Our community fridges are different from traditional foodbanks as their main aim is to support our environmental values by reducing food waste by redistributing surplus food and avoiding landfills, which in turn reduces greenhouse gases. However, our fridges have become more popular with those who need that extra support, there’s also a social element as they build a real sense of community…, Did you know …, Over 42,741 kilograms of food were donated and distributed to over 11,400 visitors last year alone (2023). The Family Hubs also provide cook-and-eat sessions, skill sharing, and other support services to help families make the most of the food they receive. Here's what some of our staff and service users had to say. I’d like to thank the fridge for the food I have received which has helped…
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This video explains what makes a good volunteer and the benefits it can bring. You can also click on the drop down below to read more about this. What are the benefits of volunteering , Meeting new people, By dedicating your time to being a volunteer, you can: expand your network, make new friends and boost your social skills strengthen your ties to your community and increase your sense of belonging. It can also increase your knowledge making it easier to find resources and activities for you and your family. meet likeminded people with similar interests, Staying happy and healthy, Volunteering can help to: make you feel better and happier provide a sense of direction and purpose in your life by keeping you mentally stimulated, so you can take your mind of other worries combat stress, anxiety, and depression by providing you with meaningful connections and a good support system gain a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction by giving you a sense of pride and increasing …, Having fun, By volunteering you can: spend time doing activities you are genuinely interested in and support meet new people and expand your social network do something outside of work or family life which can help to relieve stress, Improving your career prospects, By participating in volunteering, you can: gain a wide range of new skills or advance skills you already have which can help to advance your career use the volunteering activities as good examples for job interviews show that you have interests outside of your degree, education, or job - this can help to set you apart from other candidates by having different interview answer examples try out new…
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NHS Better Health /Start for life This page gives you information, links and videos on preparing for pregnancy, early baby days and toddler life NHS Better Life / Start for Life , Leicestershire County Council deliver a 0-2 pathway, . This weekly group is for parents and their children, starting at the antenatal stage through to approximately 2 years, who have been referred to us by the midwifery and health visiting service 1001 Critical Days , Five To Thrive , Leicestershire County Council There are lots of helpful tips, advice and signposting on the county council website to help parents adapt to life with a new baby and help with general parenting and the day to day challenges family life can bring. Leicestershire County Council Children and Family Services Webinar - supporting your child's sleep Webinar - supporting your child's emotional…, please note :we are aware the embedded videos are not playing and are working hard to rectify this, Webinar - supporting your child's sensory needs , Relationship Resources, See It differently Videos (Reducing Parental Conflict) Relation Kit Oneplusone online short courses Oneplusone videos - how arguing affects children Ask the Question Does your arguing affect your children? Baby girl Boy Brother and Sister Teenage boy Teenage girl Young boy and his parents Supporting Healthy Relationships - Best Practice Guide Separating Better App - a tool for…, Family Hubs Newsletters, Leicestershire Family Hubs Newsletters , Communication and Language , Leaflets and Tools National Literacy Trust - Words for life, Resources for supporting young people , Helpful documents , Hearing from Transgender young people, A useful presentation to adapt and share for training sessions with teams, A useful list of LGBTQ+ terms , Useful terms from Stonewall , Simple Language Toolkit, - keeping language simple when supporting children in care , Training Videos, The Bigger Picture The Bigger Picture has been developed in partnership with Narrative Alchemy. This video is a workforce development tool to highlight the importance of a joined-up approach for the benefit of children and their families. It can be used as part of a wider exercise to encourage professionals to consider the impact of services and organisations not being family focussed. It…, General Information, Leaflets Read Easy Do you know someone who struggles to read? Read Easy provides free and confidential one-to-one reading coaching for adults. For more infomation, go to their website:, , Leicester and District | Read Easy Newsletters To find out about how to get involved scan the QR code Public Health Directory Click below for a list of services offered by Leicestershire County Council Public Health Team , District & Borough Council Information , Local Information Blaby District Council Oadby & Wigston Borough Council Charnwood Borough Council Harborough District Council Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council Melton Borough Council North West Leicestershire District Council, NHS Vaccinations , Information on vaccinations and when to have them . Useful videos to explain the nasal flu vaccination
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Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week is a week long campaign dedicated to talking about mental illness while pregnant or after having a baby. The Perinatal Mental Health Partnership are dedicated to signposting to support for all mums and families and focus on advocating for those affected by Maternal Mental Health, to access the information and help they require to enable recovery. We've pulled…
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What is the study about?, We would like to hear about your memories, experiences and thoughts, to understand what pregnancy and maternity care was like in the past for Black mothers., What will I be asked to do?, We invite you to participate in a short guided oral history interview (online or face-to-face) with our researcher. It can take place at a time and place convenient for you and will last for around 1 hour. Your story will be anonymised and insights will be shared with decision makers from University Hospitals Leicester, Leicester City Council public health and Leicestershire Council public health…, Why is this research needed?, Black mothers across the UK have been found to experience poorer maternal health outcomes. Knowing more about people's past experiences, and how these shape the views and advice they share with younger generations, can help improve the NHS and public health pregnancy and maternity care for Black mothers., Want to take part? Get in touch, If you would like to take part, please let us know by contacting our lead researcher Kellie Moss via email
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Children & Family Service referral forms Multi Agency Referral Form Making a self referral Where are Family Hubs? Leicestershire Family Hubs Family Hubs Facebook pages Blaby Oadby & Wigston Charnwood Harborough Hinckley & Bosworth Melton North West Leicestershire Leicestershire Libraries Other Social Media Sites Leicestershire Youth & Justice Facebook Leicestershire…, Reducing Parental Conflict Training for EY providers, What is HAF and who is it for? HAF is a free and exciting holiday programme for school-aged children and young people receiving benefits-related free school meals. HAF sessions offer a variety of fun activities alongside a nutritious meal. To find out more about who is eligible, how to register as a provider the County Council has an information page Special Guardianship Newsletters …, Leicestershire's Local Offer, The Local Offer aims to bring together useful information across education, health and social care into one place. You’ll find information, advice and guidance on a range of local service providers who support children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for more information click here Education Supporting children with Emotional Based School Absence ESBA is…
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Measham Family Hub is on the site of Measham C of E Primary school. When you arrive, walk down the path on the left hand side of the school and the Hub is at the bottom on the right.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Moira Family Hub is on the site of Moira Primary school, to the right of the school building.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Our Castle Donington Family Hub is on the site of Castle Donington college. When you arrive, walk past Grasshoppers preschool and we’re on the right.
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Welcome to your local Family Hub where you’ll find a range of services for you and your family. Greenhill Family Hub has a large open plan space and family room making it an ideal place for our younger and older children.
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