library providing free and low-cost loan of toys, games and sensory equipment.
More than forty partners from health, education, social care and community, voluntary and faith organisations are providing activities and services at Gateshead Family Hubs. This includes:
- Daisy Chain multi agency drop ins and parent support groups
- child development team
- portage
- positive behaviour support sessions
Our Family Voice parent and carer panels meet at all nine Family Hubs to help shape our activities and services.
We also offer a virtual Start for Life and Family if you are unable to attend one of our centres.
Registration is free, and you can register on our website, by contacting us direct or by visiting your local Family Hub in person. We will send you a welcome pack with more information about activities and services available.
0191 433 6310, email familyhubs@gateshead.gov.uk