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.
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
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.
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 Lubavitch Children’s Centre lobby
A 2 part programme that will train you to listen to your baby and respond to his needs after recognising his cries.
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.
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.
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
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 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 well-being
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