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🚽✨ Is your little one ready to start toilet training? ✨🚽

Join our practical and supportive workshop to help you feel confident as you begin your child's toilet training journey. 👶

📅 Tuesday 22nd September
⏰ 1 - 2pm
📍 Bellingham Family Hub (Fire Station), NE48 2JW

📞 To find out more or book a place, please contact Prudhoe Family Hub or complete a Request for Service form:

🔗 nland.cc/fhreg

💙 We're here to support you every step of the way! 😊

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🚽✨ Is your little one ready to start toilet training? ✨🚽

Join our practical and supportive workshop to help you feel confident as you begin your child's toilet training journey. 👶

📅 Friday 25th September
⏰ 10:00am - 11:00am
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub

📞 To find out more or book a place, please contact Prudhoe Family Hub or complete a Request for Service form:

🔗 nland.cc/fhreg

💙 We're here to support you every step of the way! 😊

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If you are struggling with managing your child's behaviour, please let us know and someone will advise what we can offer.

Complete the referral form and comment you would like someone to call you about the workshop. Click here: nland.cc/fhreg

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Parenting when Separated (6 week)

Families going through separation can experience increased isolation and conflict.  With our Parenting When Separated Programme, you can help parents to personally cope, and to co-parent effectively, to ensure their children cope and thrive.

Complete this form click here

Add in comments you would like someone to contact you about Parenting when separated dates

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For dads during pregnancy and beyond, mums and partners welcome too

Topics:

The rollercoaster of change

Dealing with challenges

Importance of Dad’s

Hands on videos, dealing with crying, changing, sleeping....

Celebrating fathers

Where to get more help and support

Where?

Virtual one hour session ran every 6 weeks, on an evening and at weekends

When?

Learn at home joining teams link: using your phone or laptop.

Text 07729 080 263 your name and email. You will be contacted and invited to the online workshop of your choice

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DigiDAD

DigiDAD is an online E-Learning platform full of father friendly content aimed at young dads.

'Made by dads for dads'

Courses

Information around court proceedings

Inspirational dad videos

www.digidad.uk

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Go to your local family hub to loan a Dadpad and meet the staff. Or you can click to down load the app: Here

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Weaning Foods for Life

This supportive weaning group is designed for parents, carers, and babies who are beginning their journey into solid foods. The sessions provide practical guidance on when and how to introduce weaning safely, exploring a range of approaches including purées and baby-led weaning.

📅 10th September

⏰ 1-2 PM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

To find out more or book a place, please contact your local Family Hub or complete a Request for Service form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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Emergency First Aid Awareness FULLY BOOKED

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Emergency First Aid Awareness FULLY BOOKED

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🚑 Free First Aid for parents and carers

Want to feel more confident dealing with emergencies at home or out and about with your little ones?

Join us for our upcoming Emergency First Aid Awareness sessions where you'll learn essential skills that could make all the difference 💙.

Upcoming sessions:

📅 Wednesday 2nd September

⏰ 10am-12pm

📍Prudhoe Family Hub

Places are limited, booking is essential.

👉Please Book your place here

nland.cc/fhreq

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💜 Autism Family Support Drop-In Sessions

📍 Hexham Family Hub
(On Hexham First School Site, Beaufront Avenue, NE46 1JD)
📅 Tuesday 15th September 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Click on this link Autism Family Drop Ins for more information on sessions near you

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Fussy Eating - Exploring Food

Led by experienced practitioners, the session provides helpful tips on introducing new foods, creating positive mealtime routines, and reducing stress around eating. It also focuses on building children’s confidence with food, supporting independence, and responding to behaviours in a calm and consistent way.

📅 24th September

⏰ 2-3 PM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

To find out more or book a place, please contact your local Family Hub or complete a Request for Service form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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Understanding Children's Behaviour

This is a one-off session to understand how a child’s developmental stage influences behaviour and to recognise how adults can help children begin to understand and regulate their own behaviour.

📅 1st October

⏰1:30-2:30 PM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

To find out more or book a place, please contact your local Family Hub or complete a Request for Service form:

nland.cc/fhreg

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💜 Autism Family Support Drop-In Sessions

📍 Hexham Family Hub
(On Hexham First School Site, Beaufront Avenue, NE46 1JD)
📅 Tuesday 15th September 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Click on this link Autism Family Drop Ins for more information on sessions near you

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🚽✨ Is your little one ready to start toilet training? ✨🚽

Join our practical and supportive workshop to help you feel confident as you begin your child's toilet training journey. 👶

📅 Friday 11th September
⏰ 11am - 12pm
📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub

📞 To find out more or book a place, please contact Prudhoe Family Hub or complete a Request for Service form:

🔗 nland.cc/fhreg

💙 We're here to support you every step of the way! 😊

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SORTED - Drug & Alcohol Service for Young People

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SORTED - Drug & Alcohol Service for Young People

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Northumberland Parent and Carer Survey 2026

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Northumberland Parent and Carer Survey 2026

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📢 This survey is open to parents and carers across Northumberland who have children between the ages of 0 and 5 years.

This survey is to help Northumberland County Council to better understand the views and experiences of parents and carers of children under 5 in the country.

📱Scan the QR code or click the link below to complete.

Northumberland Parent and Carer Survey 2026

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👶 Terrific Toddlers
Fun 6-week course for parents & carers of children aged 1–2 years.

Learn how to support your toddler’s development through:
✔ Social & emotional skills
✔ Communication & language
✔ Early maths & literacy
✔ Health & physical development

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01434 321761

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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
Support & tips for your baby’s play, communication, and development—plus the chance to meet other parents and socialise your little one!

Two age groups:

Brilliant Babies 0–6 months

Brilliant Babies 6–12 months

📚 Both courses run for 6 weeks, packed with fun activities to give your baby the best start in life.

Brilliant Babies 0–6 months

📅 10th September (morning)
📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub

Brilliant Babies 6–12 months

📅 10th September (afternoon)
📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01434 321761

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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
Support & tips for your baby’s play, communication, and development—plus the chance to meet other parents and socialise your little one!

Two age groups:

Brilliant Babies 0–6 months

Brilliant Babies 6–12 months

📚 Both courses run for 6 weeks, packed with fun activities to give your baby the best start in life.

Brilliant Babies 0–6 months

📅 Thursday 10th September

📍Prudhoe Family Hub

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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Stay and Play – Free session for parents, carers & little ones!

Relax, meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities to support your babies development.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Thursdays 10–11 AM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

📞 Questions? Call 01434 601698

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Are you or your partner pregnant, or have your family just welcomed a baby?

Join us for a fascinating workshop exploring how baby's brain develops, and how you can support them, in our bitesize virtual session 'Building A Brain'

📅 Thursday 15th October

⏰ 1:30-2:30 PM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

Get in touch to book your place, or visit

nland.cc/fhreq

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The Department for Education would like to speak with families living in Northumberland who have at least one child aged 2–6. They’re interested in hearing from families who use the Family Hubs, as well as those who don’t.

If you decide to take part, you’ll be invited to a 60‑minute interview with a member of the research team.

Please click on the link below to find out more and see how you can get involved.

Family Hubs Test, Learn and Grow accelerator - Sign-up form for families

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👶 Stay & Play – Free sessions for parents, carers & little ones!

Relax, meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities to support your child’s development.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Tuesdays: 10:00-11:00AM (Starting 8th Sept)

📍 Allendale Fire Station

⏰ Wednesdays: 09:30–11:00 AM

⏰ Fridays: 09:30–10:30 AM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

📞 Questions? Call 01434 601698

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Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week 9-15th March 2026

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Lullaby Trust Safer Sleep Week 9-15th March 2026

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Who is this for?

Parents and caregivers of babies and young children

The Little Orange Book provides advice and tips on how to manage illness and problems that children 0-5 years often experience.

It also offers information on what to look out for and how to get help if the condition is more serious.

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Who is this for?

Teens and early adult years

This is for parents or caregivers to share with those going through the teenage years.

The Little Book of Useful Stuff is full of helpful tips to keep your teens safe and healthy throughout a confusing time of life.

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A little book of useful stuff - teenagers

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Who is this for?

Parents or caregivers of children 0-5

On the website you will find:

Child safety resources

Accident prevention tips and advice

Most recent advice on new products which may cause an accident

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🗣 Early Communicators

For parents & carers of young children with language or understanding difficulties.

Over 6 weeks, learn fun, practical strategies to support your child’s communication—and meet other parents for support and socialising.

📅 Wednesday 9th September

📍Prudhoe Family Hub

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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Toby Henderson Trust Webinars and Workshops

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Toby Henderson Trust Webinars and Workshops

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You asked, we listened… Workshops are back!

We’re excited to share that this year we have three new workshops taking place at Toby House, Earth Balance, in Bedlington for parents and carers.

We also know that our webinars allow us to reach so many people, so these will continue to run alongside our in-person sessions. If you’re able, we would be extremely grateful for a small donation when attending a webinar or workshop. All contributions help us keep sessions running and introduce brand-new workshops and webinars in the future!

More information can be found on the posters below or by visiting our website where you can also book your place:

Webinars: https://www.ttht.co.uk/training-workshops-and.../webinars/ and Workshops: https://www.ttht.co.uk/training-workshops-and.../workshops/.

You can also contact us by emailing admin@ttht.co.uk or calling us on 0300 365 3055.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

From all of us at Team Toby 💙

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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
Support & tips for your baby’s play, communication, and development—plus the chance to meet other parents and socialise your little one!

Two age groups:

Brilliant Babies 0–6 months

Brilliant Babies 6–12 months

📚 Both courses run for 6 weeks, packed with fun activities to give your baby the best start in life.

Brilliant Babies 0-6 months

📅 Monday 7th September
📍 Hexham Family Hub

Brilliant Babies 6–12 months

📅 Monday 8th September
📍 Hexham Family Hub

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01434 601698

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🚽👶 Bladder and Bowel Clinic – Supporting Children 4+ 👧👦

Struggling with toileting issues? You're not alone! 💬 Join our virtual clinic hosted by Growing Healthy Northumberland 🌱 to get expert advice from our 0-19 practitioners.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 20th January

⏰ Time: 1pm – 2pm

💻 Location: Online (Virtual)

🎯 Learn practical strategies to help your child feel confident and comfortable with toileting.

✨ Reserve your spot today! ✨

Book now by simply reserving a slot through our webpage
https://shorturl.at/mlRcs

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Growing Healthy Bladder and Bowel Clinic

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💛 Empowering Parents and Carers Group

Are you a parent or carer of a child, young person, or adult (up to 25) with additional needs or disabilities?

Register your interest today.

http://nland.cc/fhreg

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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🤰 Support is available throughout pregnancy and your baby’s early years!

👉 Find out more by visiting the Family Hubs website and clicking ‘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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🗣 Early Communicators

For parents & carers of young children with language or understanding difficulties.

Over 6 weeks, learn fun, practical strategies to support your child’s communication—and meet other parents for support and socialising.

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01434 321761

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kinship Support Group – Prudhoe
A welcoming space to connect, share, and find support.

🗓 First Monday of every month
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub, Broomhouse Lane, NE42 5FT

👶 Adults usually attend, but children are welcome if needed!

💬 Need advice, a listening ear, or just a friendly chat? Come and join our community!

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👶 Terrific Toddlers

A fun, friendly 6-week course for parents & carers of children aged 1–2 years.

Learn skills to support your toddler’s learning and growth through topics like:
✔ Personal, social & emotional development
✔ Communication & language
✔ Early maths & literacy
✔ Health & physical development

⏰ Next course starts: Contact your Family Hub

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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Wondering which vaccines and tests your baby needs?

Vaccines protect your baby from serious diseases like measles, rubella, tetanus, and meningitis—and help protect other children too. Your baby will also be offered NHS screening tests soon after birth to catch rare conditions early.

Have questions about your baby’s vaccines or screenings? Talk to your midwife, health visitor, or GP.

https://www.nhs.uk/.../vaccinations-and-newborn.../

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Health & Wellbeing with Difference - Hexham

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Health & Wellbeing with Difference - Hexham

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A new Health & Wellbeing Group running at the TORCH Centre in Hexham

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💚 FREE Infant Feeding Support – Drop-In

Whether you’re starting breastfeeding, introducing solids, or need support along the way, our Infant Feeding Team is here for you—antenatal and postnatal.

Tuesday's: 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub (alongside Peep Stay & Play 0–18 months)

Friday's: 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Hexham Library (NE46 3LS)

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Did you know? 🍓

Family Hubs are collection points for FREE Healthy Start Vitamins!

✅ You’ll qualify for the #NHSHealthyStartScheme if:

You’re at least 10 weeks pregnant, or

You have a child under 4 years old, and

You receive one of the benefits listed on the NHS Healthy Start website.

👉 Find out more: www.healthystart.nhs.uk

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✅ Register now using this form 👉 nland.cc/fhreg

🌐 Visit our website 👉 Family Hubs in Northumberland, previously Sure Start Children's Centres

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

We’re here for everyone!

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👶 Stay & Play – Free sessions for parents, carers & little ones!

Relax, meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities to support your child’s development.

(Term Time Only)

Mondays (0–5 years): 1:30-2:30 PM

📍Haydon Bridge Community Centre, Ratcliffe Road

Haydon Bridge, NE47 6ET

Tuesdays (0–5 years): 1:00–2:30 PM
📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub (First Tuesday of each month)

Wednesdays (0–5 years): 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub

Fridays (0–5 years): 9:15-10:45 AM
📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub

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👨‍👧 Every new or soon-to-be Dad living in Northumberland has FREE access!

📖 New dads can borrow a 38-page wipe-clean DadPad booklet for FREE from your nearest Family Hub.

👉 Find your local Family Hub

🔗 For more information, visit: thedadpad.co.uk/app

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Calm Stay & Play 0-5 years (additional needs and/or disabilities)

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Calm Stay & Play 0-5 years (additional needs and/or disabilities)

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💜 Calm Stay & Play
Free session for parents/carers with babies & children who have additional needs or are on the pathway to diagnosis.

(Term Time Only)

🕰️ Thursdays 10am-11am

📍Haltwhistle Family Hub

A relaxed space to meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities that support your child’s learning and development.

📞 Questions? Call 01434 321761

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Welcome to West Northumberland Family Hubs! ⭐

Discover what’s happening in your local Hub by checking out our #WhatsOn Padlet—packed with details about free groups and activities.

Family Hubs are for everyone! Drop in and meet the team—they’re here to help and can point you to other services if needed. A warm welcome awaits you!

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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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🌟 Relax Kids
Created in partnership with Children’s Health Services and West Family Hubs.

👧 For children in Year 6 and above
💛 Supports emotional health and wellbeing

📄 See attached flyers for full details.

⚠ A MARF referral is required for both courses.

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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 West 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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Who is this for?

1-1 support. This is for any adult who cares for children aged 0-18 years.

Arguments and disagreements are normal, is how you resolve them that matters.

What will parents experience?

The workshops aim to help adults manage their stress and communicate in better ways.

Find ways to open up difficult conversations

Hurtful and helpful arguments

Understand how stress impacts relationships

Impact of conflict on children

Making positive changes for you and your family

Where and when?

Two/three workshops that last for 60 minutes (you will be sent a teams link and can join at home).

Complete the referral form below.

nland.cc/fhreg

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Understanding Relationships (Learn at home)

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Understanding Relationships (Learn at home)

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Click here or go to inourplace.co.uk.

Use Code HADRIAN to get free access

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Togetherness - Bringing the Solihull Approach

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Padlet with more videos and support for parenting Teens

Who is this for?
Anyone with an older child.

How do I access?
Click here

What will I experience?
Understand puberty
Childs brain development
How do I communicate with my teen
How can I support with sleep
Mental health support
Drugs and alcohol
Keeping safe online
Supporting child with identity
Anti social behaviour
Child to parent abuse
More padlets from other services

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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, neighbours, 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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Prudhoe Youth Project - Investing In Our Future, Investing In Their Future

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Happy Faces - Prudhoe

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👶 Brilliant Babies
Support & tips for your baby’s play, communication, and development—plus the chance to meet other parents and socialise your little one!

📚 The course runs for 6 weeks, packed with fun activities to give your baby the best start in life.

📅 Thursday 10th September

📍Bellingham Family Hub (Fire Station), NE48 2JW

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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🎉 Discover New Features on the New Dad Pad App! 🚀

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🎉 Discover New Features on the New Dad Pad App! 🚀

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Every new or soon-to-be Dad living in Northumberland has FREE access!

New dads can also loan a 38-page wipe-clean DadPad booklet for free from your nearest Family Hub. Click here to find your local Family Hub

For more information visit the DadPad website: https://thedadpad.co.uk/app/

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📢 Is your child starting Reception this September?

📲 Download the Family Hub App today!

Search ‘Family Hub Northumberland’ in your app store.

✔ Boost early learning & development
✔ Enjoy quality playtime before school starts

For parents with children under 5 years.

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👶 Having a child can be rewarding—but also challenging!

You’re not alone. Support is available for:
✔ Low mood
✔ Breastfeeding
✔ Connecting with other parents
✔ Parenting worries
✔ Establishing routines
✔ Reducing anxiety
✔ Accessing services

✅ Register your interest: nland.cc/fhreg
Or speak to your midwife/health visitor.

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👶 Peep Stay & Play – Free sessions for parents, carers & little ones!

Relax, meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities to support your child’s development.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Tuesdays: 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Bellingham Family Hub (Fire Station), NE48 2JW

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AND Chill Out Sessions
Drop in and meet other children and families!
(For ages 4–14 with additional needs and/or disabilities)

📍 Prudhoe Family Hub
Weekly from Tue 2nd of June | ⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM

📍 Hexham Family Hub
Fortnightly from Mon 1st of June | ⏰ 3:15–4:30 PM

📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub
Fortnightly from Tue 9th of June| ⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM

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Who is this for?
Any young person between the ages of 11-25.

What will children get from KOOTH?
The Kooth platform has 3 areas of support.

Professional support- This is live text based chat with a wellbeing practitioner/counsellor.

Self directed support- This includes articles that the individual can read or write, goal setting function and journal space.

Community support- This includes live forum event and discussion boards.

Find out more:

www.Kooth.com is a free, safe anonymous platform for young people to use for support with their mental wellbeing

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Did you know? 🍓

Family Hubs are collection points for FREE Healthy Start Vitamins!

✅ You’ll qualify for the #NHSHealthyStartScheme if:

You’re at least 10 weeks pregnant, or

You have a child under 4 years old, and

You receive one of the benefits listed on the NHS Healthy Start website.

👉 Find out more: www.healthystart.nhs.uk

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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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🤰 Support is available throughout pregnancy and your baby’s early years!

👉 Find out more by visiting the Family Hubs website and clicking ‘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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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 in Prudhoe, Hexham & Haltwhistle Hub each month!

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Family Panel Poster 2025 Update (for families)

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Helping your child with fears and worries program

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Helping your child with fears and worries program

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Helping your child with fears and worries program

Who is this for?
have children age 5-12 years with a presentation of anxiety, worries and fears

What happens?
A programme of five face-to-face (or online) sessions with a clinician and telephone check-ins
Offered by Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWP) and Education Mental Health Practitioners (EMHP)

- Understanding current difficulties

- Explore what might be maintaining the anxiety

- Helping children explore anxious thoughts
-Testing out fears
- Building up brave behaviour
- Devising a plan to face a fear
- Rewards
- Planning for the future

Where can I find out more?
Complete a multi-agency referral from (MARF) with support from a professional (school, GP) and select Early Help support from can be accessed: www.familyhubsnorthumberland.co.uk/primary-mental-health

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📍 Broomhouse Lane, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5FT

(Next to Adderlane First School)

👋 Come and see us or give us a call 📞 on 01661 839350

🕘 Opening Hours:
✅ Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
✅ Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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📍 Beaufront Avenue, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1JD
(Next to Hexham First School)

👋 Come and see us or call 📞 01434 601698

🕘 Opening Hours:
✅ Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
✅ Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Infant Feeding and Nurturing Babies Padlet

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Infant Feeding and Nurturing Babies Padlet

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Click on the image to access our Infant Feeding and nurturing babies padlet, where you can find out all about infant feeding support in your local area and across Northumberland.

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Stay and Play – Free sessions for parents, carers, and their little ones! 💛

Meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities that support your child’s learning and development.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Wednesdays: 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Albemarle Barracks (for military families only)

⏰ Thursdays: 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub

⏰ Fridays: 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub

📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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Stay and Play – Free session for parents, carers & little ones! 💛

Meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities to support your child’s learning and development.

🤱 Support from Feeding Friends is available too!

⏰ Tuesdays: 10:00–11:00 AM
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub

📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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Calm Stay & Play for Ages 0-5 years with Additional Needs & Disabilities

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Calm Stay & Play for Ages 0-5 years with Additional Needs & Disabilities

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Calm Stay & Play

Free session for parents/carers with babies & children who have additional needs or are on the pathway to diagnosis 💛

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Tuesdays: 1:00–2:00 PM
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub

A relaxed space to meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities that support your child’s learning and development.

📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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👶 Terrific Toddlers
Fun 6-week course for parents & carers of children aged 1–2 years.

Learn how to support your toddler’s development through:
✔ Social & emotional skills
✔ Communication & language
✔ Early maths & literacy
✔ Health & physical development

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01434 601698

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SEND Family Chill Out Sessions

Regular relaxed after school sessions for all of the family.

(For children with additional needs and/or disabilities).

Come along to your Family Hub and meet other children and families! 💛

Parents/Carers are required to stay for the session.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Tuesdays: 3:30–4:30 PM Weekly (Starting 8th Sep)
📍 Prudhoe Family Hub

📞 Questions? Call 01661 839350

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Baby and Me is an informal group to enjoy time with your baby, meet new parents and learn all that the Family Hub can offer.

📞 Contact your nearest Family Hub

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📍 Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9BA
(Next to Haltwhistle Primary Academy)

👋 Come and see us or call 📞 01434 321761

🕘 Opening Hours:
✅ Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
✅ Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Peep Early Communicators for Ages 15-36 months

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Peep Early Communicators for Ages 15-36 months

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🗣 Peep Early Communicators

For children between 15-36 months who are experiencing some difficulties with their understanding and/or use of language.

Over 6 weeks, learn fun, practical strategies to support your child’s communication—and meet other parents for support and socialising.

✅ Register: nland.cc/fhreg
📞 Questions? Call 01434 601698

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Calm Stay & Play 0-5 years (additional needs and/or disabilities)

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Calm Stay & Play 0-5 years (additional needs and/or disabilities)

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💜 Calm Stay & Play
Free session for parents/carers with babies & children who have additional needs or are on the pathway to diagnosis.

📍 Prudhoe Family Hub
⏰ Tuesdays: 1:00–2:00 PM

📍 Hexham Family Hub
⏰ Tuesdays: 1:30–2:30 PM

📍 Haltwhistle Family Hub
⏰ Thursdays: 10:00–11:00 AM

A relaxed space to meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities that support your child’s learning and development.

📞 Questions? Call your nearest Family Hub

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Calm Stay & Play for ages 0-5 years (additional needs & disabilities)

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Calm Stay & Play for ages 0-5 years (additional needs & disabilities)

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💜 Calm Stay & Play
Free session for parents/carers with babies & children who have additional needs or are on the pathway to diagnosis.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Fridays: 1–2 PM
📍 Hexham Family Hub

A relaxed space to meet other families, chat with practitioners, and enjoy fun activities that support your child’s learning and development.

📞 Questions? Call 01434 601698

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SEND Family Chill Out Sessions

Regular relaxed after school sessions for all of the family.

(For children with additional needs and/or disabilities)

Come along to your Family Hub and meet other children and families!

Parents/Carers are required to stay for the session.

(Term Time Only)

⏰ Fortnightly Mondays: 3:15–4:30 PM (Starting 7th Sep)
📍 Hexham Family Hub

📞Questions? Call 01434 601698

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💚 FREE Infant Feeding Support!

Whether you’re starting breastfeeding, introducing solids, or need support in between, our Infant Feeding Team is here to help—providing emotional support both antenatal and postnatal.

⏰ Fridays: 10:00–11:30 AM
📍 Hexham Library (NE46 3LS)

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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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(Ages are in school years)

Monday

⏰ Year 5 - 4.15pm-5.30pm

⏰ Year 9+10 - 5.30pm-7pm

Wednesday

⏰ Year 6 - 4.30pm-5.45pm

⏰ Year 8 - 5.45pm-7pm

Thursday

⏰ Independent skills Group> 3.30pm-4.40pm (young people will be invited, through parents, to this group).

⏰ Year 7 - 4.45pm -6pm

📍 33 Park Avenue, Haltwhistle, Northumberland, NE49 9AU

For further information please contact Ayesha Jackson on 07835 163 927 or ayesha.jackson.haltyyouth@outlook.com

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💚 Northumberland Family Panels need YOU!

Help shape the future of Family Hub services.

✅ Share your ideas and feedback
✅ Work with Family Hub Managers
✅ Make a real difference for families

📲 Get involved by scanning the QR code or contacting your local hub today!

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Birth Registrations at Prudhoe Family Hub

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Birth Registrations at Prudhoe Family Hub

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📍 Birth Registrations at Prudhoe Family Hub
Available on the last Thursday of every month.

✅ To book an appointment please click on the link: Book an Appointment (sishost.co.uk)

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Sensory Processing Service

For children and young people in Northumberland. Helping parents, carers, and professionals understand how sensory processing affects daily life.

What’s offered:
✔ Helpful leaflets
✔ Short videos
✔ Parent & professional workshops
✔ Consultation line

Find out more:
🌐 sensoryot.northumbria.nhs.uk/resources
📞 01670 564 050

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NDAS @ West Family Hubs. Call 01434 608030 to make an appointment or visit our website www.nda.services to find out when the next drop-in session is.

Office hours 9am-5pm Mondays to Fridays