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Wheatley Hill Family Hub


Find out what's on at Wheatley Hill Family Hub.

Weekly activities

Activity/group

Day

Time

Toddler and MeMonday9.30am to 11.00am
Midwife Clinic - Did you know you may be able to have your midwifery appointments in the Family Hub? Speak to your midwife if this would be easier for you to attend.Monday and Tuesday8.30am to 5.00pm

Baby and Me 

Wednesday

9.30am to 11.00am

Infant feeding support groups - Support for mams, dads and carers around feeding their baby or child.Wednesday10.00am to 11.30am
Growing healthy drop-in sessionsWednesday10.30am to 11.30am

More activities

Activity/course

Start date/time

Duration

Durham SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) drop-in sessions - For parents/carers of families with special educational needs and/or disabilities, drop in to ask SENDIASS for impartial information or advice. 

To book, call 03000 267 470.

Monday from 9.30am to 11.30am on:

  • Monday 20 January 2025
  • Monday 17 February 2025
  • Monday 17 March 2025

Drop-in

WellComm early language screening session - To identify children aged 3 to 4 year olds who may be experiencing barriers to speech and language development, and provide strategies and activities for parents to use at home.

Monday from 9.00am to 12 noon on:

  • 23 December 2024
  • Monday 13 January 2025
  • Monday 10 February 2025
  • Monday 10 March 2025
  • Monday 14 April 2025

Appointment

Let's Talk at Home - For parents and carers of children aged 3 to 4 years. These play based sessions are fun, practical and filled with talking tips to help develop your child's speech, language and communication skills, at home using their favourite activities. 

Monday 13 January 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.30pm

6 weeks

Educational Psychology drop-in sessions for parents and carers  - Talk to the Educational Psychology team about any concerns you may have about your child such as learning, communication and language, social and emotional wellbeing, practical skills or being independent.From 9.30am to 11.30am on: 
  • Monday 3 February 2025
  • Monday 7 April 2025
Drop-in

Staying Cool Teen - For teenagers looking at anger management and ways to deal with these feelings. To book, call 03000 261 111.

From 12.30pm to 3.00pm on Monday 10 and 17 March 20252 half days (both session must be attended)
Triple P baby group - is for mums and dads who may feel they are struggling with their new role as a parent, with their confidence, their infants' behaviours or looking after themselves as a couple. Tuesday 14 January 2025 from 1.00pm to 3.00pm8 weeks
Teen Zone course - For young people secondary school age who are struggling with confidence and self-esteem.Tuesday 4 March 2025 from 3.45pm to 4.45pm6 weeks

Fussy eating workshops - For mams, dads and carers to get support and new ideas to help encourage your child to try new foods and have happier meal times. To get more information or to sign up, email hdft.henrypractitioners@nhs.net.

Tuesday 11 March 2025 from 1.15pm to 2.45pm1.5 hours
Starting solids course - This workshop will help you decide: when your baby is ready to try solid food, what foods to start with, when your baby is hungry and when they've had enough and how to make mealtimes a more enjoyable experience for you both. Wednesday 9 April 2025 from 9.30am to 11.00am 1.5 hours
Antenatal Parent Education - Preparation for Labour and Birth - For parents to be to learn about what to expect in labour and after giving birth. Booking required, please contact your midwife to book a place.

From 3.00pm to 5.00pm on:

  • Wednesday 8 January 2025
  • Wednesday 5 February 2025
  • Wednesday 5 March 2025
  • Wednesday 2 April 2024
2 hours
Antenatal Parent Education - Care of the Newborn - For parents to be to learn about how to care for your new baby. Booking required, please contact your midwife to book a place.From 3.00pm to 5.00pm on:
  • Wednesday 15 January 2025
  • Wednesday 12 February 2025
  • Wednesday 12 March 2025
  • Wednesday 9 April 2024
2 hours
Antenatal Parent Education - Infant Feeding - For parents to be to learn about how to care for your new baby. Booking required, please contact your midwife to book a place.From 3.00pm to 5.00pm on:
  • Wednesday 22 January 2025
  • Wednesday 19 February 2025
  • Wednesday 19 March 2025
  • Wednesday 16 April 2024
2 hours

Chill Kids - For children aged 7 to 11 years old, helping them to understand their big feelings and find positive ways to manage them. 

To book, call 03000 261 111.

Thursday 16 January 2025 from 3.45pm to 4.45pm

6 weeks

Young Parent's Programme - For mams and dads under 25 years of age who have a child under two or are expecting a baby. 

Thursday 20 February 2025 from 10.00am to 2.00pm

12 weeks

DurhamWorks - Support to help 16 to 24 year olds into education, employment or training. 

From 1.00pm to 3.00pm on:

  • Friday 10 January 2025

From 10.00am to 12noon on:

  • Friday 14 February 2025
  • Friday 14 March 2025
  • Friday 11 April 2025

Drop-in

How to get here

Wheatley Hill Family Hub
Jack Lawson Terrace
Wheatley Hill
County Durham
United Kingdom
DH6 3RT

Parking

There is a car park at the hub with approximately 17 car parking spaces and 1 disabled car parking space.



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