We are looking for parents and carers to help design the new website and brand for the new Family Hubs in Manchester.

Family Hubs are a new initiative being developed nationally to ensure services and support for families are better connected. The hubs will be based within communities – ensuring families can easily access the support they need locally.

We are inviting parents, carers and family members to tell us about how they access information for families online, and how this can be improved.

We also want to hear your feedback on the brand ideas for Family Hubs, including a new logo!

Manchester’s hub venues will be opening in Cheetham Hill (North Manchester), Longsight (Central Manchester) and Sharston (South Manchester); with further hub sites opening across the city as the programme develops.

Manchester City Council are already running drop-in sessions at each of the hub locations; this additional session specifically focuses on families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND).

Please come along, learn about this new programme, and give us your feedback on ideas for the Family Hub brand and website.

Refreshments will be available throughout and lunch will be served after the session.

Agenda for the Day:

• 10am-12pm : Workshop Proper
  • Introduction to Family Hubs
  • Discussion around branding
  • Discussion around digital resources
• 12-12:30pm : Lunch

About Family Hubs

Family Hubs are centres that, as part of integrated family services, ensure families with children and young people aged 0-19 (up to 25 for those with SEND) receive early help to overcome a range of difficulties and build stronger relationships.

Effective early intervention can improve children’s wellbeing, educational attainment and life chances, reduce family poverty, improve mental health and lead to lower crime, unemployment and other negative outcomes which carry significant cost to the public purse. These centres enhance integrated working by enabling easier access to support, better outcomes for families, more effective service delivery and smarter use of budgets.

Please visit the Family Hubs Network for more information.

About the Facilitators

• Emma McCarten is a Project Manager at Manchester City Council’s Directorate for Children and Education. You can contact her at emma.mccarten@manchester.gov.uk for any questions about the Family Hubs initiative.
• Community Development team
• Manchester City Council Communications team