Children's Health & Activities
We're here to support you to care for your child's health until the age of 5
Please give us a call to book your appointment 020 8809 9050
We provide for your health, information and family support needs.
We go much further than offering an educational environment for your children. The Lubavitch Children’s Centre acts as a focal point for all your health, information and family support needs.
We recognise that having children is an immense pleasure but can also be a very challenging period in anyone’s life. Dealing with a first child is an unknown and often daunting experience and having a new baby whilst caring for you other children can be hard to adjust too.
We, therefore, go much further than offering an educational environment for your children. The Lubavitch Children’s Centre acts as a focal point for all your health, information and family support needs from before the birth of your baby and throughout their childhood – all under one roof.
In addition to our range of health care services for families, we are able to provide advice on how to access the grants and benefits parents are entitled to. We also run sessions on safety in the home including home security, fire safety, first aid for children and schemes for free stair gates and window locks.
We operate a wide range of services but you can be sure that if you or your child has a need we can’t meet, our trained staff will do their best to point you in the right direction.
Physiotherapy
Advice Clinic
Are you concerned about your child's physical development? Does your child experience difficulties or delays with gross motor tasks e.g sitting, crawling and walking, balance, posture, co-ordination etc.?
An experienced physiotherapist from Hackney Ark will be able to assess your child and give advice.
Thursday 9:00am- 11:20am
15th May & 17th July
This is for Hackney residents aged 0-5 years old
Limited appointments available
Immunisations
Thursdays 9:00am – 11:20am
8th & 22nd May, 12th & 26th June, 10th July
Protect your child from common childhood diseases.
For Hackney residents or registered at a Hackney GP.
Please bring your child’s red book.
By appointment only.
Oral Health Promotion
Find out why and how to look after your baby’s teeth.
With Michelle Ting,
Oral health practitioner.
Tuesday 11:00am – 12:00pm
6th May, 17th June, 15th July
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Dunstan Baby Language
A 2 part programme that will train you to listen to your baby and respond to his needs after recognising his cries.
Thursdays 10:00 -11:00
7th & 14th November 2024, 27th February & 6th March 2025
Please call in to book your place 020 8809 9050
Tummy Time
Experience of being on their tummy helps babies to push up, roll over, sit up, crawl and pull to stand
6th May & 24th June
{Part of Baby Club}
Speech & Language Assessment Clinic
Does your child experience difficulties with speech, language and communication? Or do they lack skills needed for this, like attention, listening & interaction? Please come along and our therapists will assess your child's language skills and provide advice or referrals for further therapy if needed.
(Will return shortly)
Healthy Start
Free vitamins for pregnant women, new mothers and children up to age 4
Can be collected in Stay & Play sessions or from reception.
You may also be eligible for free vouchers for milk, fruit & vegetables
and infant formula milk.
To apply pick up a form or speak to a community health professional.
Boloh Helpline
Call for advice if you're unsure what to do when your child may have a chest infection.
Call us on 0800 151 2605
https://helpline.barnardos.org.uk
Alexandra Rose Vouchers
Vouchers provided for families on low income to purchase fruit & vegetables in Fresh & Fruity, Getters or Just Ripe. Can be picked up during Stay & Play sessions. To see if you are eligible, enquire at reception. Limited Availability.
Health Visiting Clinic
Health Visiting
Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:00am
Support and information around key health topics.
You can weigh your baby and have a health review done while joining the Arts & Crafts and Messy Play session.
Bring your child’s red book with you.
14th May, 11th June, 9th July
Delivered by Swelon, specialist Health Visitor
Occupational Therapy Advice clinic
Thursday 9:00 – 11:am
Hackney residents aged 0 – 5 years old.
12th June, 24th July
Does your child have difficulties with functional skills like dressing, feeding themselves, using scissors and handwriting? Are you worried about their play skills, hand skills and accessing leisure activities?
An experienced Occupational Therapist from Hackney Ark will be able to assess your child and give advice.
Limited appointments available
Baby Steps
Emotional well-being support
Having a baby brings huge change.
We can help if you’re feeling:
Unsure about what your infant needs
Lonely, low or isolated
Overwhelmed, anxious or exhausted
Concerned about your relationship with your partner or infant
Emotionally challenged by the demands of parenthood
Uncertain about your parenting skills or wellbeing
Want to talk one-on-one?
Call 020 8809 9050 for an appointment.
Wednesdays 9:30 – 11:00am
Delivered by Hannah Morgan, Clinical Psychologist from First steps