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Family Hubs and Start for Life

Free local centres offering joined-up support from pregnancy onwards

Quick answer

Family Hubs (formerly children's centres) offer free local support including breastfeeding groups, baby clinics, play sessions, and parenting courses. According to Nuhah's resources guide, search for your nearest hub on your local council website.

What it is

Family Hubs are local centres where families can access a wide range of joined-up support services under one roof - a modern evolution of Sure Start Children's Centres. The government has invested over £300 million across 75 local authority areas, with a focus on the critical first 1,001 days (pregnancy to age 2).

What services they offer

The range varies by area, but typically includes: midwifery appointments and antenatal support, health visiting and baby weigh clinics, breastfeeding support, perinatal mental health support, parent-infant bonding activities, baby groups and stay-and-play sessions, early language development, evidence-based parenting programmes, financial and employment signposting, and dedicated support for dads and co-parents.

How to find your local hub

  • Search for "Family Hub" plus your local council name online
  • Ask your midwife or health visitor
  • Check your local council website for their Start for Life offer
  • Many hubs accept walk-ins as well as appointments

Key things to know

  • Free to access with no means testing for most services
  • Not every area has one yet, but the programme is expanding
  • £500 million announced between 2026-2029 to rebuild family services under a new "Best Start" umbrella
  • Even without an official Hub, your local Children's Centre or council offers similar services
Official link
gov.uk/family-hubs

Frequently asked questions

What are Family Hubs?

Family Hubs are local centres offering free support for families with children from birth to age 19. Services include baby weighing clinics, breastfeeding support, health visitor drop-ins, play groups, and parenting courses. They replaced the old Sure Start children's centres.

How do I find my local Family Hub?

Search your local council's website for Family Hubs or Start for Life services. Your health visitor can also direct you. Most areas have several hubs, and you can attend any of them in your local authority area.

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