Self Help & Wellbeing
Welcome to our self-help centre. Here you will find both local health information and NHS content and a selection of tools for health checks.
HEALTH WALKS
Please find link to Bedwyn Health Walks - this is run weekly under the Wiltshire Council "Get Wiltshire Walking" scheme. The group meet in Great Bedwyn Village Hall carpark 10.30am every Monday.
https://beta.ramblers.org.uk/go-walking/wellbeing-walks/great-bedwyn-stroller-walk-25
Wiltshire Children's Centre (Spurgeons)
The Wiltshire Family Hub offers a range of activities and support services to help you with all aspects of parenting, helping your family to grow and thrive. These services, funded by Wiltshire Council, are managed by Spurgeons across Wiltshire.
Our ethos:
Everything that we do is underpinned by the Five to Thrive ethos. Why? Well, we know that all of us grow and thrive better when we feed ourselves and our children good food, and in the same way a child’s brain grows better when parents and carers do five simple things that feed the growing brain: Respond, Cuddle/Engage, Relax, Play, Talk.
Services offered from our children’s centres include:
- Information, advice and support for parents and carers of children aged 0-19 years or 25 (SEND).
- Advice on how to access childcare, schools or colleges
- Family support services
- Access to children’s health services including midwives and health visitors
- Support for children with special needs including sensory rooms
Links with Jobcentre Plus, local training providers, further and higher education institutions
Contact your local centre for more information. Our hub contact number is 0800 9704669.
Please see all courses via this link - Wiltshire Family Hubs
Please use this link for Time Out for Parents – Teens with Additional Needs or QR code below. We will contact families to confirm their place on the course once they have registered.

Please use the following link to access newsletters:
Newsletters - Wiltshire Family Hubs
There are two reducing parental conflict programmes, both programmes will be delivered via Microsoft Teams, please show your expression of interest if this could help you. Introduction links and dates/times below;
Within My Reach- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lbuzweArvEyPDjWn0T1VGVPr6osCtZFLkRmmwaRxENFURDNQQlJHWVFXNDhVSlVRSTgzVE5XNEhNOCQlQCN0PWcu
Within My Reach
Virtual
Fridays
27th, 6th, 13th & 20th March 2026
10am-12pm
(Couples still together or any separated parent/carer needing support around healthy relationships)
Triple P Family Transitions- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=lbuzweArvEyPDjWn0T1VGVPr6osCtZFLkRmmwaRxENFUQjlNQ1kxM1hXWEJOT0lQUkRYTFlWR0xGVCQlQCN0PWcu
Triple P Family Transitions
Tuesdays
20th, 27th January, 3rd, 10th & 17th February 2026
10am-12pm
(co-parents who are separated and finding co-parenting challenging, as well as supporting those wanting to build relationships with their children)
Time out for Parents – Children with Additional Needs courses
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TOFP CAN |
Virtual |
Tuesday 12:30-14:30pm |
13/01 - 10/03/2026 Excluding 17/02/2026 |
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TOFP CAN |
Virtual |
Friday 10:00am-12:00pm |
23/01 - 20/03/2026 Excluding 20/02/2026 |
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TOFP CAN |
Virtual |
Thursday 6:00-8:00pm
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15/01 - 12/03/2026 Excluding 18/02/2026 |
Baby Safer Sleep Advice
Learning from local and national case reviews have identified the vulnerability of children under 1, including the risk to them when safe sleeping advice is not followed. This can be a particular issue when away from home where safer sleep routines parents may have adopted can be disrupted. Local and national case reviews have identified an increased risk of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) when parents are out of routine in their sleeping arrangements, e.g., holidays, child staying with other relatives/friends.
Safe sleeping advice and guidance is routinely given to parents by midwives and health visitors. However, we encourage Parents and Guardians to take any opportunity to review safe sleep messages:
- Baby Summer Safety - The Lullaby Trust
- Information For Other Carers - The Lullaby Trust
- Safer Sleep For Babie's Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmxW8Ve3NR8
Routine is important in reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Deaths (SIDS); therefore it is advised that parents keep the same sleeping routine even when they are away from home: for more information download Safer Sleep Away From Home.
Alzheimer's Society Carers Information and Support Programmes Swindon and Wiltshire
Where:
This course is run virtually on Zoom.
When:
The next online course starts in the autumn and will be held on six consecutive Thursday mornings from 5th September.
Call Jon Mansfield on 01380 739005 or email: jonathanm@alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk
Introductory course
The introductory, six-week courses runs several times a year and are aimed at new carers or those who have not yet had the opportunity to take part.
The seven weekly sessions are led by experts in their field and the delivery is informal. Topics include:
- What is dementia?
- Ideas for managing problems at home
- Safer moving and assisting
- Staying healthy – how carers can take care of themselves
- Care at home and evaluating care homes
- Financial & legal aspects of caring
- End of life planning
Later Stages course
They also offer an occasional five-week Later Stages course for those caring for someone in the more advanced stages of dementia. It looks at issues which may be more relevant then, including looking at care options and advanced care planning. Dates for the next Later Stages course are coming soon.
To find out more go to: www.alzheimerswiltshire.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Society Carers Information and Support Programmes Swindon and Wiltshire
The Baby Wardrobe Project
What we do:
The Baby Wardrobe Project collects and redistributes gently used,
and new, baby clothes and essentials to families in need. From
new-born one-sies to 12 month coats. We ensure no baby goes
without the comfort it deserves.
How can you help?
Volunteer - please see our website
Professionals can request a parcel via our website:
www.wiltshirefamilyhubs.org
Follow Family Hub Wiltshire
Council on Facebook to see
if we are looking for donations.

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