Sunshine Family Hub, Malvern

Sunshine Family Hub, Malvern

Information about Sunshine family hub in Malvern Vale.

Opening hours

Tuesday to Thursday: 08:30am to 3:30pm (until 1 April 2025)
Tuesday to Wednesday: 08:30am to 3:30pm (from April 2025)

Unfortunately, we will be closed on the following dates:

  • 14 April to 25 April 2025
  • 4 August to 29 August 2025
  • 22 December 2025 to 2 January 2026

Families will still be able to contact us via the phone number: 01684 577442. The team will also be out and about in the Malvern Hills Community delivering so will still be able to let families access things like Breast Pumps and vitamins whilst we are not open at the Hub.

What's on offer?

You can find out what groups and support is available at Sunshine family hub below

Antenatal courses and groups

Birth and Beyond provides free antenatal sessions for parents to be on topics such as:

  • getting to know your unborn baby
  • changes for you and your partner
  • giving birth and meeting baby
  • your health and wellbeing (parents)
  • feeding, bathing and practical care of your new baby
  • information about people and services who are there for you

It is recommended that you start Birth and Beyond Worcestershire between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy.

Sessions run over four consecutive weeks and last two hours with a further session after your baby is born.

To find out more about antenatal courses including how to book, contact the family hub.

There are also free NHS online courses for expectant parents that you can complete as and when suits you. Find out more here: Understanding pregnancy, labour, birth and your baby

Appointments: midwife and health visiting service

Midwifery and Health Visiting Service (Well Baby clinics and development checks) clinics are run by appointment only. Visit: Our Services | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Speech and Language Therapy (SALT)

SALT clinics are run by appointment only.

Speech and Language Drop in sessions are available at Sunshine family hub.

Vitamins

Vitamins are available for free through the Healthy Start scheme or to purchase at a low cost at the family hub, this includes:

  • pregnancy and breastfeeding vitamins (£1.00 or free with a healthy start card)
  • vitamin drops for babies and young children - these are suitable from birth to 4 years old (£1.80 or free with a healthy start card)

Where cash payments are made, exact change would be appreciated please.

Unfortunately, family hubs are unable to accept payment by debit/credit card.

Parenting groups and Stay, Weigh, and Play

Sunshine family hub runs the following parenting groups:

Please note: we do reserve the right to close the group if the activity rooms reach capacity.

Understanding Your Baby, Sunshine offers Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Teen groups which run over a course of up to 10 weeks. To find out more or to book visit:

Workshops and courses

Short workshops are available on topics such as sleep, fussy eating, behaviour, and teen brain.

You can also access Understanding Your Baby; Understanding Your Child and Understanding Your Teen groups which run over a course of up to 10 weeks. To find out more or to book visit:

There are free NHS online courses for parents and carers that you can complete as and when suits you. Find out more here: Online courses for emotional health and wellbeing

To find out about other courses and workshops visit: Support, courses, and workshops for parents, carers and grandparents

Volunteering opportunities

The Family Hubs are supported by friendly volunteers, helping young people and families across Worcestershire in a number of different services. If you are interested in making a difference and volunteering within your local family hub, then the following roles are available:

  • administration/business support volunteer
  • community hub volunteer including Stay, Weigh and Play
  • parenting peer supporter 

For more information or to express an interest, see: Volunteering opportunities

Other services and support

Other services and support include:

  • food bank vouchers
  • information on childcare, finances, parenting and education
  • breast pump hire
  • clothing exchange
  • book exchange
  • baby clothing exchange
  • stop smoking appointments (for families during pregnancy - please speak to your midwife. For adults living with a child or young person under the age of 19 - please contact the Smoke Free Homes service for Worcestershire Families)
  • advice on a range of health and wellbeing topics and signposting to support for you and your family

Contact and referral details

Address: Malvern Vale Community Centre, Swinyard Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1GU

Phone: 01684 577442

Or you can request information and support here:

Contact your Family Hub or make a referral

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