Speech and Language support at your Best Start Family Hub
Find out about our weekly Speech and Language Therapist support at our Best Start Family Hubs in Sunderland.
Did you know that each of our Family Hubs in Sunderland has a Speech and Language Therapist on site every week? Whether you have questions or concerns about your child's speech and language development, we're here to help.
How you can access support
You can speak to a therapist during:
- Stay and Play sessions
- Parent/carer drop-in sessions
- Super Communicator sessions
Pop in for a friendly chat - no appointment needed or call us on 07353069467.
| Date | Location and time - morning | Location and time - afternoon |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 2nd October | Bunny Hill Family Hub Stay and Play Hylton Lane, Sunderland, SR5 4BW 9.15am - 10.15pm | Coalfield Family Hub Stay and Play Hetton Centre, Welfare Road, Hetton le Hole, DH5 9NE 1.30pm - 2.30pm |
| Friday 3rd October | Thorney Close Family Hub Stay and Play 120 Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JQ 10am - 11am | |
Thursday 7th October
| Rainbow Family Hub Stay and Play 34 Elliott Terrace, Washington, NE37 3AE 9.30am - 10.30am | |
| Thursday 9th October | Winnibell Family Hub Stay and Play 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HS 1.30pm - 2.30pm | |
| Friday 10th October | Thorney Close Family Hub Stay and Play 120 Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JQ 10am - 11am | |
| Monday 13th October | Rainbow Family Hub Time for Rhyme 34 Elliott Terrace, Washington, NE37 3AE 9.30am - 10.30am | |
| Thursday 16th October | Bunny Hill Family Hub Stay and Play Hylton Lane, Sunderland, SR5 4BW 9.15am - 10.15pm | Coalfield Family Hub Stay and Play Hetton Centre, Welfare Road, Hetton le Hole, DH5 9NE 1.30pm - 2.30pm |
| Friday 17th October | Thorney Close Family Hub Stay and Play 120 Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JQ 10am - 11am | |
| Thursday 23rd October | Bunny Hill Family Hub Stay and Play Hylton Lane, Sunderland, SR5 4BW 9.15am - 10.15pm | Winnibell Family Hub Stay and Play 1-4 Lombard Street, Hendon, Sunderland, SR1 2HS 1.30pm - 2.30pm |
| Friday 24th October | Thorney Close Family Hub Stay and Play 120 Thorndale Road, Sunderland, SR3 4JQ 10am - 11am |
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Why it matters?
Early support can make a big difference in your child's communication skills, confidence and school readiness. Our therapists offer practical advice, reassurance and tailored guidance to help your child thrive.
For more information or to find out when a therapist is available, please email your local Family Hub team.
