Our Groups and Services
NBCC Groups
Drop-in groups – no need to book
Baby Hub
Meet other local parents and gain information and advice about all aspects of your child’s development with the support from children’s centre staff and a local health visiting team. Scales are available to weigh your baby.
Early Birds
A group for parents and carers of non-mobile babies born prematurely or who have spent time in special care.
Family Hub Navigators
To help you and your family find activities or support and the right services that match your needs.
Further information can be found on their webpage.
Infant Feeding Group
A 1-2-1 support for mums, including expectant mums, offering information about all aspects of breast, formula and mixed feeding.
Stay and Play
A fun filled play session for families with children aged 0-5 years. Planned, age-appropriate sensory activities and physical areas for playing, learning, bonding, exploring and developing together.
Bookable Groups
Baby Massage
The baby massage course involves learning gentle, rhythmic stroking of your baby’s body with your hands and is suitable for babies aged 6 weeks up to circa 4 months. The smoothing strokes stimulate the production of the feel-good hormone oxytocin in you and your baby. Setting aside a special time each day to massage your baby is a great way to bond, connect and interact. Relaxation improves sleep patterns, increased flexibility and reduced agitation. Can promote relief of colic, constipation, teething discomfort, excess mucus and muscular tension. Baby massage is also a great way for dads to be involved and create that special bond and time together.
Please complete this form to express your interest in joining a Baby Massage group.
PEEP Group
NBCC runs separate groups for different ages (0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 2-3 years), focusing on strengthening the bond between parents and children whilst promoting early learning through stories, songs and play. Each group provides ideas and activities tailored for the stage of development to help build a child’s communication, social and early literacy skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. Also, an opportunity to meet other parents with children the same age.
Please complete the following form to express your interest in joining a PEEP group.
Other Groups
Childminders
A space where childminders can connect, share experiences, and receive support, and a network for collaboration.
ESOL
English courses for adults over 19. To learn new skills, and gain confidence speaking, reading and writing English.
To book please contact richard.davies@bristol.gov.uk.
ESOL Wellbeing
A 6-week course for parents who have English as a second language. To learn how to deal with the stress and worry which comes from being a parent/carer.
For more details and to book please contact mpcp.bristol@gmail.com or phone 07949 399633
Mums in Mind
A peer support group for mums with children aged 0-2 years who feel like things are getting on top of them.
For more details and to book please contact admin@homestartbristol.org.uk.
or phone: 0117 9501170
Murmuration
8 week nurture group for SEND parents to find belonging and support, build resilience and learn ways stay well on the challenging path.
For more details and to book please visit Murmuration Community Therapy.
Rainbow Group
A stay and play group in a safe environment for pre-school children who have additional needs, and/or disability.
For more details please contact: Helen on 07825 315732
Rockabye
A group to support you and nourish your relationship with your baby through sharing experiences with other parents, singing and sensory play. For mums with babies from 0-7 months old.
For more details and to book please contact samira.karouibarnett@nhs.net.
Young Parents
A drop in stay and play group for parents aged under 23 with children aged 0-5 years.
No need to book.
Other Groups
One to One Family Support
The family Support Team is made up of committed, skilled, approachable, professional and passionate practitioners who canoffer targetted, specific 1:1 family support and signposting. We aim to build open and trusting relationships with families within professional boundaries and we value and respect families’ diverse backgrounds and individual experiences.
Counselling
In-house counselling sessions for the families NBCC & Family Hub work with.
FareShare
FareShare is the Uk’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independant organisations, Together, they take good quality food from right across the food industry and get it to nearly 8000 frontline charities and community groups. Every week they provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people. NBCC receives food deliveries from FareShare at the Longcross site on Tuesdays and welcomes families with need to come and collect produce.
Food Clubs
Food clubs offer a means for families to access a mix of good quality ingredients including fresh fruit and vegetables, dried goods, fresh meat and dairy products. For £1 membership fee and then £3.50 per wee, each member receives a weekly bag of food worth £15-£20. To be eligible for membership you must be either a family with a two year old that is eligible for a free early education place or a family working with a Family Support Worker with a child under five years of age.
Club runs at Southmead Children’s centre on Thursdays from 10am to 11am.
Legal Advice Drop-In
Run by Watkins Solicitors and supported by Next Link. Drop in for free family law and domestic abuse initial advice.
Please contact Next Link for more information.