Family Hubs - latest timetables

Please note

Although we work hard to keep these pages up-to-date, events can sometimes change at short notice, due to bad weather or other emergencies. So if you're making a special trip, you might want to check with the hub or with the organisers beforehand.

East Family hub

Click here for our August 2026 timetable

Click here for our September 2026 timetable


Here's a quick overview of recent events:

  • Birth registrations - click here or call 01274 432151 for an appointment.

  • SEND Community Support Team - Support for autism/ADHD, sleeping difficulties, finance/benefits, speech and language development, relationship issues, information on education and learning and more. Call us for an appointment.

  • SEND Parent Carer Coffee Morning - A place for parent carers to share experiences and get support.

  • Baby and Midwife Clinics - including Clover midwife clinic. Speak to your midwife for an appointment.

  • School Nurse Team - Support with eating, lifestyles, relationships, sleep & more. Drop in/call 01274221203.

  • Maternity Circle - drop in, we run a wide range of sessions to support pregnant mums and those with children under 2.

  • Stay and Play - Session for pre school children and parents/carers offering the chance to socialise and play. For Under 5's.

  • Kids Time Workshop - a friendly group space for families where parents or carers experiencing a mental health difficulty and their children come together to explore mental health through creative activities and peer support. Pizza and transport provided. Referral only, call Mind on 01274 730815 for more information.

  • Early Help drop-in - Come speak to our friendly family navigators, we can welcome you into our Family Hub, find groups and activities and signpost to services and support.

  • Family Navigator drop-in - speak to our friendly family navigators, we can welcome you into our Family Hub, find groups and activities and signpost to services and support.

  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance - support group for parents whose child is struggling to go to school due to feelings of worry or stress. Booking is essential - email ebsa@bradford.gov.uk or call 01274 439444.

  • Education drop-in - for parents/carers of children 5 to 16. Non-judgmental support with school attendance concerns. It's a safe space for you to discuss worries, connect with support services, and receive advice from attendance support workers. No booking required; email Attendance@bradford.gov.uk for queries.

West Family Hub

Click here for our August 2026 timetable

Click here for our September 2026 timetable


Here's a quick overview of recent events:

  • Women’s chit chat group – drop-in for a warm drink, chat and peer support

  • Sensory play room – a therapeutic space, perfect for children with SEND. Call us to book.

  • Ready to Learn in Reception - ensure your child has a great start to their learning journey. We're sharing tips and advice so your child can get dressed, go to the toilet, eat with utensils, listen to the teacher, feel confident and happy and more. Call us on 01274 221203 for an appointment.

  • Clothes shack – a free drop-in clothes recycle shop.

  • Job Club (City Library) - free work clubs to learn IT skills, create/update your CV, look for jobs and more.

  • Baby feeding support sessions - infant feeding practitioners with specialist support available. Breast pumps available to borrow if you've seen a practitioner and a need is identified.

  • Study Stations - Now bookable through reception for everyone to use as a quiet space to work.

  • Farcliffe Bookable Read and Rhyme Room - bookable by the hour for families to enjoy reading with their children.

  • Legal Support - Free family law advice. Call us to book.

  • Carer's Resource Coffee Morning - Drop in session for families for those with SEND.

  • Birth registrations - click here or call 01274 432151 for an appointment.

  • Bookable Outdoor Play Area - Our secure outdoor play area is bookable by ringing us on 01274 436700 Monday through to Friday. This can be used 1-1 or in a small group up to 10 people.

  • Millside maternity circle - a safe space for all to come along and connect with one another, reduce social isolation and to be supported on their parenting journey. Just drop in.

  • Stay and Play - Please ring 01274 436700 to book a space on to our stay and play sessions which are for pre-school age children in which they can enjoy fun times. Spaces limited.

  • Bumps and babies - A safe space for pregnant women and new parent/carers with babies to share stories and make friends.

  • SEND marketplace - Are you concerned about your child's education or development? Support can be offered in the following: Autism/ADHD, sleeping difficulties, finance/benefits, speech and language development, relationship issues and information on education and training.

  • Farcliffe Man Club - Men of all ages are invited to meet up in a supportive, non judgemental environment.

  • Children's Community Support Team - supporting families with children with SEND needs in the West area. Appointment needed.

  • Sensory Explorers: Families Learning through Play - a welcoming and engaging environment where children under 2 and their families can explore, discover and learn together through sensory play experiences. For more details please contact Lina Amani 07483 719226. To book on to the session please ring 01274 436700 and a Business Support Officer will book you in.

  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance - support group for parents whose child is struggling to go to school due to feelings of worry or stress. Booking is essential - email ebsa@bradford.gov.uk or call 01274 439444.

South Family Hub

Click here for our August 2026 timetable

Click here for our September 2026 timetable


Here's a quick overview of recent events:

  • Well Baby/Weighing Clinic - For an appointment at the Well Baby clinic, call Health Visiting service on 01274 221223 or text Chat Health on 07312263240.

  • Maternity/Baby Circles - CALLING ALL EXPECTANT PARENTS!! Grab a cuppa, connect with other pregnant women, seek wider support all whilst relaxing and enjoying a wide range of wellbeing and self-care activities. New mums welcome. Call us for more information.

  • Infant feeding support drop-in - The Community Infant Feeding Team offer friendly, warm and specialist support, including social support from volunteers. We provide support with breastfeeding and other feeding situations, whatever the age of your baby.

  • Play and learn - for children 0-5. No need to book, come play along with your children and make new friends.

  • C-card scheme - supporting young People aged 13 to 24 to access FREE contraception, information and advice. Drop in to the hubs to sign up and access in a safe, confidential space.

  • Birth registrations - click here or call 01274 432151 for an appointment.

  • Kid's Time Workshop - a friendly group space for families where parents or carers experiencing a mental health difficulty and their children come together to explore mental health through creative activities and peer support. Pizza and transport provided. Referral only, call Mind on 01274 730815 for more.

  • First/Early Words Together - Would you like to help your baby or toddler learn to talk in a free, fun way with other families in your area? Join a new five-week programme for children under two. Booking essential; email connect@eyalliance.org.uk for info.

  • Locala - Need advice about contraception, relationships, pregnancy, or your wellbeing? Drop in and speak to the friendly team in a confidential, non-judgemental setting. Whether you have questions, need support, or want to explore your options, they're here to help.

  • Kinship Carer Support Group - get peer support and share experiences. The team will be on hand to answer any questions and give support. Refreshments available, for further information, contact Jess North on 07974038869.

  • Foster Carer's Support Group - to book call Shahnaz Zaman -07582107337 or email: shahnaz.zaman@bradfordcft.org.uk Emotionally Based School Avoidance - support group for parents whose child is struggling to go to school due to worry or stress. Booking needed - email ebsa@bradford.gov.uk /call 01274 439444.

  • SEND Life Admin - friendly, parent-led drop-in sessions for families with a child with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), helping you work through paperwork, forms and admin - with a cuppa and a chat.

  • SEND Marketplace - Are you concerned about your child's education or development? Then come along to our SEND Marketplace. We have lots of specialist services available, providing information, advice and emotional support.

  • Tea time Club - Games, craft and a light tea included. Children can also use our Chromebooks and free Wi-Fi to complete homework.

  • Education drop-in - for parents/carers of children 5 to 16. Non-judgmental support with school attendance concerns. It's a safe space for you to discuss worries, connect with support services, and receive advice from attendance support workers. No booking required; email Attendance@bradford.gov.uk for queries.

Keighley and Shipley Family hub

Click here for our August 2026 timetable

Click here for our September 2026 timetable


Here's a quick overview of recent events:

  • Play and learn – our free sessions open to all families with children 0-5. Enjoy fun activities songs and stories as well as tips to support your child's wellbeing and development.

  • Sensory room – Call or email us to book sessions at Rainbow. For sessions at Owlet Family Centre call
    01274 436600.

  • Parent Led SEND play - for families with children aged 6-11. Please call us for more information.

  • Maternity Circle - offer a safe and welcoming space in a community environment. Come to one of our sessions and meet other pregnant women, new mums and babies. We'll provide information around maternal health wellbeing and parenting as well as the wider support available from other services (baby weighing available).

  • Children's Community Support Team - supporting families with children with SEND needs in the Keighley/Shipley area.

  • Well Baby/Weighing Clinic - For an appointment at the Well Baby clinic, call Health Visiting service on 01274 221223 or text chat health on 07312263240.

  • Open Access Youth Group - A busy interactive youth club session, where young people can play pool, table tennis, sports, get involved in arts and crafts, group discussions, music and cooking.

  • Ready to Learn in Reception - ensure your child has a great start to their learning journey. We're sharing tips and advice so your child can get dressed, go to the toilet, eat with utensils, listen to the teacher, feel confident and happy and more. Call us on 01274 221203 for an appointment.

  • Well Baby/Weighing Clinic - For an appointment, call the Health Visiting service on 01274 221223 or text chat health on 07312263240.

  • Kid's Time Workshop - a friendly group space for families where parents or carers experiencing a mental health difficulty and their children come together to explore mental health through creative activities and peer support. Pizza and transport provided. You can refer yourself through the self-referral form or a professional can complete a referral on your behalf using the professional referral form. Or call Mind on 01274 730815 for more information.

  • Education drop-in - for parents/carers of children 5 to 16. Non-judgmental support with school attendance concerns. It's a safe space for you to discuss worries, connect with support services, and receive advice from attendance support workers. No booking required; email Attendance@bradford.gov.uk for queries.

  • Play and learn - free sessions open to all families with children 0-5. Enjoy fun activities songs and stories as well as tips to support your child's wellbeing and development.

  • Emotionally Based School Avoidance - support group for parents whose child is struggling to go to school due to feelings of worry or stress. Booking is essential - email ebsa@bradford.gov.uk or call 01274 439444.

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