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Family Hub model

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Bexley Council has expanded its Family Hub model with a new centre opening in Thamesmead in September 2026.

Bexley Council expanded its Family Hub model, a national approach for community-based family support services, with the opening of a new centre in Thamesmead in September 2026. The Best Start Family Hub (BSFH) Thamesmead, located at Lakeside Medical Centre, aims to provide accessible support for local families and integrate services with health provisions.

This new centre complements Bexley's existing Erith hub, strengthening the connection with health services through its integration within a GP practice. There are no further discussions or decisions regarding the Family Hub model currently scheduled at Bexley Council.

Key facts

  1. A new Best Start Family Hub (BSFH) Thamesmead opened on September 7, 2026. Source
  2. The new Thamesmead hub is located at Lakeside Medical Centre. Source
  3. The new hub complements Bexley's existing Erith hub. Source
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