Chelmsford West Family Hub
The Chelmsford West Family Hub Delivery site provides a welcoming service offering access to and support for children, young people and their families. Our teams of health visitors, school nurses, wellbeing nurses and support practitioners support the provision of a range of activities, advice and services to enable and empower children and young people to achieve their potential.
Families can access groups, learning through play and practical support as well as information on child development, health and wellbeing. The hubs also work closely with community partners to make it easier for families to access the support they need.
The Chelmsford West Family Hub is located on Dixon Avenue- next door to Kings Road Primary School.
Please see the individual timetables detailing the groups and services offered in the hubs and delivery sites and local community based activities.
Chelmsford West Family Hub Delivery Site serves the areas of Chelmsford District. Drop-in or ‘by appointment’ activities, health and wellbeing services run at specific times throughout the week Please check individual service pages ‘or your booking confirmation’ for days and times to confirm.
What's on at Chelmsford West Family Hub
Infant Massage Course (Referral Only)
Infant Massage Course (Referral Only) This course teaches gentle massage techniques that can help your baby feel calm, relaxed and secure. Through positive touch, you will learn ways to comfort your baby and support their emotional wellbeing.
Stay, Play and Learn (0-5yrs)
Stay, Play & Learn is a free, friendly group for parents and carers with children aged 0–5 years.
Baby self-weigh drop-in
Our baby self‑weigh service is easy to use. It is a drop‑in service, so no appointment is needed. You can weigh your baby in a calm, relaxed space. Simple guidance is available at each station.
Infant Massage Course (Referral required)
This course teaches gentle massage techniques that can help your baby feel calm, relaxed and secure. Through positive touch, you will learn ways to comfort your baby and support their emotional wellbeing.
Little Explorers (9mths-18mths old)
Little Explorers is a free, friendly, and fun group where you and your child can learn through play together. It helps your child grow and develop new skills as they become more active. The sessions are designed for children aged 9–18 months.
Baby Beginnings (0-1yrs)
Baby Beginnings is a free, friendly group for parents and carers with children aged 0–1 year.
Talk Together- 18mths-30mths (Booking required)
Our Talk Together Group is a friendly, supportive 3‑week workshop for parents/ carers and their children aged 18–30 months who may need extra support with early language and communication.
Health Advice Drop-In support for Parent/Carers of 5-19yr olds.
Our Health Advice Drop‑In is a friendly, no appointment service for parents, and carers of children aged 5-19yrs old.
First Time Parents course (booking required)
Our First Time Parent Workshop is a friendly and supportive 4‑week course for people who are new to parenting.
Introducing Solids (booking required)
Our Introducing Solids Workshop is a friendly and supportive session for parents and carers who are getting ready to start their baby on solid foods.