Dacorum Family Centre Service

15/06/2026

Healthy Start card 🥗
Need help with cost of living? You could be missing out on free fruit, vegetables, or milk worth at least £220 a year and free vitamins.

If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four years old, and are in receipt of benefits, you could be entitled to a Healthy Start prepaid card worth £4.25 per child per week to spend on healthy food and milk.

Please check your eligibility and apply at

Get help to buy food and milk Get help to buy food and milk(the Healthy Start scheme) What is Healthy Start? If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. If you’re eligible, you’ll be sent a Healthy Start card with...

15/06/2026

🌱 Supporting healthy pregnancies starts with the right knowledge and care.

Join Beezee upcoming Masterclass: Supporting Healthy Pregnancy to explore the latest guidance, practical approaches, and evidence-based strategies to help improve outcomes for expectant parents and their babies.

Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to expand your expertise or simply interested in learning more, this session offers valuable insights from experienced practitioners.

📅 Find out more and register here: https://buff.ly/N6kqzLA

14/06/2026

🍽️ Looking for affordable, healthy recipes the whole family will enjoy? 🥕👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

We’ve got you covered! Help yourself to our free recipe below. 👇

At Beezee Families, we help hundreds of families build healthy habits that last for life 💚. From sharing recipes like this one, to helping the whole family get more active 🏃‍♀️⚽.

Find out how to join our FREE family healthy lifestyles programmes here:
https://buff.ly/yvq6smu

14/06/2026

🤰🏼 Are you pregnant?

We’re here to support you every step of the way! 💖

Join our Preparing for Parenthood free session, where our Family Support staff will guide you through your pregnancy journey.

Spaces are limited – book your place now: https://buff.ly/61OFzSh

14/06/2026

🚀 Physical Fun 🚀

Join us this week for one of our Physical Fun sessions!
Get moving and connect with other families while enjoying games and activities that support your child's physical growth and development. These sessions are perfect for kids aged 18 months to 5 years! 🧸✨

💷 Chargeable drop-in: £2.50 per family

Check out our timetable to find a session near you 👇
https://buff.ly/3Ux8wr3

13/06/2026

You Said
💬 You told us that anxiety can make it difficult to attend groups or try new activities.

We Heard
📣 We understand that group settings are not always comfortable for everyone, and we want to make sure families can access support in a way that feels right for them.

To help, we can offer:
🏡 1 to 1 home visits
🤝 Support to access smaller, quieter group sessions

You can self-refer here https://buff.ly/rpXqa75 or if you’d prefer, speak directly to your Health Visitor or Family Centre and they can help request support on your behalf.

12/06/2026

🌟 Looking for local activities and services for a child or young person with SEND? 🌟

The SEND Community Activities Directory brings together a wide range of local activities, clubs, support groups, and services designed for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

💙 Discover fun, inclusive activities your child will love – all in one place!
💙 Some activities also offer discounts for families registered with a Herts Card (SEND).
💙 New activities and opportunities are added regularly.

👉 Explore the SEND Community Activities Directory today and find support, connections, and exciting opportunities near you.

Know of an activity or service that should be included? We'd love to hear from you!

📧 Email: [email protected]

12/06/2026

💬 You Said
“There was a long wait time for a clinic I attended”

📣 We Heard
We have also introduced a number system to ensure families are seen in order of arrival. In some clinics, a Perinatal Practitioner is available too. Why not take the opportunity to find out more about the Family Support Service while you wait? 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦

11/06/2026

📣 We Want Your Feedback!
Your opinion matters to us, and we'd love to hear your thoughts on our antenatal programme Preparing for Parenthood . Please take a few minutes to complete our survey and help us improve our services and future initiatives.
📝 Complete the survey here:
https://buff.ly/dElOL5M

✅ Quick and easy to complete
✅ Your feedback is valuable
✅ Every response helps us make a difference

Thank you for taking the time to share your views!

11/06/2026

Join us next week for our Preparing for Parenthood session!

St George’s URC, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2HX
Wednesday 17th June, 18:30 - 20:30

For expectant parents 25-34 weeks. This session covers lots of the essential information you need to prepare for parenthood and beyond. Delivered by Family Support Staff.

Book on today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preparing-for-parenthood-st-georges-church-1830-2030-17062026-tickets-1984307918400?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*1io8m8o*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTQ4NjIxODEwLjE3ODExODMwNTk.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODExODMwNTckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODExODMwNTckajYwJGwwJGgw