Best Start in Life Family Hubs offer a welcoming space where all families can access advice and support from a range of services. 

The Hubs support you from pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school, get advice and support for your child’s development.

There are four Family Hubs across Walsall, with a variety of services under one roof, so families can easily access the right help at the right time. These include, antenatal, Infant feeding, birth registration, midwife appointments, baby clinics, stay and plays, parenting and so much more…..

We are also working with the voluntary and community sector to identify opportunities to offer support and services from other buildings in your community. These will be known as spokes. 

A range of services are provided from within the Family Hub, for example:

  • Stay and plays  0 - 5 Years 
  • Dads groups 
  • Breastfeeding Support Groups 
  • Register your baby's birth
  • Baby weigh clinic 
  • Benefits & Financial Support
  • Child Development
  • Employment & Training
  • Housing
  • Feeding Support
  • Midwives & Health Visiting
  • Speech & Language 
  • Parenting Support
  • Volunteering Opportunities
  • Early Help & Children’s Social Care

Getting help from a Family Hub is simple.

You can walk in or telephone. Opening times are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5pm. 

All our groups are free of charge and most you don't even need to book, just pop along.

Looking for things to do with your children?


Family Hubs are welcoming spaces where families can enjoy fun activities, themed stay-and-plays, and interactive sessions, all while accessing advice and support.

Find out what’s happening near you and discover your local hub: