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Using a Family Hub

Family Hubs are for all families living in Dorset Council area. They provide information and services for families with children from conception to age 18. This is up to age 25 for children and young people with SEND. 

We all need information or support from time to time, but sometimes it can be difficult to know where to go or who to ask. 

Family Hubs bring together workers from Dorset Council, Health Services, and Voluntary and Community Organisations in one place. This helps to make sure you get the right support when you need it.

Find your nearest Family Hub

This service is rolling out gradually. We will be adding Family Hubs as they open here:

Image of the Centre building in Ferndown

Find out where to find The Centre, activity timetables and contact information.
Image of Julian's Bridge in Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Find out where to find Leigh Park, activity timetables and contact information.
Image of Colmer's Hill in Bridport

Find the Bridport Family Hub, activity timetables and contact information.
Image of Wareham Quay in Dorset

Find out where to find the Wareham Family Hub, activity timetables and contact information.
Image of Swanage Bay, Dorset

Find out where to find the Swanage Family Hub, activity timetables and contact information.
Image of The Dorchester Library and Learning Centre

Dorchester Family Hub is in the early stages of opening in Dorchester Library, find out more.

Children's Centres and Family Hub Network Points

We also have children's centres and Family Hub Network Points, which offer some of the services you'll find at your Family Hub. Find the nearest one to you:
 

Chesil

Bincombe Valley Children's Centre (Chesil locality)

Information, services and activities at Bincombe Valley Children's Centre.

Portland Outlooks Children's Centre (Chesil locality)

Information, services and activities at Portland Outlooks Children's Centre.

The Mulberry Children's Centre (Chesil locality)

Information, services and activities at The Mulberry Children's Centre.

East Dorset

Corfe Mullen Family Hub Network Point

Information, services and activities at Corfe Mullen Family Hub Network Point

North Dorset

Blandford Children's Centre (North Dorset locality)

Information, services and activities at Blandford Children's Centre.

Gillingham Children's Centre outreach base (North Dorset locality)

Information, services and activities at Gillingham Children's Centre outreach base.

Shaftesbury Children's Centre (North Dorset locality)

Information, services and activities at Shaftesbury Children's Centre.

Sherborne Children's Centre (North Dorset locality)

Information, services and activities at Sherborne Children's Centre.

Sturminster Newton Children's Centre outreach base (North Dorset locality)

Information, services and activities at Sturminster Newton Children's Centre outreach base.

Purbeck

Bovington Children's Centre (Purbeck locality)

Information, services and activities at Bovington Children's Centre.

Upton Family Hub Network Point

Information, services and activities at Upton Family Hub Network Point.

West Dorset

Lyme Regis Children's Centre outreach base (West Dorset locality)

Information, services and activities at Lyme Regis Children's Centre.