75 Family Hubs have been successfully piloted around the UK. They are a 'one stop shop' to support parents and children of all ages. The services include midwifery, health visiting, parenting support and council services.
Families in all their shapes and sizes are the building blocks of society, supporting them and strengthening them is vital.
There isn't a perfect manual on parenting but we know that without support late intervention costs not only the individuals, but wider society and our economy, estimated to cost around £17 billion a year.
The Conservative government's Best Start for Life Vision set out 6 action areas to improve health outcomes of all babies in England, delivering long term benefits to families and the NHS. The government invested £300 million in new Family Hubs. These Hubs offer the combination of services many parents need. From conception to age 2 are the critical months that are hugely important in children's health and well being and ensuring they do well in school.
As your prospective parliamentary candidate Kristy Adams is campaigning for two Family Hubs, one for Burgess Hill and one for Haywards Heath. Kristy's campaign is backed by Andrea Leadsom MP, the Government's Early Years Healthy Development Advisor.