Parents and carers are invited to take part in a workshop at Cub and Calf in West Kirby, which will help set the vision for a new model of ‘one stop shop’ style support for families across the borough.
Family Hubs will be spaces where families can easily access a wide range of support including social care, education, mental health and physical health.
They are being established by Wirral Council, with money from the Department for Education’s Family Hub Transformation Fund.
The residents’ workshops in June give people the chance to voice their ideas of what a family hub should look and feel like, and how how they can support local people and communities.
Elizabeth Hartley, Assistant Director of Children’s Services for Wirral Council, said: “Family Hubs are a way of bringing existing services together to make it easier for families to get the information, advice and support they need to thrive.
“Collaborating with families, young people, individuals who have lived experience accessing support, is really important to us, I would encourage anybody who thinks they may have any thoughts on how the family hubs should be developed, however big or small, to attend this session and join the conversation.”
The council says the hubs will serve families with children aged 0-19 (up to age 25 with special education needs and disabilities), prioritising ease of access, building connections and strengthening relationships.
Family Hubs will also provide information and support to adults in those families, whether that may be for women’s health issues, or advice on learning and employment.
Parents and carers of young people in Wirral can share their ideas at Cub and Calf on Grange Road on Wednesday 21 June from 9.30am – 11.30am.
Sessions are also being held at the following locations:
- New Ferry: Windsor Close Community Centre, Windsor House, New Ferry, Bebington. CH62 5BZ. Tuesday 13th June at 9.30am—11.30am
- Woodchurch: Ganney’s Meadow, New Hey Road, Woodchurch. CH49 8HB. Friday 16th June at 9am –11am and from 1pm—3pm
Anyone that wants to book to secure their place can email michellerichards@wirral.gov.uk, or just turn up on the day.