On Wednesday 18th June 2025 between 10am – 1pm, a group of professionals from the public, voluntary and community sectors will be hosting a community conversation with residents who care for and support families with children aged under 5 years old living in Hammersmith and Fulham, to explore how to work together with residents to identify what is missing, what types of services is available and how best to help families get what they need .
The story so far………
One of the GP practices noticed that many people came to them with needs that the surgery was not able to help with. In addition, noted were families not able to take up offers of support when offered. Initially, this led to a small group of professionals coming together from which they decided and agreed that this requires a bigger conversation with families.
From initial conversations, the group provided the following feedback from conversations with parents and or carers that covered:
- Strengths in the system
- Issues around structural challenges
- Emotional and relational challenges
- Access barriers
- And more…
It is a pleasure being part of this vital work in the community as residents have shared their concerns around the issues mentioned above. They also shared that they appreciate the opportunity to have their voices recognized and the importance of it being heard in a meaningful and constructive way.
This is the beginning of a series of planned community conversations.
Please share this opportunity to be part of a community conversation with residents and people you support in this borough.
To register for the event
For residents of Hammersmith and Fulham:
please contact Sharon Tomlin at Sobus
Email: sharon.tomlin@sobus.org. uk.
M: 07860 785 950 (call, text or whatsapp)
For professionals:
Please register on Eventbrite. See the link below.
