The Family Information Service are a free impartial service providing information, advice, and support on childcare in Hull. You can contact them via 01482 318 318 or [email protected].
Latest information from them:
Family Hubs provide a ‘one-stop-shop’ for you and your family in Hull to access information, advice and support. Each hub provides a wide range of services to support you during pregnancy, for baby and toddlers and parents. Weekly activities include baby massage, sensory, music session and playgroups.
There are 12 across the city, find the timetable for your local one here. Or call them/pop in –
Would you know what to do if your baby or child stopped breathing Can you spot the early signs of Meningitis (and did you know it is not the rash) or Sepsis?
Our 2-hour, CPD accredited Baby & Child first aid classes in Hull and the East Riding are available every month. They cover CPR, choking, burns, bleeding, shock, meningitis and sepsis, febrile seizures, bumps and broken bones. This is an essential course for any parent, parent-to-be and grandparents.
You can book a place at one of our open classes (£25pp) which run monthly in Beverley, Cottingham and Anlaby, or you can arrange a class in the comfort of your own home. Pre-crawling babies are welcome at our classes.
They also run qualification courses – accredited by the First Aid Industry Body our blended option covers the EYFS and OFSTED requirements for Paediatric First Aid at Work.
Mini First Aid are the UK’s leading provider in Baby & Child First Aid Classes delivering to over thousand families a week. We are the only First Aid provider in our category on Trustpilot to be rated 5 stars. In 2021 we secured the backing of the BBC Dragon’s Den star Sara Davies MBE who said “I knew I wanted to be part of a business that saves lives”.
Remember it is better to know it and not need it, than need it and not know it. To find out more and book, email [email protected] or visit their website here. You can follow them on facebook here.
#AndysManClub is a group for men to go and talk. The single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK is suicide. Andys Man Club aims to help change this by encouraging men to talk and making a forum for men in Hull to go and have a conversation with other men.
Currently there are 4 meeting places in Hull – Hull College Craven Park, Airco Business Lounge Goulton Street, Bonus Youth Arena Pickering Road, Orchard Park Road and Humber Bridge Wellbeing Hub.
Also meet in Beverley, Bridlington and Goole. Find the Yorkshire venue list here.
For more information email them on [email protected] or find out more on their website here.
A new website has launched for Hull and our region (Humber, Coast and Vale) to help pregnant women and their loved ones to stop smoking – Bump the Habit. It contains lots of info including a service finder which shows where the nearest stop smoking services are located, plus real-life stop smoking stories and a myth-busting section. Take a look here – Bump the Habit.
In Hull we also have the fabulous team at Smokefree Hull on hand for help and advice too.
For mums to be from your 2nd and 3rd trimester through to your child’s infancy, living in HU8 and HU9 postcodes.
We know pregnancy can be an exciting time but it can also be overwhelming. Supporting you in pregnancy with personalised care, help with appointments, emotional support, advice on how to keep your baby safe in the home. Here for those that need extra help.
We can offer you friendly individual support, support in friendly groups, baby workshops and massage, understanding what to expect and when, someone to listen, meet and make friends.
To find out more or join us contact Sophie Garner on 01482 790277, 07706260001 or email [email protected].
Child Dynamix, 95 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 3QB
We are the Parent Peer Mentor team and we work with parents across Hull who have a child between 10 – 16 years who need one to one support. We recruit volunteer mentors who will support parents in their home over 6 sessions or more if needed . Parents can self-refer or be referred by schools or any other organisations.
We are looking for –
Please call 01482 799070 and talk to Liz if you are interested or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Or visit the website for more info.
East Riding – The ISPHNS team run child health clinics at the children’s centre’s in Anlaby, Brough, Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham, Driffield, Goole, Hessle, Hedon, Hornsea, Pocklington, Market Weighton, Withernsea. All are by appointment only – please call 01482 689689.
Hull – Child Health Clinics are a drop in service, no need to book just turn up. For more information call 01482 259600. Latest clinic timetable:
Parent Line – a free text service for any questions or advice about your child’s health (ages 0-5 years), answered by a Health Visitor in your area. If you live in Hull text 07312 263206. If you live in the East Riding text 07312 277070.
Connect Well Hull is a friendly, free and confidential service for people living in Hull and are registered with a Hull GP.
They help people manage their health better and improve wellbeing by providing advice and supporting them to access local community groups, activities and services. You can access a Wellbeing Co-ordinator who can help you find out what organisations can benefit you or a Welfare Adviser who offer advice on a wide range of issues from money to family problems, to benefits, housing and employment.
Appointments can be made on their website here or call 01482 2176670 or email [email protected]
Are you a dad, stepdad, grandad or partner of a mum, with a child under 2? Or is your partner expecting? Come along for a free cuppa, snack and a chat with others at:
All welcome. No need to book, just drop in. Run by Homestart Hull.
The Oral Health Foundation promotes better oral health for all. They have a Dental Helpline, a confidential and independent advice service available from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday, which you can call for any dental advice on 01788 539780, or visit their website here lots of information.
The City Healthcare Partnership CIC in Hull and the East Riding also has lots of useful information, have a look at their website here. Their Dental Services can be contacted on 01482 247111 or you can email the Oral Health Promotion Team at [email protected] or text TOOTH to 61825.
Dental care is FREE for all pregnant women and for women until their baby is 1 year old. Dental care is FREE for all children, including up to 18 years if they are in full time education.
Dyslexia Sparks is Hull and East Yorkshire’s only registered charity for dyslexia. We support dyslexic individuals of all ages to fulfil their potential with diagnostic dyslexia assessments, specialist tuition, and advice.
Our diagnostic assessments and specialist tuition are available for adults and children (from age 7 onwards) at our centres in Hull and Melton. You do not need a referral to access our services and can contact us direct to book an appointment or to discuss how we can help. As a registered charity Dyslexia Sparks can provide financial support to help with the costs of dyslexia assessments and specialist tuition for eligible households in Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire.
We help families of dyslexic individuals through peer support and professional advice. Our parent support group is free to attend and runs during term time, usually on the second Thursday of every month. The sessions often feature guest speakers and particular topics. We work with schools to help spot the signs of dyslexia and apply techniques to support dyslexic learners within mainstream education too.
For further information or to book an appointment, visit www.dyslexiasparks.org.uk or contact us on 01482 234856 or at [email protected]
The Children’s Centres in the East Riding run lots of good, mostly free classes and sessions for babies and pre-schoolers. They also have parenting classes and a range of other free support services. Call your nearest for info and latest timetable, or find it here. East Riding Children’s Centres are located at –
East Riding health visitors and school nurses (ISPHNS) have a very useful and informative website with a wealth of health and wellbeing information tailored by age, from babies to teenagers. You can visit it here.
They also have a Facebook page to share health information on details of other community support groups.
If you are a family in the East Riding, the East Riding of Yorkshire Council are aiming to encourage and help residents to use the correct bins for family waste. Let’s try to increase our recycling by making sure the right waste is going in the right bin, to keep the blue bin material as clean as possible. Nappies need to go in the green bin.
You can read the Mumbler blog about nappies here.
If you have a large, young family and need more, any residents who feel they are struggling with their current bin capacity should contact (01482) 393939 or [email protected] for advice and help.
You can find more information on their website here.
Expecting a new baby? Or even not sure what seat to get them next? Have a chat with your local independent specialist, East Yorkshire Car Seats. Stocking Axkid and Britax, 2 of the world’s leading brands in car seat safety, East Yorkshire Car Seats covers seats suitable from birth all the way up to 12 years old.
Working by appointment only for a personalised 1 to 1 conversation, I like to give parents recommendations specific to them and their needs so they walk away feeling confident they’ve made the right choice.
If you’re interested, you can contact me via text 07723 493431, social media, or my website with no obligation. Based in Keyingham, HU12.
ERIC is the only charity dedicated to the bowel and bladder health of all children and teenagers in the UK. Their vision is that “every child and teenager with a bowel or bladder condition can access support and live free from embarrassment, shame, isolation and fear”.
Bowel and bladder problems have perhaps more impact than almost any other medical condition on children’s self esteem, education and social relationships, and effective treatment can change children’s lives. The stress that comes with dealing with a child’s wetting or soiling problem can be considerable for families too. Disrupted sleep, constant washing of clothing or bedding and a reluctance to leave the house can place a heavy burden on family life. We hear every day from parents struggling to cope with the consequences of their child’s condition.
Most bowel and bladder problems are avoidable and treatable, yet it’s estimated that only 11% of those affected ask for help. In England alone, there are 15,000 hospital admissions for paediatric cases of chronic constipation and urinary tract infections (UTIs) each year. 80% of these could be avoided if the problems were spotted early and dealt with properly, according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
If you need help or advice to with your child’s bowel or bladder visit ERIC’s website here or call the free helpline 0808 169 9949
Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity providing grants to families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.
For more information contact them on 01904 550055 or email [email protected]
The Family Information Services Hub (FISH) at East Riding of Yorkshire Council have lots of useful information for families, including childcare providers. Visit their website here.
Fitmums & Friends – support to be more active. Want to be more active? Need a helping hand to get started? Fitmums & Friends can help. Fitmums & Friends offers fitness walking, running, buggy and cycling sessions across Hull and East Yorkshire. Our sessions are friendly and fun, and support all abilities, from beginners to those who already exercise more regularly. Everyone is welcome – no need to be a mum or fit – men are welcome too and all ages (over 16 years).
If you’d like a helping hand to get to your first sessions, we can:
This course is designed to help native speakers of English overcome problems they may have with spoken and written English.
It covers punctuation, spelling, grammatical terminology and common errors when writing, for example the use of the apostrophe. Differences between the following pairs of words are discussed: affect and effect, practice and practise, sat and sitting, stationary and stationery, their and there, who’s and whose, your and you’re, it’s and its…and the list goes on.
With many years’ combined teaching experience, Ray Stow and his team aim to provide thoroughly researched and specialist material, tailored to suit individual needs. All generic teaching materials have been written by him and thereafter materials are produced for the specific individual or group.
Ray Stow is a former school Head of Modern Languages Department and Senior Sixth Form Tutor. His company was established over 30 years ago and the English Grammar Course has been delivered successfully to a number of private individuals and companies.
For details contact Ray on 01482 840606 or 07795164843, email [email protected].
The Good Egg Safety give free advice on how to fit and use baby and children’s car seat correctly. They have a free downloadable guide and lots of advice on their website. They also run several car seat clinics around Hull throughout the year, you can find their next ones by visiting their website events page here.
Hosted by Good Place Therapies: Inclusive fun club for ages 6-14 years in Elloughton, differentiated activities to suit all ages and needs. Promoting positive mental health through crafts and play.
To find out dates and book a place call 07538 018630 or email [email protected].
St Marys Hall, Elloughton, HU15 1JF.
A new forum for parents and children at the Hull Deaf Centre, 63 Spring Bank, Hull, HU3 1AJ.
Takes place on Fridays in the school holidays between 9:30am and 12noon.
For Deaf families – Deaf parent with deaf or hearing children and also hearing parent with deaf child and hearing siblings also welcome. Families with birth to teens welcome.
Chat, socialise and share wisdom with other deaf parents. Bring along your little ones to play as you chat. BSL interpreter will be present. Great facilities, refreshments, free parking.
School runs, family commitments or access concerns stopping you getting into work? Then call SSU today. Our team will support you with recognised training and valuable work placements to suit your situation. Call Mark on 01482 598951 or email [email protected] to find out more.
HENRY a FREE 8 week parenting course, open and free to Hull residents. There are 2 courses to choose from:
It covers topics such as positive meals times, supporting children as they grow older and managing behaviour. The course is delivered online and in groups – for more information contact [email protected]. For latest days and venues and to book a free place contact your Family Hub (previously known as children’s centres) direct.
For latest days and venues and to book a free place (or contact your Family Hub direct), or go to www.henry.org.uk.
A safe and confidential community and a wide range support network for all people suffering with the physical and emotional aspects of endometriosis, adenomyosis, PCOS and all gynaecological conditions.
We are a peer run support group full of people with lives experience. Please get in touch for and advice and to find a support group in Hull and East Yorkshire – email [email protected], visit the website here.
Home Start are the UKs leading family support charity.
They help parents build better lives for their children in the local communities. Their support helps –
Find out more about the service provided in Hull by calling 0800 0686368 or visit https://www.home-start.org.uk/
House of Light is a perinatal mental health charity offering support and counselling to parents’ pre-conception to post birth who are struggling with mental health difficulties following pregnancy, birth and in cases of loss, miscarriage, termination, and stillbirth.
We offer one to one counselling, group peer support, telephone, and email support, and one to one support within Hull Women’s and Children’s Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Founded in 2007 and driven forward by women of lived experience of perinatal illness, we are just as passionate about helping people and raising awareness today, as we were the day we started. Pregnancy, birth and parenthood is a time of huge change and can feel overwhelming. House of Light are there to support you. For more information on how they can help you please call on 01482 580499 or 0800 0432031 which is free from a landline or email [email protected]. You can also find out more information on their website here.
House of Light run groups for parents to come along for a hot drink, toast and a chat. It’s a welcoming and safe space to touch base and make connections with others. The groups are free of charge and they currently run at:
The Hull & East Riding Sling Library hire out slings for you to wear your baby in. They offer advice on the right sling and help with fitting. Regular sessions are held in Hull, Willerby, Beverley and Hessle. It’s run by Jill Harrison, for more info and to contact her call 07865046999, email [email protected] or visit their facebook page here.
Hull women’s aid provides safe accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse where they will receive help and support.
We have a Floating Support service for women who have experienced domestic abuse on a 1-1 basis in their own home, providing both emotional and practical support. Alongside this is the Outreach service offering the support for women in temporary accommodation. We also offer a children and young person’s service support for both females and males up to the age of 25. This can be done either 1-1 or sibling group work.
Our advice line is 01482 446099 or visit our website here for more info.
There is a wealth of information about keeping your family safe from fire on the Humberside fire and rescue website here, such as fitting smoke alarms and fire prevention.
You can also call for free safety advice for you and your family on 0300 3038242.
Gain more confidence as a parent-to-be, parent, grandparent and carer and try these free handy parenting guides full of top tips and advice.
Children do not come with instructions or a handbook. ‘Understanding Your Pregnancy’, ‘Understanding Your Baby’ and ‘Understanding Your Child’ are a set of three online guides with useful hints, tips and support from pregnancy through to children aged 18.
These guides are free for Hull residents and are available to use by going to www.inourplace.co.uk and use the access code FREEDOM.
Do you sometimes feel as if no one understands what you are going through? The Depression & Anxiety Services Hull are here to help support, guide and find solutions to whatever problems you’re experiencing. You are not on your own.
There are many ways to book an appointment and you’ll be seen within 7 days – visit your GP, call 01482 247111 or text TALK to 61825.
They also run a free course to help you manage difficult situations like anxiety and depression – Stress Control. To book call 01482 335627 or email [email protected]
Listening Books is offering FREE memberships to those with print impairments in Hull and East Riding, who would find our fees a barrier to joining. Access 10,000 audiobooks for all ages and interests, online or via our postal MP3 CD service. You can sign up on our website.
The Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) is a partnership of organisations, women and their families working together to deliver improvements in local maternity services.
The information on their website is aimed at those who will receive the majority of their maternity care through midwifery services and obstetric consultant care through one or more of the following hospital Trusts – York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. Some women, babies and families with special requirements may need to travel outside this area.
On this website you can find information about services local to you, general pregnancy and birth advice, and information on more specialist services including post-natal mental health services. If you are a professional you can find information about local courses and training.
Peach and Pea is a Sling Library with a difference – we offer a free support service. We can help with getting your own sling to fit just right or try one of ours to rent out. Free home visits can be done or join in one of our group sessions.
For more information email [email protected] or visit their website here.
Come along to a Peep group. Ideas for learning through play: shared in a relaxed way with ideas for things to do at home. For Parents and children aged 2-4years.
Starting on Monday 19th February 10am -11am for 6 weeks at Mersey Sunshine Centre, Hull. Runs for 6 weeks. Contact Marfleet Family Hub on 705333.
Also available at other Family Hubs throughout the year, contact your nearest one for info.
Providing information, support and advice to women in East Hull. A confidential project run by women for women. Services include – drop in for a cuppa and a chat or see a support worker, get involved with young womens projects, volunteering opportunities, social activities, charity shop, umbrella housing scheme, domestic abuse support, free childcare, free courses and activities.
185 Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5UY. Open Monday to Friday 10am-4pm. More info on their website here.
Dedicated to recycling family household waste items that can’t be put in the recycling bin. Items are then processed through Terracycle which then gives back points for weights which are ‘cashed in’ for money for a chosen charity. Our chosen charity is Kicks Count. The waste doesn’t go to landfill and it earns funds for a great charity too.
We collect – biscuit & cracker wrappers, crisp packets, confectionary packaging, stamps, baby food pouches and dental care products.
All information is on their facebook group here, please contact organiser Gemma through there.
Are you between 16 and 29 and need guidance as a single parent? The Single Parent Project can help with employability, further training and qualifications, volunteering and confidence building, work placements, advice and guidance and personalised one to one support. A key worker will help your educational and employment goals and any barriers such as financial, mental health and housing. It includes regular, informal learning sessions.
The Single Parent Project works in partnership with the Goodwin Development Trust group of Children’s Centres offering support such as family support, midwifery, doula and breastfeeding support, sexual health, health and smoking cessation.
For more info on the Single Parent Project contact the Goodwin Team on 01482 485958 or email [email protected] / [email protected]
Talking about Loss is a new charity in East Yorkshire to support people affected by bereavement and other forms of loss, such as job, self-confidence and good health. The charity plans to set up the TAL Community Hub in Market Weighton later this year to provide counselling, workshops and a range of other activities to help people find a new way forward in life. At the moment, it is hosting regular virtual wellbeing social events on Zoom.
Website: talkingaboutloss.co.uk
Email for more details: [email protected]
The Milk Trail aims to help families find out more about breastfeeding in Hull, it’s a free trail to do around city centre venues. It’s fun to do, free and can be done at anyone’s pace. Those getting involved do not need to have breastfed or be currently breastfeeding to take part – everyone is invited. The map can be picked up from any of the Hull Family Hubs, the Tourist Information stand in Paragon Interchange Station and any of the venues on the Milk Trail.
Tongue tie clinic in Ossett, West Yorkshire, accepting private tongue tie bookings from across Yorkshire.
Run by experienced midwives and tongue tie practitioners. Offering same/next day appointments, enabling timely support. Visit the website for more information and to book an appointment.
The Young Women’s Trust supports young women aged 18-30 with free telephone coaching, helping them build strong mental health, set goals, and stay motivated. They also offer a free CV feedback service giving personalised, detailed feedback on CVs and job applications.
The service is all run over the phone and email so may be able to support young women who are feeling particularly isolated at the moment. Find out more on their website here.
The service operates on self-referrals so young women can sign themselves up easily online here.
