The 1-2-1 support is provided during the first six weeks post-birth in your home. Currently only available in Shoebury and Kursaal ward.

If you have any concerns in regards to your child's Speech and Language development, and your child is under the age of 4 and you live in A Better Start Ward, please contact us on the details provided. Due to Covid-19,…

The programme is for first-time mothers, young mothers (aged 21 years or under) and their babies, from pregnancy until their child turns 2. ;Fathers and ;other family members ;are also invited to take part with the…

The Preparation for Parenthood programme is a free antenatal service, helping you prepare for the arrival of your baby. Partners, friends or family are encouraged to attend alongside expectant mothers.

Perinatal Mental Health Specialist Health Visitors work alongside the Health Visiting service to promote the health and wellbeing of families with children under the age of five. ;

It provides families with children under 4 and expectant parents within A Better Start Southend wards with advice, support and information around giving their children the best start in life.

The project shows to parents that the world of work can be both exciting and accommodating to them and the needs of their young children