A Better Start Southend

The ABSS programme has now ended. We will share stories of impact on this account up until 31.07.25

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

Today, the 10-year #ABSS programme ends!
Our website remains for ABSS impact: https://t.co/V151y3NVGs
A sincere THANK YOU to parents, partners and collaborators!
@CityFamily.CIC @savs_southend @southendcityc @MSEssexICS @EPUTNHS @TNLComFund @EYAlliance

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

Find ABSS evaluation, reports, Community Voices and Stories of Impact vlogs featuring service users in our new Knowledge Hub: https://t.co/IcWgTyKn7V
Learning resource packs in the Learning Zone are also available
#ABetterStartSouthend #ABSSStoriesofImpact
@CityFamilyCIC

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

Join us on Monday at 5pm at The Big Screen outside @FPGSouthend, Elmer Square, Southend!
We're premiering some short films demonstrating the impact of ABSS services on families.
The films will be showing daily between 10-11am and 5-6pm.
@savs_southend @CityFamilyCIC

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

From 31st March 2025, ABSS funding of Cake Club’s Nappy and Slings Support service will end, due to the end of the ABSS grant. Learn more about future support here:
https://t.co/eRT91sxCM4
@CityFamilyCIC @savs_southend #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

From 01.04.25, the Welcome to the UK: Friendship Fridays service will not be funded by ABSS. However, #WelcomeToTheUK will continue to offer this support. Learn more: https://t.co/twoZQFVuWh
@CityFamilyCIC @savs_southend
#ABetterStartSouthend #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

@CityFamilyCIC was set up as part of the work done by the ABSS programme. It will play an important role in continuing the work done by ABSS in the community, Find out more at https://t.co/FVz0ObStNU

#ABetterStartSouthend #BeyondABSS #CityFamilyCIC

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

From 28.02.25, ABSS funding of Yoga4all: Pregnancy, Mother and Baby, and Parent and Toddler Yoga will end, in preparation for the ABSS grant end. Learn more: https://t.co/q7uB5lF3qm
@CityFamilyCIC @savs_southend
#Yoga4all #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

ABSS will continue funding Chaos & Calm until 31.03.25, in preparation for the ABSS grant end. The same service will continue with alternative funding sources beyond this date. Learn more here: https://t.co/TZizOiRHC3
@southendcityc @CityFamilyCIC #ChaosAndCalm #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

Little Love Baby Bank, run by @TheOneLovePro and YourFamily, is now closed. Items will still be available to families during One Love Project’s regular food bank & families will continue to access support from YourFamily
Learn more: https://t.co/DTP9poucSJ
#ABSS #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

ABSS funding of #BuildABondThroughPlay workshops has now ended. Learning from this pilot project will be shared to relevant partners to support their work with families in the future.
Learn more: https://t.co/9GlC0rKiQe
#ABetterStartSouthend #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

Our last monthly newsletter will be sent out tomorrow!
We have lots to share including future newsletter options from April. Stay tuned though as we will share updates about ABSS impact up until the end of July.
@CityFamilyCIC
#ABetterStartSouthend #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

From 1/4/25, the IDVA service will be available to support families at risk of domestic abuse from #SafeSteps. Learning from ABSS, EYIDVA will influence services of the future. https://t.co/qOhgsTnGzr @EssexSafe @CityFamilyCIC
#ABSS #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

From 31.03.25, SAVS' work with ABSS will end, due to the end of the ABSS grant. This includes the Parent Champion programme. A new pilot project will be developed between @savs_southend and @SouthendCityC . Learn more: https://t.co/jy3lvrVHT2
#BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

#ABSS funding of #TinyTotsTime has ended and the Ironworks building is closed. The Ironworks team are working with new partners; from 22.01.25–02.04.25, families can access the sessions at the Southend Victoria Shopping Centre: https://t.co/u5kOLHG79q
@CityFamilyCIC
#BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

We have been working with organisations that provide our services to make sure families can access similar support wherever possible, looking for any possible gaps & guiding families to other similar support.
https://t.co/S319x5pU8E

#ABetterStartSouthend #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

From 31.03.25, ABSS funding of the Bump to Breast service will end, due to ABSS grant end (last session will be 28.03.25). @SouthendYMCA will offer a reduced service from April 2025 under a new name. Learn more: https://t.co/vn0FY8zU6y @SouthendCityC @CityFamilyCIC #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

ABSS funding of #FamiliesGrowingTogether will end on 31.05.25 in preparation for ABSS grant end. Forest School and other activities will be offered by @TrustLinksLtd from April 2025.
Learn more: https://t.co/lijJxzRldn
#ABetterStartSouthend #TrustLinks #BeyondABSS

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

Today's the day! We'll be in the Royals Shopping Centre, 11am - 4pm! Highlights include the #ABSSStoriesOfImpact exhibition, Southend Supports Breastfeeding, @savs_southend and Livewell, #CityFamilyYourFamily and Little City role play. @SouthendCityC #SouthendCityDay

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

ABSS would like to wish everyone in the community observing Ramadan a blessed and peaceful month.

#ABetterStartSouthend #Ramadan2025

[A Better Start Southend @ABSSouthend]

The One to One Breastfeeding service will end in its current form on 31.03.25 due to ABSS grant end. Referrals into the service end on 28.02.25. Learn more: https://t.co/XcvPiPtoP7 @MSEHospitals @CityFamilyCIC #ABetterStartSouthend #BeyondABSS