0 to 19 Torbay

0 to 19 Torbay We are now part of the Family Hubs and the Start for Life service. Supporting families from pregnancy to age 19 (25 with SEND).

Services: family support, health visiting, school nursing, early years advice, parent support, emotional wellbeing, and more.

New volunteer led group at The Barn: Lonely Mums and Dads ClubBeing a parent/caregiver can feel a little lonely sometime...
28/10/2025

New volunteer led group at The Barn: Lonely Mums and Dads Club

Being a parent/caregiver can feel a little lonely sometimes - especially if your partner works away, you're
new to the area or it's your first child. Lonely mums and dads club is a relaxed, friendly and inclusive
group where everyone is in the same boat - navigating the ups and downs of parenthood. It's a safe,
supportive space to meet other parents, share experiences and build new friendships.

Breastfeeding peer support is also available for anyone who'd like it.

All babies and toddlers are welcome - we just ask parents to keep a close eye on their little explorers to
help keep our tiniest visitors safe.

Come as you are - tired, unsure, curious, or just in need of a chat.

10:30-11:30 at The Barn, Brixham

Upcoming Dates:
30th October
13th November

27/10/2025

As your baby grows, they will want to start exploring the world around them.

Find out how you can position yourself in a way that helps them get the most out of their play through our website: https://torbayfamilyhub.org.uk/topic/positioning/

Firework Safety - Tips for sparkler safety:All information taken from the Child Accident Prevention Trust: https://bit.l...
27/10/2025

Firework Safety - Tips for sparkler safety:

All information taken from the Child Accident Prevention Trust: https://bit.ly/47npQa6

- Sparklers burn at a very high temperature (as hot as 1600°C, 16 times the boiling point of water) so need treating with caution.

- Wear gloves when holding a sparkler, and keep it at arm’s length, as sparks can fly!

- Only hold one sparkler at a time.

- Don’t hold a baby or young child while you’re holding a sparkler – they can reach out unexpectedly and grab at it.

- The official advice is: Don’t give sparklers to children under 5. They’re too young to hold them safely and don’t understand why they might be dangerous.

- But it can be hard to say no, if it’s what all your family and friends do. Trust your judgement about what your child is capable of. You can use our guide to teach your little one some safety basics.

- Older children can be trusted with sparklers, but you’ll need to keep an eye on them.

- Teach children not to wave sparklers near anyone else or run around while holding them.

- Once sparklers are out, put them in a bucket of water as they can stay very hot.

Ways to get involved in Baby Week 2025.You can add your own events to the Baby Week Website: www.babyweek.co.uk.
27/10/2025

Ways to get involved in Baby Week 2025.

You can add your own events to the Baby Week Website: www.babyweek.co.uk.

Understanding Your Child - Solihull Approach10-week course starting on Tuesday 13th January from 10am-12pm.A creche is a...
27/10/2025

Understanding Your Child - Solihull Approach

10-week course starting on Tuesday 13th January from 10am-12pm.
A creche is available.
(Please note that there is no session on 17th February due to half-term).

We may cover topics including:
- Feelings
- Importance of Play
- Effective Communication
- Developmental Needs
- Challenging Behaviour
- Sleep

Understanding Your Child is a course for all parents, grandparents and carers of children aged 6 months to 6 years.

To book a place, scan the QR code of follow the link: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/91131?embed

🤱 Support and Information at Feed and Nurture Group 🤱Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you wit...
27/10/2025

🤱 Support and Information at Feed and Nurture Group 🤱

Our trained Infant Feeding peer supporters are here to help you with all your baby feeding questions and concerns. Whether you’re expecting a baby or already have a little one, this group is for you. Join us for a cuppa, chat, and a supportive community. No booking required, just drop in and feel welcome! 💕 Check our What’s On pages for dates and times. See you there! ☕

Feed and Nurture is for parents with babies aged 0-1 years, but drop in feeding support for any age will also be available during the group.



To find out more about our services, please visit https://torbayfamilyhub.org.uk/ or download the Torbay Family Hub App.

How to keep children safe this Halloween:1. Most Halloween costumes are not up to the same safety standard as other cost...
26/10/2025

How to keep children safe this Halloween:

1. Most Halloween costumes are not up to the same safety standard as other costumes so can ignite and burn faster, so keep children away from naked flames and other heat sources.

2. As cheap costumes may not meet UK safety standards, spending a bit more from a reputable store or website will be safer.

3. Costume labels with a UKCA or CE mark or saying 'This garment has undergone additional safety testing for flammability' have been tested for fire safety so it should burn slower if it were to catch fire.

4. If children wear clothes under their costume, it is an extra layer of protection to their skin if their costume catches fire.

5. By teaching your child to Stop, Drop and Roll, they will know what to do if their costume catches fire.

6. Keep candles out of the way of costumes and decorations, and do not put candles on a surface that may burn. Make sure to blow out your candles when you're done!

7. Switching to battery-powered candles will reduce fire risk, but make sure the battery compartment is secure.

8. Being visible is important all year round, but with the nights becoming darker, make sure your child is visible when walking around on Halloween, with the use of reflective tape, fluorescent glowsticks etc.

9. Make sure children are being safe by using face paint instead of masks (to increase what they can see), putting phones away, having an agreed route for children over 12 and a trusted adult with children under 12.

10. If your child isn't old enough to carve a pumpkin with a sharp knife, use no-carve ideas.

11. Avoid hard candy, lollipops and mini eggs as they are a choking hazard, and remember not to eat whilst walking or running.

12. Ensure button batteries are secured in their compartment with a screw or similar fastener.

More information can be found on the Child Accident Prevention Trust website: https://capt.org.uk/halloween/.

Tiny ToesThe Salvation Army are running a new group where you can connect with other parents and bring your little one f...
26/10/2025

Tiny Toes

The Salvation Army are running a new group where you can connect with other parents and bring your little one for nursery rhymes, sensory play, games and more.

Every Monday (Term Time Only)
10am - 11:30am
For ages 0-4 years.

29 Market Street, Torquay, TQ1 3AF

For more information, contact Salvation Army on 01803 294197 or email on torquay@salvationarmy.org.uk.

How to make a Firework Painting:Throughout Autumn and Winter, you will likely be able to see or hear some fireworks. You...
26/10/2025

How to make a Firework Painting:

Throughout Autumn and Winter, you will likely be able to see or hear some fireworks. You and your child can make a low cost firework painting to join in with the festivities.

We would love to see your firework paintings in the comments.

Lullabubbas offers musical play for babies with live instruments, bubbles, scarves, and percussion for tiny hands. These...
26/10/2025

Lullabubbas offers musical play for babies with live instruments, bubbles, scarves, and percussion for tiny hands. These welcoming sessions provide a calming, creative space for little ones to explore and for parents and carers to connect.

Wednesdays at 12.30pm from 5th Nov - 3rd Dec

FREE for under 25's with 0-2 year olds

Advance booking essential: www.weneedmusic.org/book

A friendly, welcoming space to play and explore with your little one.

No musical experience needed — just come as you are!

Relax and enjoy a non-judgemental, creative space to make happy memories of these precious early
years.

How to make a Paper Plate Pumpkin:This is a great low cost activity to do with your children this Autumn!We would love t...
25/10/2025

How to make a Paper Plate Pumpkin:

This is a great low cost activity to do with your children this Autumn!

We would love to see the pumpkins that you create in the comments!

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Welcome to Torbay 0 to 19

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are working with Action for Children and the Children’s Society as the new Torbay 0 to 19 Partnership. This new innovative service will be the first of its kind in the region and possibly the UK. The partnership brings together health visiting and school nursing, with children’s centres and Checkpoint so that families and young people in Torbay can access services from pregnancy through to adulthood, in one place.

Our Vision

To work alongside our communities in Torbay to provide an excellent service that supports and helps children, young people and their families/carers be safe, happy, and healthy and reach their full potential.

We want to involve as many people as possible in developing services towards this vision including children, young people and their families/carers, staff and stakeholders to make sure we work towards and achieve the vision.