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Extreme heat alert

The Met Office has issued a Red extreme heat alert for the West Midlands from 9am on Wednesday to 9pm on Thursday. Hot weather can be dangerous, especially for vulnerable people. For advice on staying cool, signs of heat exhaustion, swimming safely outdoors, fire safety, and more: Summer wellbeing

What do the local family hubs currently offer?

The local family hubs aim to provide expectant parents and families with children up to the age of 18 ( 25 with additional needs and/or physical or learning disabilities) with advice, practical support and information, as well as support from other parents.

They offer help to ensure babies, children and young people get the best start for life and meet their full potential and that parents and carers receive any help they need to raise their families.

The hubs provide a broad range of support services across the borough. These currently include:

  • midwives
  • health visiting
  • parenting and baby groups
  • baby Clinics
  • Citizens advice
  • pre-natal support
  • signposting to services and groups
  • family support 
  • and much more

Watch our videos below to find out more about what’s on offer!

Family hub practitioner Amie

Family hub manager Sarah

Midwife Kim

Outreach, Simone