Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

About

On behalf of Essex County Council and the NHS, Virgin Care and Barnardo’s provide a range of child and family services throughout Essex that are free at the point of delivery.

Mid Essex Tel: 0300 247 0014
North Essex Tel: 0300 247 0015
South Essex Tel: 0300 247 0013
West Essex Tel: 0300 247 0122

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Telephone
0300 247 0014

Email
Ecfws.southessex@barnardos.org.uk

Location

Barnardo's Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
Northlands Park Family Hub
Davenants
Basildon
Essex SS13 1QX

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Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service


Affinity Programme

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

For 5-16 year olds at risk of exclusion to emotional dysregulation. Referral only through school.

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Antenatel Infant Feeding Workshops

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

If you are an expectant parent (28 weeks plus) we would love to invite you along to our Antenatal Infant Feeding Workshop, to provide information and support around preparing for...

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Asylum Seeker Support

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

ECFWS is going in and doing welcome/intro visits and health checks for everyone in accommodation who has children. We are inviting families along to our centres, providing them with information...

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Baby & Toddler Rhyme-time

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

10.15am - 10.45am Monday/Wednesday/Thursday and 11.15am - 11.45am Monday. Stories and rhymes for under 5's - term time only. Please note that this is a group run by the library.

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Baby Beginnings

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

A drop in, 10 week rolling programme for parents/carers and babies aged 0-1 years, covering play and development including crafts and singing.

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Baby Massage

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Support with colic, reflux and attachment. Please call to speak to our duty practitioner.

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Baby Massage

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

4 week course. 12.30-1.30pm. Support with colic, reflux and attachment. Please call to speak to our duty practitioner.

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Community Pantry

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Pop in during opening hours to access our free Community Pantry stocked with surplus food from local supermarkets.

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Community Wardrobes

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Pop in during our opening hours to access our free Community Wardrobe - clothes available for 0-8 year olds.

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Development Reviews

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

9-12 months & 30-36 months. 9.30am - 2pm weekdays. As assessment of your child's growth and development. You will be contacted to book an appointment.

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Development Reviews 9-12 months & 30-36 months

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

9.30am - 12.30pm As assessment of your child's growth and development. You will be contacted to book an appointment.

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Drop-in support & self weight

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

9.30am - 4.30pm Chetwood Family Hub: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday Chelmsford West Delivery Site: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Chelmsford Central Family Hub: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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Emotional regulation and resilience group

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Emotional regulation and resilience group. 6 week course, for 5-11 year olds. Please call us to find out more or to book a place.

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First Time Parents

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Support for new parents/carers. 4-week course. Please call for confirmation of location and to book.

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Healthy Start Vitamins

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

If you are pregnant or have a child aged under 4 years, then you may be eligible to receive free Healthy Start vitamins. Visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk to check eligibility and apply....

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Infant Feeding Support

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Support and information on feeding your baby - breastfeeding, formula feeding or combi-feeding. Please call to book.

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Introducing Solids

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Chelmsford West: Second Tuesday of the month, 10am - 12pm. Support and advice on introducing solid food to your baby. (Bookable 1 week workshop) Chelmsford Central: Fourth Wednesday each month....

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Let's Talk Together

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Support for 18-30 month old children with their early language development. Call for further advice and to book. 11am - 12.30pm Chetwood Family Hub: Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm

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Multiples Stay, Play and Learn

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

A drop in, 10-week rolling programme for parents/carers with twins, multiple and more aged 0-5 years, covering play and development including crafts and singing.

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New Parents Rhymetime

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

3-3.30pm. Stories and rhymes for under 1s. Please note that this is a group run by the library.

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Relaxed play group

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

A fun drop in play group for 0-8 year olds, aimed at children who may benefit from a calmer environment and supportive of children who may experience sensory overload. Inclusive...

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School-age health advice drop-in

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Drop-in to discuss support on sleep, toileting, behaviour, anxiety and other concerns. Open to all. Last Tuesday of the month (term time only) 2.45 - 4pm. Moulsham Junior School &...

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2.30 - 4.45pm Drop-in for support around sleep, toileting, emotional wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, keeping active, healthy relationships. There will be activities available for young people to engage in and get...

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SEND Stay, Play and Learn

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

A weekly drop-in play group for 0-8 year olds and their parents/carers. The group is aimed at children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (no diagnosis needed). This is...

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SEND Support Group

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

9.30am - 11.30am 1st Thursday each month. This group is run by SEND4ALL, a local charity that supports families who have children with diagnosed or undiagnosed SEND. Drop in and...

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Stay, Play and Learn

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

1st session 9.30am - 10.30am, 2nd session 10.45am - 11.45am A drop in, 10 week rolling programme for parents/carers and children aged 1-5 years, covering play and development including crafts...

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Stay, Play and Learn

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

10am - 11.30am A drop-in, 10 week rolling programme, for parents/carers and children aged 1-5 years, covering play and development including crafts and singing.

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Typical Toddler Behaviour: Drop In

Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service

Typical Toddler Drop-in support session. We can support and provide advice for your 1-4 year old around sleep, fussy eating, behaviour, toileting and more. Please call or check our Facebook...

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