Views wanted on local Children’s Centres and Family Hubs
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is asking local families for their views about Children’s Centres and Family Hubs and the support they provide.
The consultation has launched to understand which centres families are using, the support and activities they use and where improvements to the offer can be made.
The consultation also asks about a proposal to use community venues, such as schools and church halls, to deliver some of the services. Nationally and locally, Family Hubs are replacing Children’s Centres in providing joined-up services across health, family services, education, childcare, schools and the voluntary and community sector.
They offer midwifery, health visiting, family support, infant feeding, antenatal education, postnatal support, speech and language, play, attachment and bonding support.
People can go to eryc.link/ERFamilyHubconsultation and share their views about the services.
Councillor Victoria Aitken, cabinet member for children, families and education said: “As Children’s Centres become Family Hubs, it provides an opportune time to look at how we provide services and support to families. We want to understand what is working well and what could be improved.
"We’d also like to hear views about expanding outreach provision and use of community venues, particularly in some of our more rural communities.”
Find out more about Family Hubs: www.eastriding.gov.uk/family-hubs or follow on Facebook: ERFamilyHubs