Gloucestershire launches Family Hubs

Family Hubs are welcoming, one-stop spaces for all families with children and young people aged 0–19, or up to 25 for those with additional needs. Whether you're looking for advice, activities, or just a friendly face, Gloucestershire’s network of Family Hubs are here to help.

Designed to give children and young people the best start in life, Family Hubs connect families with their communities and the services that can help them thrive. They offer opportunities for co-location with health and other partners, as well as to work more closely with community and voluntary services. We are connecting services in communities, making it easier for families to access support when they need it.  

From baby clinics, early years support and parenting advice to help with childcare, finances, and more — your local Family Hub will make it easier to find support in your area.

To celebrate the launch, the council is hosting six fun-filled Family Hub events across the county and everyone’s invited. Join us for family-friendly activities, expert advice, free resources, and a chance to explore what your local Family Hub has to offer.

Launch events are taking place in each district:

• Gloucester: Friday 15 August from 10am to 2pm, Kingsholm Family Hub
  • Sherborne Street, Gloucester, GL1 3DN
• Tewkesbury: Thursday 7 August from 1pm to 4pm, Brockworth Family Hub
  • Moorfield Road, Brockworth, GL3 4JL
• Cheltenham: Friday 8 August from 11am to 2pm, Gardners Lane Family Hub
  • Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
• Stroud: Wednesday 13 August from 11am to 3pm, Treetops Family Hub
  • School Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4NZ
• Forest of Dean: Wednesday 27 August from 10am to 12pm, River Family Hub
  • Naas Lane, Lydney, GL15 5AU.  
• Cotswolds: Thursday 28 August from 11am to 3pm, Impact Centre Family Hub
  • Lewis Lane, Cirencester, GL7 1EB
    
    

Cllr Ben Evans, cabinet member for children’s safeguarding and care at Gloucestershire County Council said: “We are committed to making sure all families can get the support they need, when they need it, in their local community.

“Gloucestershire’s Family Hubs network will connect families with their communities and the services that can help them thrive. From baby clinics, early years support and parenting advice to help with childcare, finances, and more — your local Family Hub is here to help. I’d encourage everyone to come along to a launch event to find out more about the support and services available in your area.”

Visit www.familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk to find out more