What’s on

Understanding Your Child – Solihull Approach

10 week course starting on 14^th Feb, running on Fridays between 12:00pm – 2:00pm.

This is a course for all parents, grandparents and carers of children aged 6 months to 6 years, covering topics such as:

• Feelings
• Importance of Play
• Effective Communication
• Developmental Needs
• Challenging Behaviour
• Sleep

To book a place, please contact Andrew Wright (Andrew.wright@torbay.gov.uk, 07776495028) or Kate Smith (kate.smith@torbay.gov.uk, 07919218400)

This is a drop in Well Baby clinic run by our 0 to 19 Torbay health visiting team and takes place every Monday, 10am-11:30am.

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information

We are offering appointment only clinics for people who are worried about their baby or child’s development and for those that need to see a health visitor. Please give us a call or email us. Depending on your needs you will receive phone support or be seen face to face. You can also find lots of helpful information, advice and support on our Family Hub website.

Tel: 0300 333 5352 (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm)
Email: publichealthnursing.torbay@nhs.net

For more information, please visit Child health clinic – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

A virtual 10 minute drop-in for parents of children 3 and under and professionals who are concerned about their speech, language, and communication development.

All families will be given advice and/or ideas to try at home.

How to log in?

• Log on to https://england.nhs.attendanywhere.com
• The therapist will see that you are in the waiting area and will join the video room when they are ready.
• Please be aware there may be a wait for you to be seen dependent on the number of people trying to access the drop-in at a time.

For information on dates and times, please go to our What’s On Page: Torbay Online Family Hub – Home – Family Hub

Peep groups are for mums, dads, carers and their children together, and aim to support families with their children’s early learning in a simple and enjoyable way.

The different elements of a Peep group provide opportunities to have fun together and to share the key ideas that support children’s development. Peep sessions include:

• songs and rhymes
• joint play activities
• a talking time for adults (chatting about an aspect of children’s development)
• story and book-sharing time
• ideas for families to try at home.

A group run by the Torbay Portage Service.

It is a small toddler group offered to parents and their children with special educational needs.

The aims of the group are

• To give parents opportunities to meet one another and the Portage Home Visitors and for staff to get to know families and children.
• For parents to be able to ask questions and share support ideas.
• For children to be able to experience accessible play and learning experiences within a small group.
• For staff members to share play and learning ideas to meet young children’s needs.

For more information, please go to Torbay Small Steps Group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

An antenatal education session which focuses on breastfeeding for women, their partners, family and friends, everyone is welcome to come along.

This workshop will benefit mothers (birth partners welcome) considering breastfeeding their first baby, as well as experienced mothers who may have had problems breastfeeding previously, or may never had breastfed before.

To find out more and book your place, please go to: Breastfeeding Masterclass – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk)

How to find TREC:

From the Cadewell lane entrance to Torbay Hospital, take the first left then first left again over the speed ramps.

Follow the road and you will see the maternity unit on your right. Take the 2nd right, follow the road and the TREC/ Horizon centre are situated on your left. Walk past the horizon centre and TREC is the next building.

There are designated parking areas that are pay and display. The postcode is TQ2 7AA.

(Previously known as Infant Feeding Group).

Join Us for:

• Support and Information: Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you.
• Social Interaction: Connect with other parents and share experiences.
• For All Ages: Whether you’re expecting a baby or have a little one, this group is for you.
• No Booking Required: Just drop in and feel welcome!

Every Wednesday at The Beehive Family Hub.

For more information, please go to Baby feeding group – Family Hub (torbayfamilyhub.org.uk).

A welcoming group where children aged 0-5 years can experience fun activities which help their physical and mental wellbeing.

No need to book, just drop in.

Click here for more information