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
Get in touch
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
Activities with
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Baby Massage
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
Support with colic, reflux and attachment. Please call to speak to our duty practitioner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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....
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.
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....
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
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.
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.
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...
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 &...
School-age health advice drop-in with physical activities on offer
Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...