Hinckley & Bosworth Medical Alliance offers free monthly drop-in sessions for children and families with learning disabilities and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
These social prescribing drop-ins provide a warm, welcoming space for connection, peer support, and conversation. Families can meet others, share experiences, and access helpful advice in a relaxed environment.
- Broughton Astley Family Hub, Station Road, LE9 6PT – Every last Thursday of the month, 10am – 11:30am
- Earl Shilton Family Hub, Alexander Avenue, LE9 7AH – Every two weeks on Friday (starting from 4 July 2025), 10am – 11:30am
- Hinckley Children and Family Centre, Granville Road, LE10 0PP – Every Tuesday, 10am – 11:30am
Who is it for? Children and families living with learning disabilities and SEND in Leicestershire and surrounding areas.
What to expect:
- Peer support and friendly conversation
- Opportunities to connect with other families
- Advice and signposting to local services
- No need to book – just drop in!
Cost: All sessions are free of charge.
If you need further advice or support, you can also contact the Chat Health text messaging service (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) or the Healthy Together Helpline (weekdays, 9am–4:30pm).
We warmly welcome all parents and carers to attend the support group, as long as their child has a confirmed diagnosis or are currently on the pathway to get a diagnosis.