New to Newcastle

If you are looking for family activities, our Family Hubs are great place to start. Each hub has different things on that you can do including;

  • Baby and toddler groups
  • Youth groups
  • Training opportunities
  • Childcare
  • Mental health support
  • Health visiting
  • Community midwifery

Find your nearest family hub

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Find a dentist
Find a doctor
Find a foodbank
Apply for a school place
Find an ESOL class
Find a library

Parenting in the UK

Parenting in the UK might feel different from what you're used to. There is lots of support to help you feel confident and connected. You can speak to a friendly family partner at your local Family Hub. They’ll listen, offer advice, and help you find the right support.

Togetherness: Free online courses

Visit Togetherness and enter the access code NEFAMILIES to explore online courses for free. Whatever stage you are at, from pregnancy to parenting teenagers, there is something for you.

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City of Sanctuary

Newcastle is proud to be a City of Sanctuary. This means we are part of a network of towns and cities across the country that are places of safety. 

Our aim is for Newcastle to be a welcoming city, where people have easy access to local services and support. This makes it easier to rebuild their lives from the day they arrive. 

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Parenting support

Find out more about our parenting groups that give you the opportunity to learn more about child development and more. 

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Parenting in the UK

‘Parenting in the UK’ is a guide for parents who are refugees and asylum seekers and others who are new to the UK. 

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Things to do

Find activities and support available near you. 

Information from https://childrenandfamiliesnewcastle.org.uk/
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