Seven new family hubs to open across Hampshire by 2027

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

Hampshire County Council is expanding its network of Best Start Family Hubs to 11 locations by October 2027. The hubs offer families a single point of access to services across health, education, social care and the voluntary sector for children from pregnancy through to starting school and beyond.

A hub in Andover opens on 29 October at Spring Meadow Children's Centre. Three additional sites are planned for this year in Gosport and Alton, following the first hub which launched in Leigh Park in March. Three further hubs will open in Aldershot, Basingstoke and Eastleigh by April 2027, with additional sites in Farnborough, Winchester, Fareham and the New Forest opening by October 2027.

Cllr Roz Chadd, cabinet lead member for children's services, said the expansion will 'bring timely, accessible support closer to even more of our communities where there is the greatest need'. She added that providing support at the earliest possible stage leads to 'the strongest long-term outcomes for children and families'. The programme is part of a wider government-funded initiative aimed at ensuring every child is ready for school.

How it is being reported

• Andover family hub to open this month as Hampshire support network growsBest Start Family Hubs aim to provide early support for families from pregnancy through to starting school.Andover Advertiser · 20 Oct, 17:00
• Seven new family hubs to open across Hampshire by 2027The hubs are part of a government-funded programme aimed at giving every child the best start in life.Romsey Advertiser · 20 Oct, 12:04

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