Best Start Family Hubs Wolverhampton

Are you a dad or male carer looking to meet other dads in a relaxed and informal setting?

Join Wolverhampton 0-19 service's male health visitors for a friendly coffee morning to chat and connect with other Dads plus access support and advice.

If you have any questions, please call the 0-19 SPoA Hub on 📞 01902 441057

📅 Friday 3 July 2026
⏰ 10am - noon
📍 Best Start Family Hub - Graiseley, WV2 4NE
🎟️ FREE and no need to book, just drop in

Going to Wolverhampton Pride at West Park this Saturday?

As well as a great line-up of music, there will be lots of family entertainment including circus skills, inflatable games, football skills with the Wolves Foundation, arts and crafts, a relaxing Book Nook and quiet area, story time with Foxy Fandango plus giveaways, competitions and loads more!

And while you’re there, make sure you drop by our Best Start Family Hubs stall and find out about the help and support on offer in your local community, like Dad’s Hour and our Proud Parents Stay & Play sessions.

More info on Pride at https://orlo.uk/Zh70h and on Best Start Family Hubs at https://orlo.uk/VfBPa

See you there!

Are you a parent to twins or triplets or more aged 0-2 years?

Join us for FREE Stay & Play sessions from 1-2.30pm on Fridays during term time at Best Start Family Hub - Graiseley.

Parents are responsible for their own children during the session with staff on hand to help.

Scan the QR code to book your children’s place. For more details, email Pippa at [email protected] or call 07825356325.

If you’re aged 11–19, you can help shape ChatHealth, the NHS text messaging service that gives confidential health and wellbeing advice straight to your phone by completing the short survey at https://orlo.uk/QfLTV by Friday 22 May.

ChatHealth lets young people text questions on issues including anxiety and mental health, bullying and friendships, family worries, smoking, alcohol and drugs and sexual health and body image

Messages are answered confidentially by a school nurse within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm.

To use ChatHealth, text 07507 332 631 and more info is at https://orlo.uk/vattD

On the final day of this year’s Childminding Week UK (11-17 May), don’t forget the vital role childminders play in supporting children, families and communities.

Childminders offer a truly special start in life, providing unique, nurturing experiences to help children grow and thrive along with memories and skills that last a lifetime.

Contact the Early Years Team to find registered childminders near you at [email protected]

National Smile Month 2026 raises awareness of having good oral health and promotes the value of a healthy smile and is now underway, with a series of free events planned at local community venues.

Dental nurses will be on hand to offer advice and information. There will be special oral health activities for children and free resources such as toothbrushes and toothpaste will be available to take away.

Full story at https://orlo.uk/5BF12

This week we’re celebrating Childminding Week UK (11-17 May) and the role childminders play in supporting children, families and communities.

This year’s theme is ‘The Magic of Childminding’, focusing on the unique, nurturing experiences childminders provide to help children grow and thrive.

Childminders offer a truly special start in life, giving children memories and skills that last a lifetime.

Contact the Early Years Team to find registered childminders near you at [email protected]

Father, stepfather, grandad or male carer? Join our free online support every month: Dad’s Hour is a friendly, informal online chat where you can connect with others and share experiences.

Join by downloading the Microsoft Teams app and signing up to receive the link or book directly by scanning the QR code.

The next Dads’ Hour is on Wednesday 13 May, 6-7pm.

For further information, contact David by emailing [email protected]

If you’re aged 11–19, you can help shape ChatHealth, the NHS text messaging service that gives confidential health and wellbeing advice straight to your phone by completing the short survey at https://orlo.uk/2U2lu by Friday 22 May.

ChatHealth lets young people text questions on issues including anxiety and mental health, bullying and friendships, family worries, smoking, alcohol and drugs and sexual health and body image

Messages are answered confidentially by a school nurse within 24 hours, Monday to Friday, 10am–4pm.

To use ChatHealth, text 07507 332 631 and more info is at https://orlo.uk/p1Tbo