The government will launch family hubs across all local authorities in England, backed by a £500 million plan to assist 500,000 children in disadvantaged areas. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized that these "Best Start" family hubs will provide crucial support to families. The hubs are expected to offer services including midwifery support, debt advice, and youth clubs, with a target of establishing these hubs by April 2026 and expanding to 1,000 locations by 2028. Concerns were raised regarding the clarity of new services and potential rebrands of existing programs.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson stated that the "Best Start" family hubs would "give a lifeline" to families, aiming to support 500,000 more children in disadvantaged areas.
The government plans to roll out family hubs across every local authority in England, expanding services like debt advice and youth clubs by 2026 and potentially to 1,000 hubs by 2028.
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