Walsall Council is running a series of free drop-in sessions starting February 16, 2026, to provide parents and carers in Bloxwich, West Midlands, with immediate advice on child health, education, and wellbeing without the need for an appointment.
The local sessions begin at Brownhills Community Centre on February 16, followed by two sessions at the West Family Hub in Darlaston on February 17. For those living in Bloxwich, the North Family Hub on Blakenall Lane will host a morning session from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on February 18. A final event will take place at the Walsall Arboretum Visitor Centre on February 19.
Staff from the council and the Walsall Connected digital and face-to-face assistance team will be on-site to help residents with specific issues like starting solid foods for babies and finding mental health support. Parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities can also find tailored guidance for children and young people up to the age of 25. These sessions aim to help parents navigate local services and get answers to sensitive questions in a safe space.
According to Walsall Council, the program is part of an effort to bring services directly into the heart of local communities. By hosting these sessions during the February half-term, the council hopes to make it easier for families to attend and get help at a time that is convenient for them.
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