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Family Fun Day 😊

Come along to Newbiggin Family Hub on Saturday 1st August, 10am-12pm. Fun for all of the family.

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Family Fun Day 😊

Come along to Bedlington Family Hub on Saturday 15th August, 10am-12pm. Fun for all of the family.

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Family Fun Day 😊

Come along to Ashington Family Hub on Saturday 29th August, 10am-12pm. Fun for all of the family.

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🕰️Every Tuesday 9.30am-11.00am

📍Pegswood Primary School

Free session

Drop in, no need to book

(Term time only)

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🕰️Every Tuesday 10.00am-11.00am

📍Little Tinklers Nursery (Choppington Primary School)

Free session

Drop in, no need to book

(Term time only)

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🕰️Every Thursday 2.00pm-3.00pm

📍Lynemouth Primary School

Free session

Drop in, no need to book

(Term time only)

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Empowering Parents & Carers Programme is a 6 week course for parents and carers of a child, young person or adult up to 25 years with additional needs and/or disability

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

Alternatively, call 01670 819988

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Empowering Parents & Carers Programme is a 6 week course for parents and carers of a child, young person or adult up to 25 years with additional needs and/or disability

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

Alternatively, call 01670 822714

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Empowering Parents & Carers Programme is a 6 week course for parents and carers of a child, young person or adult up to 25 years with additional needs and/or disability

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

Alternatively, call 01670 819988

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Stay and Play is a free session for parents and carers and their babies & children.

🕰️Every Friday - From 13.00pm -14.30pm

📍Newbiggin Leisure Centre

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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CALM Stay & Play is a free, stay and play session for parents and carers and their babies & children with additional needs & disabilities or on the pathway to a diagnosis.

🕰️Every Tuesday- From 11:30-12:30pm

📍Newbiggin Family Hub

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Saty & Play Baby is a free session for parents/carers and their babies up to 12 months old.

Every Wednesday - 1:00pm - 2:00pm

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun acitivities which support your baby's learning and development through everyday activities!

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2-3 year old vaccines are now available at Family Hubs! please give us a call for more info!

Ashington 01670 819988

Bedlington 01670 822714

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Vaccinations in pregnancy protect you and your baby from infection. Come along to one of our vaccination drop in's or call 01670 819988 for more info!

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Give the health visiting team a ring on 0300 373 2488 to make an appointment to get your little one weighed.

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Brilliant Babies for Ages 0-6 months and 6-12 months

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Brilliant Babies for Ages 0-6 months and 6-12 months

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Brilliant Babies offers support & tips around your babies play, communication & development and an opportunity for you to meet other parents & socialise your baby.

Brilliant Babies is split into 2 age groups:

0-6 months

6-12 months

Both courses last 6 weeks and are fun-filled and focused on supporting you to give your baby the best start in life!

The courses cover: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Stay & Play Baby is a free session for parents/carers and their babies up to 12 months old.

Every Monday - 1:30pm - 2:30pm

(Term time only)

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Stay and Play is a free, session for parents and carers and their babies & children.

🕰️Every Wednesday - From 10:00am -11:30am

📍Ashington Family Hub

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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SEND Family Chill Out sessions at your family hub and meet other children and families

(For children aged 4-11 with additional and/or needs and disabilities)

🕰️ Every Monday, From 3:30pm -4:30pm

📍 Ashington Family Hub

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CALM Stay & Play is a free, stay and play session for parents and carers and their babies & children with additional needs & disabilities or on the pathway to a diagnosis.

🕰️Every Thursday- From 1:00pm -2:00pm

📍Ashington Family Hub

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Preparation for Parenthood is a 6-week courses for Mams, Dads & Carers To-Be.

The Courses Covers:

• Week 1 - Becoming a parent

• Week 2 - A healthy pregnancy - healthy food preparation

• Week 3 - Bonding

• Week 4 - Caring - Safer sleep for babies, bathing baby

• Week 5 - Giving birth - What to pack in hospital bag, stages of dilation, pain management

• Week 6 - Life after birth

The next course is:

🕰Tuesday 14th January, 3:00-5:00pm

📍Ashington Family Hub

To register your interest please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

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Family Fun - with Friends of Central Family Hub 

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Come and join our FREE new group filled with exciting activities and opportunities to play. This is a parent-led group - Led by Friends of Central Family Hubs.

*Please note this group will not be ran by a Family Hub practitioner however they will be onsite

Every Tuesday 1:30pm-2:30pm

(Term time only)

Drop in - no need to book

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Peep Stay and Play is a free session for parents and carers and their babies & children.

🕰️Every Monday - From 10:00-11:30am

📍Bedlington Family Hub

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Our pop in Monday is a welcoming and relaxed space, with free refreshments. Come along and see what we're all about, our friendly staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. Lets chat over a cuppa.

🕰️ Every Monday, From 1:30pm-2:30pm

📍At Ashington Family Hub

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A session for the whole family, for children aged 4+ years who have any type of additional needs, learning or physical disbability.

🕰️Every Wednesday, From 3:30pm -4:30pm

📍At Bedlington Family Hub

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Support is available to you throughout pregnancy and baby’s early years.

Find out more by clicking on the Family Hubs website above - 'Start for Life'

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The Family Hubs Northumberland Start for Life offer sets out the services and support available to families in our local area from pregnancy to the age of two years.

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Having a child can be the most rewarding, but also the most challenging time in your life!

We're here to remind you, you aren't alone!

Support is available for matters, such as:

Understanding low mood, Breastfeeding, Connecting with offer parents, Feeling less worried about parenting, Establishing routines, Feeling less anxious & Access services.

To register your interest please complete this form or speak to your midwife/health visitor: nland.cc/fhreg

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Download the #DadPad App now! search nland.cc/DadPad online.

Developed with the NHS, DadPad is your complete guide to supporting your family and giving your baby the best start in life.

Brought to you by Family Hubs Northumberland.

Head to your nearest #FamilyHub and pick up a free iDadPad to take home. Search nland.cc/findfamilyhubs online.

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Attention new Dads and Partners

We’re offering a workshop to help prepare for the arrival of a new baby. This workshop is tailored to provide both support and skills to all expectant Dads and Partners. Dads who have new babies also welcome!

Enrol now to gain confidence and knowledge to get ahead of the game and make the most of your journey.

To register: complete this form nland.cc/fhreg and a member of our team will call to let you know the dates and times of the next session.

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Preparing for Parenthood is a 6-week courses for Mams, Dads & Carers To-Be.

The Courses Covers:

• Week 1 - Becoming a parent

• Week 2 - A healthy pregnancy - healthy food preparation

• Week 3 - Bonding

• Week 4 - Caring - Safer sleep for babies, bathing baby

• Week 5 - Giving birth - What to pack in hospital bag, stages of dilation, pain management

• Week 6 - Life after birth

To register your interest please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

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Autism Family Drop in sessions run across all of Northumberland. Each session is free,two hours long and is a chance to come along to meet us and other parents for an informal chat over a cuppa. There is no set agenda for the drop ins. It is a chance to seek support and advice from us and other parents, however there is no expectation to talk about your child if you don’t want to. Any parent/carer or family members are welcome to attend any session, you do not need to attend the session in the area that you live in. The sessions are not for professionals.

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Ashington Family Hub, Alexandra Road, Ashington, NE63 9EF

Come and see us or call 01670 819988. We are open Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-5pm and Fri 8.30am-4.30pm.

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Parents and carers wanted! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Have your say on our services through our Family Panel, to help share our services! Find out more on our website 👉 https://nland.cc/NFP

Running from Ashington Family Hub each month!

(Joining virtual is also an option)

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Find out more by clicking on the Family Hubs website above - 'Start for Life'

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Welcome to Central Northumberland Family Hubs! We've created this Padlet so you can see what's on in our hubs and the local area for SEND families.

We are here for everyone, feel free to call in at any time when we are open, a member of the team will be able to help or signpost to another service. We look forward to seeing you soon, you will receive a warm welcome.

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Bedlington Family Hub, Stead Lane, Bedlington, NE22 5JS

Come and see us or call 01670 822714. We are open Monday to Thursday 8.30am-5pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

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CALM Stay & Play is a free, stay and play session for parents and carers and their babies & children with additional needs & disabilities or on the pathway to a diagnosis.

🕰️Every Thursday- From 1:00pm -2:00pm

📍Bedlington Family Hub

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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This workshop offers 2 virtual sessions (on Teams) to support you and your partner to positively improve your relationship through looking at ways to have difficult conversations, how stress impacts relationships, the impact of conflict on children & what positive changes you can make for you and your family!

The next workshops are: Date to be confirmed

To register your interest, please complete this form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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Brilliant Babies for 0-6 months and 6-12 months

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Brilliant Babies for 0-6 months and 6-12 months

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Brilliant Babies offers support & tips around your babies play, communication & development and an opportunity for you to meet other parents & socialise your baby.

Brilliant Babies is split into 2 age groups:

0-6 months

6-12 months

Both courses last 6 weeks and are fun-filled and focused on supporting you to give your baby the best start in life!

The courses cover: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please call your local hub.

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Terrific Toddlers is a fun and friendly group for parents & carers of children aged 1-2 years.

This course lasts 6 weeks and equips you with the knowledge and skills to support your toddlers to learn and grow.

It covers topics such as: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please contact your local hub.

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FREE Infant Feeding Support!

Whether you're a parent to-be, just getting started with breastfeeding, starting solids or returning to work, the infant feeding team are here to support you throughout your journey!

🕰️Every Monday - From 10:00am -11:30am

📍Ashington Family Hub

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FREE Drop-in for Infant Feeding Support!

Whether you're getting started with breastfeeding or starting solids and everything else in between, the Infant Feeding team, provide emotional support, both antenatal and postnatal.

🕰️ Every Monday 10:00am -11:30am

📍At Ashington Family Hub

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We are pleased to be able to offer 'Relax Kids', a group created in partnership between Children's Health Services and Central Family Hubs.

'Relax Kids' is for children in Year 2 and above, and supports emotional health and wellbeing.

Please see the attached flyers for further details of both courses.

*A MARF referral must be submitted for both courses*

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This offers 6 virtual guided support sessions (you will never complete this with your co-parent).

This covers the impact separation has on you, ways to have a better co-parenting relationship, communicating with my child's other parent, personal coping and stress management and parent self-care in the long-term!

The next sessions start:

Date to be confirmed

To register your interest, please complete this form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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The Toby Henderson Trust (TTHT) is an independently funded charity supporting autistic children, young people and adults, their families and carers in the North East of England.

We provide relevant, appropriate and accessible support for autistic young people from two years into adulthood, whilst also empowering parents, families and carers by sharing knowledge, experience and understanding.

We acknowledge that yours or your child’s situation is unique and we encourage you to contact us to discuss how we can offer individual support.

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The Toby Henderson Trust | Autism charity providing advice & support in Northumberland

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The Toby Henderson Trust is an independently funded charity supporting children and young adults with autism, their families, and carers in the North East.

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Is your child starting RECEPTION year this September?

𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆

Search ‘Family Hub Northumberland’ in your mobile app store.

boost their early learning & development

make the most of quality playtime together before they start

*for parents with children under 5 years.

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FREE fussy eating online workshop

Fed up with stressful mealtimes? HENRY helps you develop healthy lifestyle habits and a happier home environment for the whole family.

Come along and get support and new ideas for:

- How to encourage your child to try new foods - and begin to enjoy them!

- Child-friendly foods that provide what they need to grow and be healthy

- Happier family mealtimes

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Calm Stay & Play - Additional Needs and/or Disabilities

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Calm Stay & Play - Additional Needs and/or Disabilities

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CALM Stay & Play is a free, stay and play session for parents and carers and their babies & children with additional needs & disabilities or on the pathway to a diagnosis.

🕰️Every Thursday- From 1:00pm -2:00pm

📍Ashington Family Hub

🕰️Every Thursday- From 1:00pm -2:00pm

📍Bedlington Family Hub

🕰️Every Tuesday- From 11.30am-12.30pm

📍Newbiggin Family Hub

These sessions provide a relaxed way to meet other families, chat to our practitioners and enjoy a range of fun activities which support your baby/child's learning and development through everyday activities!

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Newbiggin Family Hub, Cleveland Avenue, Newbiggin by the sea, NE64 6RR

Come and see us or call 01670 819988. We are open Monday-Thursday 8.30am-5pm and Friday 8.30am-4.30pm.

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Terrific Toddlers is a fun and friendly group for parents & carers of children aged 1-2 years.

This course lasts 6 weeks and equips you with the knowledge and skills to support your toddlers to learn and grow.

It covers topics such as: personal, social & emotional development, communication & language, early maths & literacy and health & physical development.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please contact your local hub.

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Early Communicators for Ages 15-36 months

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Early Communicators for Ages 15-36 months

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Early Communicators is for parents & carers of young children who are experiencing some difficulties with their understanding and/or use of language.

Over the 6 week course, you will learn a range of fun & interactive strategies that can be used in your everyday life to support your child’s communication development.

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These sessions also provide a great opportunity for you to meet other parents with young children in your area, to socialise and support each other.​​

This programme can also provide a pathway for your child to access more speech and language support if required.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please contact your local hub.

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SEND Family Chill Out sessions at your family hub and meet other children and families

(For children aged 4-11 with additional and/or needs and disabilities)

🕰️ Every Monday, From 3:30pm -4:30pm

📍 Ashington Family Hub

🕰️ Every Wednesday, From 3:30pm -4:30pm

📍 Bedlington Family Hub

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Northumberland County Council has partnered Togetherness, to bring the Solihull Approach to the world, offering FREE online courses developed by psychologists and professionals.

1) Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

2) Understanding your baby

3a) Understanding your child (0-19 yrs) (main course)* or

3b) Understanding your child with additional needs

4) Understanding your teenerager's brain (short course)

And many more! For Parents, Carers, Grandparents and Teens.

Offering courses for all parents and carers living in Northumberland.

Togetherness is about emotional health and wellbeing for all children, their parents, carers and grandparents.

ACCESS CODE - HADRIAN

Go to Home - Togetherness

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Here for big feelings - Togetherness approved

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Neuro Peer Support Group for Neurodivergent Young People aged 11-25

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Neuro Peer Support Group for Neurodivergent Young People aged 11-25

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A peer support group for young people with autism or a similar neurodiversity. Children North East's SEND and Neurodiversity Team offer groups to support young people with neurodivergence, and offer a space to relax, meet other neurodiverse young people and explore interests.

Places on the groups are strictly by referral only. Please scan the QR code on the poster above to access the referral form via the link below

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=QdbNuFvsBU2v421lqn9TvvGQWidvAupBgzkbCPJdQl1UQjdVR002V1JQVlRFMUYwUlBRRzY4UUJTTy4u&origin=QRCode

For more information contact:

masquer-aid@children-ne.org.uk

0191 273 3997

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FREE first aid course for babies and children at Prudhoe Family Hub

To book now, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

A 2-hour awareness session dealing with common childhood incidents, injuries and occurrences. Simple, easy to remember techniques and procedures without confusing medical jargon.

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We are pleased to be able to offer 'Charge Up', a group created in partnership between Children's Health Services and Central Family Hubs.

'Charge Up' is for children in Year 6 and above, and supports emotional health and wellbeing.

Please see the attached flyers for further details of both courses.

*A MARF referral must be submitted for both courses*

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Age range: Suitable for parents with children of any age up to 16 years

Duration: Flexible

Delivery: Online and in-person workshops

Disagreements are normal in any relationship;

But when they become frequent, intense or unresolved, they can have a negative impact on the well-being of you and your children.  Conflict can happen anywhere: with friends, family, neighbors, grandparents, co-workers etc.

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A relationship in distress can place children at risk of mental health and behavioural issues, and they may have problems with school and learning

Healthy Relationships offers tools, sessions and 1-2-1 support to reduce conflict and improve everyone’s lives.

Click the link below to the online membership form and request to join group-support workshops.

Forms

It only takes a few minutes of your time to complete.  Please select which course you need and someone will contact you.

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NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies (formerly known as Talking Matters Northumberland) offers free psychological treatment for people aged 16 and over who have a GP in Northumberland.

We offer one-to-one talking therapy for depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health related problems. We also offer Couples Therapy for Depression.

Phone: 0300 3030 700
Fax: 0300 30 30 900
Email: tmn.info@nhs.net
Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm

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Phone: 0300 3030 700 Fax: 0300 30 30 900 Email: tmn.info@nhs.net Opening hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-8pm, Friday 8am-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm Address: Unit 4, Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2DB Please note, we offer appointments via telephone, video, and from across the county from a range of local venues. Self refer online If you are referring a patient, please use our Referral form for Professionals here and e-mail to us at: tmn.info@nhs.net What we do: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies (formerly known as Talking Matters Northumberland) offers free psychological treatment for people aged 16 and over who have a GP in Northumberland. We offer one-to-one talking therapy for depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health related problems. We also offer Couples Therapy for Depression. 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Our aim is to ensure people in Northumberland can get quick and easy access to personalised treatment to support their recovery and live life to the full. Should you be experiencing emotional or mental health issues that affect your daily living, employment, or wider health needs then NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies will almost certainly benefit you. We provide free psychological treatment, support, and recovery to anyone in Northumberland experiencing common difficulties such as: Low mood and depression Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Stress Panic attacks Phobias Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Health Anxiety Social anxiety Disorder (SAD) Bereavement/loss Work-related stress Long-term health conditions (LTC) Sleep problems Relationships impacted by one or both partners having depression The service is part of the national NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression programme. It is run in collaboration with Sunderland Counselling Service. Treatment options: We offer a range of Psychological Therapies or what some people refer to as ‘Talking Therapies’. It has been shown that certain approaches work best for some problems more than others as evidenced by Nice Guidelines. When you make a referral, you’ll be offered the next available telephone appointment. You will be assessed over the phone by one of our Psychological Wellbeing Practitioners (PWPs) or Cognitive Behavioural Therapists. The appointment is likely to last between 30 to 45 minutes to talk about your challenges and difficulties and collaboratively work out what approach might best suit you at this time or whether another service is best placed to support you. There will be certain problems that could respond well to one or two types of therapy or support, the practitioner will work with you to decide which option is best based on your current needs. Read about the different interventions we offer Read more Guided Self Help: these sessions are designed to help you access good quality information about the problems you are experiencing and learn skills to overcome these. You will have regular appointments with one of our PWPs who will guide you through interventions to work towards your goals. Computerised Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (cCBT): an online, evidence-based programme, Silvercloud offering CBT-based modules that can be completed at your pace. You will be supported by a PWP to work through the programme identified for your needs and implement the skills to address your concerns.  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): this is a time-limited talking therapy focused on how you feel right now. It can help you to understand how your thoughts feelings and actions may be linked to your problems and can help to identify the changes which could be made to improve your mood. You will be assisted by a Support Worker to develop your own treatment plan. You can read more about CBT here. Couple Therapy for Depression: Couples Therapy is a form of talking therapy where you can discuss your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours within your relationship. The sessions aim to help couples to understand how their relationship can impact their own or their partner’s mental health. This enables people to make changes in their life so they can better manage their issues going forward, resulting in a more stable and harmonious relationship. Counselling for Depression: Counselling is a talking therapy that provides you with the opportunity to discuss and explore your issues and feelings in a supportive and therapeutic environment. Counselling may involve talking about life events, emotions, relationships, and your ways of thinking. The aim of Counselling is not to give advice or opinions, but rather to help you understand yourself better and find your own solutions to cope with and address your current difficulties. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR): Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing, EMDR, is offered by High-Intensity Therapists or Highly Specialised Psychological Therapists and is a type of therapy used for individuals who have experienced a traumatic event. When a traumatic event occurs, it can overwhelm our thought processes leading to these events being processed incorrectly and stored as a highly distressing memory. EMDR aims to help reprocess these memories so they become less intense and reduce the negative effects they have on your life. Bilateral stimulation can take place via a number of methods including eye movements or tapping. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT):Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is a time limited and structured psychotherapy for the treatment of depression. It looks at ways in which current difficulties in relationships contribute to psychological stress, and how psychological problems affect relationships. IPT primarily focuses on relationship problems and our sense of closeness to others and examines how symptoms of depression can impact our current relationships with others. IPT is designed to focus on relationship difficulties when you may be in a conflict with another person, you are having difficulty in starting or keeping relationships going, or if you are experiencing life changes that affect how you feel about yourself and others. IPT helps you to feel able to deal with your relationships, interact more effectively with others, and understand how relationship difficulties may have contributed to your current difficulties. Virtual classes: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies offers a range of educational classes on a rolling programme. Our classes are designed to provide individuals with a greater understanding of their current difficulties and learn helpful strategies to help manage and overcome your current issues. It is important you feel comfortable in our classes and although attending a class can be initially anxiety-provoking, contributing and sharing experiences can be helpful to learn tools to better cope with your current difficulties. You are also welcome to attend and just listen and learn if that best suits you. Signposting: We have developed strong links with a range of organisations that provide services we do not offer, such as addiction or debt management. Who is the service for? If you are aged 16 & over, are registered with a Northumberland GP, and are experiencing a mental health difficulty that is affecting your daily living, employment, or health NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies may be of benefit to you. How do I access the service? You can self-refer to the service in a variety of ways but the easiest and most convenient is usually via our online referral form. We appreciate that this might not be the most convenient method for you though, so you can also refer to us via telephone. We do aim to answer calls as quickly as we can but during busier times you might be diverted to our secure voicemail. Please leave us a message with your name, date of birth and a contact number and we will return your call from a withheld number. We will make 2 attempts to speak with you but if we are not able to reach you your referral will be closed and you will need to call us back If you have any concerns about being able to make a referral online or through this call system, you can speak to your GP about them referring on your behalf. You can also email us on tmn.info@nhs.net. Once your referral has been received, you will receive a text message acknowledging receipt of this (where we have consent to send you one). You will then be contacted for your first appointment which will be over the telephone. This telephone appointment will take approximately 30-45 minutes and will enable us to decide on the best way to help you with your difficulties. If you are a professional referring on behalf of a client, please use our Professional Referral Form. Prior to therapy sessions, this booklet is designed to give you information on services, activities and practices you can engage with. Information for Professionals Our aim is to ensure the people in Northumberland can get quick and easy access into personalised treatment to support their recovery and live life to the full. At NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies we provide a range of talking therapies to help people with emotional, mental health and lifestyle needs. The service is free and paid for by NHS and open to anyone 16 years and over living in Northumberland. We offer a range of treatment options tailored to personal needs and circumstances, from psychoeducation to treating a range of anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Counselling for Depression, EMDR for treatment of PTSD and trauma, and Couple Therapy for Depression. We offer a range of options from easy access telephone sessions, online therapy, face-to-face therapy and group work. We tailor treatment around the individual. Services will be delivered locally including from GP Surgeries or other venues which are easily accessible by public transport or with parking facilities available. Referral Process Patients can be referred by yourself or can self-refer using our online referral form. If you are referring a patient, please use our ‘Referral form for Professionals’ you can download a referral form here and e-mail to us at: tmn.info@nhs.net. Please be aware we will no longer be accept previous versions of the referral form. Our fax number is: 0300 303 0900 Or you can simply write to us at: NHS Northumberland Talking Therapies, Unit 4 Telford Court, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 2DB

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If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

To see if your eligible or for further information, please click on the link above.

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What is Healthy Start?

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

If you're eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. We'll add your benefit onto this card every 4 weeks.

You can use your card to buy:

plain liquid cow's milk

fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables

fresh, dried, and tinned pulses

infant formula milk based on cow's milk

You can also use your card to collect:

Healthy Start vitamins - these support you during pregnancy and breastfeeding

vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old

If you live in Scotland

You can get help from Best Start Foods (opens in a new tab) instead.

Advice on healthy eating

For more advice on healthy eating, visit:

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Register now using this form:  nland.cc/fhreg

To visit our Website: Click here

At Family Hubs we are 'Here for Everyone'

We offer a variety of FREE drop-in sessions, courses and support groups.

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Growing Healthy 0-19 Northumberland | HDFT Childrens Health Service

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Welcome to Growing Healthy 0-19 services in Northumberland Click to view our clinics Growing Healthy Northumberland 0-19 Location The 0-19 (25 for SEND) team are located in all localities across Northumberland. The service is predominately a home visiting service but contacts can be arranged in Family Hubs, education, colleges and community settings when required.... Read More

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FREE understanding children's behaviour online workshop

Come along and:

Understand feelings and needs behind children's behaviour

Discover the importance of listening to children, and how it can support meeting their needs

Explore responding with empathy, and how it can positively influence children's behaviour

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Who is this service for?
Children’s Occupational Therapy Sensory Processing Service for children and young people living in Northumberland. Our overall aim is to support parents, carers, education staff and other professional groups to understand how sensory processing can impact on daily life.

What is offered?
-Leaflets that help with daily living
- Short helpful videos on sensory processing strategies
- Workshops for parents & professionals
- Consultation line
- Lots more information

How to find out more?
https://sensoryot.northumbria.nhs.uk/resources/
01670 564 050

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Early Communicators is for parents & carers of young children who are experiencing some difficulties with their understanding and/or use of language.

Over the 6 week course, you will learn a range of fun & interactive strategies that can be used in your everyday life to support your child’s communication development.

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These sessions also provide a great opportunity for you to meet other parents with young children in your area, to socialise and support each other.​​

This programme can also provide a pathway for your child to access more speech and language support if required.

To register you interest, please complete this form: nland.cc/fhreg

If you have any questions, please contact your local hub.

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For NEW & SOON-TO-BE Parents living in Northumberland. Scan the QR code or google search: nland.cc/SFL

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The Family Hubs Northumberland Start for Life offer sets out the services and support available to families in our local area from pregnancy to the age of two years.

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LGBTQIA+ Adult Support For those aged 18 and over)

LGBTQIA+ Young Person Support (For those aed 8-18)

For registration and inquiries please contact 0333 2427307 or email support@prideactionnorth.org.uk

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Are you a parent going through separation? 

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Are you a parent going through separation? 

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Separating better is a brand-new app from the relationship experts at OnePlusOne, which can help guide you through the separation process, find effective ways of co-parenting, and sort out disagreements, all with the wellbeing of your child in mind.

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The App Aims:

to help you navigate the challenges of separation

provide emotional support

work through some of the practical steps of separation to co-parent effectively

practical tools which offer help with budgeting and legal arrangements

create your own parenting plan

consider the different needs your children may have

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To read more on the OnePlusOne website click here.

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There is a support available for those experiencing domestic abuse.

For more information, click here to visit the Northumberland County Council website.

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The colder months can be difficult for families, concerned about trying to keep your home and your baby warm.

Are you unsure how to keep your baby cosy, without over heating?

Download The Lullaby Trust ‘Safer sleep in winter’ guide for free! It can be tempting to wrap your baby up in the colder months, but research shows that babies are better off being cooler rather than too hot. This may seem strange, but we know that overheating a baby increases the chances of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

So, download this free resource today, by clicking on the picture above, for all our hints and tips around caring for a baby during the winter.

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Parents and carers, your voice matters!

What do YOU believe are the most important needs for families in our community?

Click here to take our public survey https://gov.pulse.ly/h3qokruzh2

Your input can make a difference. Let's work together towards a brighter future for our families in Northumberland!

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Sensory boxes are available at all family hubs to support a person’s visit to the centre. The specific items in the box are to support sensory needs that individuals may have. For neurodiverse individuals having these items may help them to cope with the challenges they may face in attending an appointment/group.

It is a way to help regulate the nerves and release excess energy.  It may help an individual to be able to focus on what they need to at the time they need to do it using sensory regulation. Separate waiting areas may be available on request for those where waiting in a busy reception area would prove challenging.

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https://www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/

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Family Hubs in Northumberland, previously Sure Start Children’s Centres

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Family Hubs Northumberland, previously known as Sure Start Children’s Centres, are spaces to meet, learn, take part in FREE activities and access help and information. We’re here to support parents and carers of children or young people between 0-19 years, or 25 with additional needs.

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Our sensory room offers a calm, therapeutic space with a range of lights, colours and sensory resources.

Call Ashington Family Hub to book in for a FREE session

📞01670 819988

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Our pop in Thursday is a welcoming and relaxed space, with free refreshments. Come along and see what we're all about, our friendly staff will be on hand to answer any questions you might have. Lets chat over a cuppa.

🕰️ Every Thursday, From 1.00pm-2.00pm

📍At Bedlington Family Hub

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Buggy walks aren't just about the walking, take the chance to make new friends, share experiences and chat to the maternity team.

🕰️Every Thursday, From 1.00pm

📍At Ashington Family Hub

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Our sensory room offers a calm, theraputic space with a range of lights, colours and sensory resources

Call Bedlington Family Hub book in for a FREE session

📞01670 822714

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Buggy walks aren't just about the walking, take the chance to make new friends, share experiences and chat to the maternity team.

🕰️Every Friday, From 9.15am

📍At Bedlington Family Hub

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Are you worried about your child's sleep? Let's chat about it.

Understand sleep cycles

Causes of sleep issues

The importance of sleep

What you can do to support your child to sleep better

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Do you want to help make a difference to families like yours? Become a Northumberland Family Panel Volunteer.

Give us a call for more information.

📞01670 819988 Ashington Family Hub

📞01670 822714 Bedlington Family Hub

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Do you want to help make a difference to families like yours? Become a Northumberland Family Panel Volunteer.

Give us a call for more information.

📞01670 819988 Ashington Family Hub

📞01670 822714 Bedlington Family Hub