About this service
We understand the highs and lows of becoming a parent, and offer support for you during your early parenting journey – from birth to 24 months.
During relaxed and welcoming group sessions, we explore topics that parents with young babies tell us are important to them. For parents/carers needing further advice, we can offer one-to-one emotional well-being support and help to access local services close to you.
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Our Medway Universal Parenting Programme provides universal support to all Medway families with babies up to the age of two. This means it is open to anyone who is the parent or carer of a baby under the age of two. We can offer emotional support and help to access services in your local community.
Upcoming courses:
We are pleased to share that we will be supporting the Incredible Years (IY) Babies programme, which is being delivered through local Family Hubs across Medway.
A FREE 11 week programme for new parents/carers with babies under 6 months, learn about your babies first year of development and how you can give them the best start in life. Here you will discover:
- Understanding your baby’s cues and emotions
- Promoting your baby’s physical, language, and social skills
- Keeping your baby safe and healthy
- Coping with stress and building a support network
- Having fun and bonding with your baby
This programme is available across Medway at our Children and Family Hubs. To reserve your space or for more information, call the Chatham Hub on 01634 338833 or email [email protected]
Drop-in play sessions 'Baby Time' for parents and non-walking babies. An informal play session where you can just turn up, we invite you to come and meet the team, meet other parents in your area and find out more about the courses we offer.
The next sessions are:
· Thursdays from 1pm – 2:30pm Bligh Primary School ME2 2XJ
· Mondays from 1pm – 2:30pm Twydall Community Centre, Gillingham ME8 6TQ
Please note, we do not run sessions in the school holidays or on Bank Holidays.
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To access and complete our referral form online, please click below:
Medway Universal Parenting Programme Professional Referral Form
Medway Universal Parenting Programme Parent/Carer Referral Form
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Whatever issues you or your family face, we are here to help. If this service isn’t right for you, you can find a different service, contact our helpline, FamilyLine or browse our self-help articles to find the right support for you.
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If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried or upset about any aspect of your family life, FamilyLine is here for you. We offer free emotional support and guidance on family relationships, conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more.
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