Oldbury & Smethwick Family Hubs

18/06/2026

Our next Father's session will take place on 11th July. See poster for all details

15/06/2026

free online support webinar for parents & carers

10/06/2026

Here are 5 ways we can help your family thrive 👇

1️⃣ Parenting advice and support

From pregnancy through to teenage years, we offer guidance, groups, and one-to-one support.

2️⃣ Child development and early learning

Helping your child get the best start with free activities, play sessions and learning support.

3️⃣ Health and wellbeing support

Access help with emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles and advice for the whole family.

4️⃣ Staying connected

Meet other families, build friendships and feel part of your local community.

5️⃣ Access to the right services

We can connect you to services like childcare, housing advice, financial support and more.

✨ Together, we’re working to make Sandwell a place where all families can thrive.

📍 Find out what support is available at your local Family Hub or Spoke

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08/06/2026

SignHealth will deliver two separate sessions for young people aged 8–17 years who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, Cochlear Implant users, or users of other hearing devices:

Monday 29th June – Internet Safety and Harm

Monday 6th July – Taking Care of Your Wellbeing

These sessions aim to provide valuable information, guidance, and support in an accessible environment for young people with hearing loss.

07/06/2026

💜What is a Best Start Family Hub? 💜

If you’re expecting a baby or raising a family, knowing where to turn for support can make all the difference.

Our Best Start Family Hubs in Sandwell bring together everything families need from help and advice to free activities and community, all in one place.

🎥 Watch this short video to see how our Best Start Family Hubs can support you:

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ℹ️ From pregnancy through to early childhood and even if your child is at school we’re here to help families feel confident, connected and supported.

👉 Find out more and discover what’s on offer.

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Best Start Family Hubs offer the right help, in the right place, at the right time by offering services and support for all families in Sandwell with childre...

05/06/2026

As we celebrate National Volunteers' Week, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of our amazing Barnardo's volunteers.
This week, we were delighted to welcome over 40 volunteers to a special celebration event, where we enjoyed a buffet, presented certificates in recognition of their dedication, and held a free raffle as a small token of our appreciation.
While not everyone was able to join us, this celebration was for every single volunteer who gives their time, energy, and commitment to support Barnardo's and the children, young people, and families we serve.
Your kindness, compassion, and hard work make a real difference every day. Whether you volunteer in our shops, support our services, help at events, or contribute in countless other ways, your efforts are truly valued and appreciated.
Thank you for everything you do. We are incredibly proud to have such a dedicated and inspiring team of volunteers.
Happy National Volunteers' Week! 💚

05/06/2026

VOLUNTEERS WEEK 1st-7th JUNE 2026
A huge thank you to our colleagues at Barnardo's Quinton Donation Centre for their generous donation of gifts for our free raffle, helping us make our volunteer appreciation event even more special.
We would also like to thank Buffet Express for their support in providing a discounted buffet for our volunteers, ensuring everyone could enjoy a well-deserved treat.
Finally, a heartfelt thank you to the Barnardo's staff members who kindly contributed funds towards the purchase of additional raffle prizes. Your generosity and support are greatly appreciated.
Our volunteers give so much of their time and energy, and thanks to the kindness of our supporters and colleagues, we were able to show our appreciation and celebrate their valuable contribution.
Thank you all for helping make the event such a success! 💚

02/06/2026

Our next Father's session will take place at Tipton family hub on 13th June 10am-12pm.
Theme will be Father's day

28/05/2026

Interested in volunteering ?
Come see us this morning at West Bromwich Town Hall.

27/05/2026

🎉Early years sessions starting after the holidays (W/C 1st June) are now live for requests!

Explore the full hubs offer in the booklet linked below.

We’ve got a fantastic lineup of sessions – don’t miss out!

📌 Ready to book your spot for a bookable early years session?

👉 Click here: https://forms.office.com/e/iPRqP4bN0X

📖 Want a physical copy of the timetable? Pop into your local hub!

💬 Tag a friend who’d love these sessions!

Spring Family Hub offer 2026 : simplebooklet.com