Family Hubs are excited to announce the launch of the One Stockport Family Hubs app, a powerful new FREE resource that brings Family Hubs support right to your fingertips.

Packed with expert advice, local information, and personalised support, it meets the needs of parents, parents-to-be, and carers, from pregnancy to raising young adults, making it an essential tool for every family in Stockport.

You can get started today by visiting the Family Hubs web pages.

Key features of the One Stockport Family Hubs app include:

• Expert content:Over 2000 videos and articles written by the experts at Essential Parent
• Local information:Find groups and services in Stockport to support your family.
• Support that grows with your family:Receive guidance for every step of your parenting journey, from pregnancy to young people aged 19 years.
• SEND support:Get support for children and young people up to 25 years with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Receiving personalised information:Information tailored to your due date or child’s age pushed out to you by app.
• One app for all your children:Add all your children for a one-stop resource for all ages.
• Localised notifications:Receive information and notifications directly from local Family Hubs teams.
• For everyone:Available in 75 languages on both iOS and Android.

Councillor Wendy Meikle, Cabinet Member for Education, Children and Families at Stockport Council says:

“As a council, one of our key ambitions is to ensure that every child in Stockport has the best possible start in life. One Stockport Family Hubs bring together essential services that support children and young people, both in local neighbourhoods and online. Listening to families` requests for easier access to information on the go, we are excited to introduce the Family Hubs app. This app will make it even simpler for families to access the help they need, wherever they are and whenever they need it."

Family Hubs bring together early help provided by council, NHS and wider partners, including the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector. Support covers all aspects of family life, from early help with infants to support with teenagers and school leavers, as well as broader issues such as cost of living, debt and parental mental health.

Nic Firth, Chief Nurse for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust says:

“We are proud to be part of One Stockport Family Hubs. Our midwives, health visitors and school nurses work in partnership with Stockport Council to help give local families with children the support that they need. The new app is an excellent way of helping families to access that support even more easily, and we are delighted to support its launch.”

Family Hubs networks work together as one team to support people in their neighbourhoods where they feel most comfortable. Look for Family Hubs signage at your local library, in community centres or rooms, or at your leisure centre, and you’ll find staff trained to help you find the support you need. You can also use the online Family Hub anytime, any day, to find information, help and support, including a directory of all local family services and an events calendar.

Councillor Meikle continues:

“One Stockport Family Hubs exemplify our Stockport Live Well approach, which focusses on connecting communities and putting people at the heart of everything we do. Family Hubs are the golden thread that links the breadth of support available to families. You can access this support at community locations or via our website. Now with the Family Hubs app, your Family Hubs support is just a tap away.”

You can download the Greater Manchester Family Hub app from the App store (iOS) or Google play store (Android) and choose Stockport to get started.