From April 2026, Southend Family Centres are becoming Best Start Family Hubs. Find out more.

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Best Start Family Hubs

Find your nearest hub

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Sessions and Services

Whats on?

We offer a variety of free sessions, services and courses to children aged 0 to 5 years and their families. Providing play sessions, information workshops and parental support from pregnancy. The Best Start Family Hubs and Satelittes provide information and advice which is there for you and your family during the early years.

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Best Start in Life

About Us

  • What is a Southend Best Start Family Hub?
  • Meet the Team
  • What can I expect when I visit a Hub?
  • FAQs

Contact details

Southend Best Start Family Hubs

Southend Health Visitors

Support and Other Services

Family Support

Latest news

  • Bibs and Bobs Donations

    We are accepting donations for Bibs and Bobs Baby Bank on Thursdays at Summercourt Family Centre between 9.30am to 11.30am.

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Book Tickets