Consultation launched on the future structure of local Family Hubs

Roy Martin
Roy Martin
February 6, 2024
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BCP Council wants to hear from children, young people and their families on the future of local hubs and early help services.

The proposed changes aim to save £1.1 million to help balance the council’s budget in 2024/25 as part of a wider budget consultation currently taking place.

BCP says the survey is not about reducing facilities but will be looking at ways to operate the hubs more efficiently.

Hub services are provided by a wide range of people such as midwives, health visitors, other health providers, nurseries, schools, youth workers and voluntary and community groups.

Throughout the consultation period, events will be held where residents can meet officers and ask questions about the proposals:

You can read the information document here and share your views on the proposals using the online survey

Cllr Richard Burton, Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People said: “Children and young people are at the heart of this work; we want to deliver services that best meet their needs.

“This consultation is about enabling families to only have to tell their story once to access the help and support that they need.

“By changing the structure of service, we can deliver what children, young people and their families need in a more timely and cost-effective way.”

To help councils to continue to deliver services that meet rising demand, while dealing with financial pressures, a Family Hub Transformation Grant has been made
available to BCP Council by central government.

The consultation will close at midnight on 10 March 2024.

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