Best Start in Life programme
Bexley Family Hubs have expanded their Best Start in Life programme with a new Thamesmead centre.
Bexley Family Hubs expanded their Best Start in Life programme with a new centre in Thamesmead, which officially opened on September 7, 2026. This new Best Start Family Hub (BSFH) Thamesmead, located at Lakeside Medical Centre, aims to provide accessible community-based support for local families and integrates services with health provisions, complementing the existing Erith hub.
The Best Start in Life programme focuses on improving early years development and outcomes for children and their well-being, encompassing various age groups. It aligns with the broader Best Start initiative, which aims to give children the best possible start in life through improved childcare, early education, health, and family support.
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