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Best Start Family Hub Tonge
Tonge Best Start Family Hub is located on Starkie Road, just off Tonge Moor Road. It provides a friendly, supportive space for all families with children and young people aged 0-19 (up to 25 with SEND).
Whether you’re expecting a baby, raising a toddler, supporting a teenager, or just looking for somewhere to connect with other families, we are here to help. We bring together local services in one place so you can get the right support, at the right time, without having to navigate lots of different services.
Opening hours, accessibility, travel and more
You can just drop in during our opening hours, or you can call us on 01204 336745. We can also be reached by email: TongeFamilyHub@bolton.gov.uk
The building has a car park and there are various bus routes that pass nearby, including the 480, 507, 533 and 541.The building has step free access, with a large pram store at the front of the Hub, with padlocks available at reception.
On arrival you will receive a warm welcome from our friendly Information Assistant and Family Hub Practitioners who can signpost you to a wide range of services and support. Our entrance spaces are open to all families as a drop in, with free brew making facilities, access to free Wi-Fi, public access computers, and a range of other digital support. We have continuous play resources available should you wish to pop-in with your little ones, with a mark making, reading and outdoor play areas designed to support your child’s development.
The building has recently been refurbished and provides a safe, inclusive space for all families offering support without judgement.
Key facilities
- Private Breastfeeding area in our quiet room
- Accessible baby changing facility (Accessible toilet)
- Car parking
- Dedicated children’s activity room
- Outdoor play areas
- Pram store with padlocks
- Digital Families offer, including access to free Wi-Fi and access to public access computers (also ideal for older children looking to do their homework)
- Children’s book areas, where children can leave with a book and return it on your next visit
Information and free childcare checks
Our Information Assistants can provide:
- Information on a wide range of childcare options
- 2-year-old free childcare funding checks
- Disability Access Fund (DAF) applications
- Free Mobile Data SIMs for families who are digitally excluded
- Bolton Library card membership
- Information on Healthy Start Vouchers
Services delivering from Tonge Best Start Family Hub
- Bolton Council, including Family Hub Practitioners and Family Help Workers.
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust, including Midwifes, Public Health Nurses and Speech and Language Therapists.
- Bolton Together, including Stay, Play and Learn sessions and breastfeeding groups.
- Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, including Baby in Mind Service.
- SEND Stay and Play
Contact details
Tonge Best Start Family Hub
Starkie Road
BL2 2ED
Phone: 01204 336745
Email: TongeFamilyHub@bolton.gov.uk
Opening hours
Monday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Every second Saturday.