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WD for Families Hubs
WD for Families Hubs
Are you looking for information to support yourself or someone in your family?
Are you looking for information to support yourself or someone in your family?
Come along to our WD for Families Hubs where you can be supported face to face by skilled staff to find resources, supports and/or services linked to family wellbeing.
This website gives an overview of supports offered via the WD for Families Hubs as well as details of how to sign up for particular groups. For further information please email: wdforfamilies@west-dunbarton.gov.uk where your query will be responded to by one of skilled Outreach Workers.
Our vision of family support is one which is clearly accessible and readily available to all and any family who needs it. We aim to ensure families are able to access the help they need, where and when they need it for as long as it is needed. In West Dunbartonshire we have 3 WD for Family Hubs:
Travelling to Clydebank Hub
Travelling to Clydebank Hub
The main bus to Clydebank WD for Families Hubs is the No.2 Bus though Yoker, Whitecrook, Clydebank Central right up to the Faifley. Timetable for this bus can be accessed via OmniTIMES (firstbus.co.uk) . All bus going to Drumchapel, Mountblow, Parkhall, Duntocher all go by WD for Families Hub Clydebank.
Singers Train Station is the nearest station to the Clydebank Hub with bus stop just outside.
Travelling to Dumbarton Hub
Travelling to Dumbarton Hub
The main bus lines to WD for Families Dumbarton Hub is the :1, 1A, 340. The nearest bus stops to Concord Community Centre in Dumbarton is St Mary's Way, Dumbarton. The bus timetable can be found here.
The nearest train station to Concord Community Centre in Dumbarton is Dumbarton Central. It’s a 5 min walk away.
Travelling to Bonhill Hub
Travelling to Bonhill Hub
The main bus to WD for Families Bonhill Hub is the 206 by First bus. Bonhill Bus Time Table can be accessed here : Timetables | First Bus
Routes to and from Haldane / Balloch / Alexandria and from Dumbarton - Haldane into Bonhilll .
Nearest Train Station to Bonhill is Alexandria Train Station and the bus stop for the 206 is just outside.
POSTER 070923 Clydebank Hub Address.pdfSupport in our WD for Families Hubs
Support in our WD for Families Hubs
The WD for Families Hubs are fully staffed with skilled workers who can support you to access appropriate supports at the right time for you and your family. Our WD for Families Hubs are open from 9.00am until 4pm Tuesday to Thursday each week.
In addition, we have strong partnerships and collaboration with NHS Neurodevelopmental Team, NHS Health Improvement Team, Working 4 U, TIP'S, Early Years Scotland, WDC CEDAR, Y Sort It, Educational Services and many more to meet the needs of our communities and offer timely and appropriate supports.
Who will help you in the
Who will help you in the
WD for Families Hubs?
WD for Families Hubs?
Clydebank Hub Staff
Clydebank Hub Staff
Dumbarton & Bonhill Hubs
Dumbarton & Bonhill Hubs
WD for Families Hubs
WD for Families Hubs
Support Available
Support Available
*Group Session (information below)
*Group Session (information below)
*1-to-1 Appointment (via Outreach Worker)
*1-to-1 Appointment (via Outreach Worker)
*1-to-1 Drop In
*1-to-1 Drop In
- Support from Outreach
- Signposting to a more appropriate support & service
- Support in referring to another service
Outreach Programme Overview Revised .pdfAugust - December 2025
August - December 2025
Group Sessions
Group Sessions
Clydebank Aug - Dec 2025 Programme.pdfClydebank Hub
Clydebank Hub
Dumbarton AUG - Dec 2025 Programme.pdfDumbarton Hub
Dumbarton Hub
Bonhill August - December 2025 Programme.pdfBonhill Hub
Bonhill Hub
Early Years Scotland in Partnership with WD for Families
Early Years Scotland in Partnership with WD for Families
Copy of Early Years Scotland Referral form- Baby massage or 0-5 Stayplaylearn.docxWe are currently working in partnership with Early Years Scotland to deliver sessions across our 3 WD for Families Hubs. Early Years Scotland is a registered charity, and Scotland’s leading national specialist organisation that supports our youngest children from pre-birth to 5 years of age.
Fully qualified Family Engagement Practitioners work directly with children and their families to deliver unique Stay Play and Learn sessions.
An additional offer within the WD for Families Hub is Baby Massage sessions. Referral forms for Baby Massage sessions are attached and can be submitted by any practitioner working with a family. Alternatively, families can drop in to the sessions in any of the Hubs.
Bonhill Hub
Bonhill Hub
Clydebank Hub
Clydebank Hub
Dumbarton Hub
Dumbarton Hub
Trauma Informed Parenting Group
Trauma Informed Parenting Group
Trauma Informed Parenting Workshop Leaflet 2025-2026.pdfWe are delighted to be working in partnership with Suzanne from TIPS again this session to offer Trauma Informed Parenting Sessions at :
-Clydebank Hub Tue 21st Oct’25 @ 10-2pm
-Dumbarton Hub Wed 19th November’25 @10-2pm (ND Pathway Specific)
-Bonhill Hub Wed 21st January’26 @10-2pm (ND Pathway Specific)
-Clydebank Hub Tue 3rd March’26 @10-2pm
To register to attend please complete this short google form :https://forms.gle/JFpXEfCXMsVeAhdw5 or scan the QR code on the poster to take you to the form.
Makaton Taster Session Bonhill Sept 2025.pdfMakaton Taster Session
Makaton Taster Session
Join us for free Makaton Taster Sessions this September at the WD for Families Bonhill Hub!
This is a great opportunity to discover how Makaton, a unique language programme that uses signs and symbols alongside speech, can support communication and language development.
Our sessions will be led by Kim, a fully qualified Teacher and Makaton Tutor from Educational Services.
Sessions take place on Thursday's, September 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM.
To join the sessions please sign up vai this google form link : https://forms.gle/VDZKjgGba5p4xFzS6 or via the QR Code link on the poster.
Hub Poster - Update August 2024.pdfNeurodevelopmental Support in WD for Families Hubs
Neurodevelopmental Support in WD for Families Hubs
From August 2024 the ND team will not be available in the hubs for drop-in sessions, however, you can still contact the ND Team directly to discuss any concerns you may have. The ND contact number is 01389 818530. Post-diagnostic support sessions will still run within the hubs. The timetable for post-diagnostic support sessions can be seen below and here. Please note, these sessions are INVITE ONLY. The ND Team in collaboration with the Outreach Team will also be visiting some educational establishments for 'Cuppa and Connect' sessions. Please speak with the schools ASN Coordinator for further information.
Links to the live sway detailing the most up to date ND timetables can be found by scanning the QR code on this poster or via this link :
Neurodevelopmental Sessions Timetable in the WD For Families Hub (cloud.microsoft)
Speech & Language Workshop for Parents & Carers
Speech & Language Workshop for Parents & Carers
NHS Speech and Langauge Therapists plan to facilitate a Parent & Carers Workshop to Support Early Communication Strategies on Tuesday 28th October 2025 1-2.30pm @ WD for Families Dumbarton Hub, Concord Centre, St Mary's Way Dumbarton.
If you would like to attend please complete this short form to register : Parent & Carers Workshop to Support Early Communication Strategies
For further information please contact the SLT helpline on : 01389 828265 or 0141 562 8862.
SLT Parent & Carers Workshop Oct 2025.pdfJuly 2025 - June 2026 Working 4 U Dates in WD for Families Hubs.docxWorking 4 U
Working 4 U
Working 4 U colleagues will visit the WD for Families Hubs one afternoon every month to offer advice and support to families. Working4U is a service which supports West Dunbartonshire residents seeking employment opportunities, provide assistance with benefits and debt issues, help to access learning, gain qualifications and improve digital literacy. Working 4U staff can help to provide support for families, particularly those on the verge of crisis, to stabilise their family circumstances and help their children to meet the demands of the school day.
Working 4 U aim is:
" to support customers and communities to improve their skills, learning and financial situations, assisting them on their journey into work and protecting the rights of our citizens."
Service Users may be ready to go into a job now, there may be things that they need to work on before they would feel ready to start or they may be seeking new employment - Working4U can help!
WD for Families Hubs... Incredible Years Groups
WD for Families Hubs... Incredible Years Groups
We are delighted to be able to let you know that Incredible Years Parent groups will be running in 2 of our WD for Families Hubs from January 2026. These will be delivered by IY trained facilitators from both Education and NHS staff. This course will run for 14 weeks, consisting of a 2 hour session. We will run a core Incredible Year Group as well as a Autism and Language Delay Pilot Incredible Years Group.
What does the course involve?
What does the course involve?
The Incredible Years Parenting Programme is intended for parents/carers with children aged 3-7 years who are experiencing some challenging behaviours. To be considered for the group the following criteria applies:
The identified child should be between 3 - 7 years old at the beginning of the group.
The child should have elevated difficulties in emotional regulation, concentration and behaviour.
The parent should be able to manage the group commitment
The course content is detailed on the Parenting Pyramid starting at the bottom to make the foundations stronger before moving towards the top. This is a great opportunity for Parents to build another support network around them whilst they connect, discuss & problem solve with parents/carers who are experiencing similar difficulties and supported by trained facilitators. Clients will be set some tasks each week to practice the skills discussed during the session with their children at home and will be supported with an individual call outside the group by one of the facilitators.
If you would be interested, please complete speak with your Health Visitor or a member of Education staff who will complete a request form for a place on the course and they will forward it to the Parenting Team. You can also find out more about the group by contacting the parenting office Email: ggc.westdunbartonshireparenting@nhs.scot or Tel: 01389 828242
West Dun Request to Parenting Form.docxDumbarton Hub
Dumbarton Hub
Autism & Language Delay Pilot IY Group
Autism & Language Delay Pilot IY Group
Facilitators : Michelle & Janet
In February 2026, will be running a pilot group in West Dunbartonshire for up to 10 parents of children age 2 – 5 years who are either: on the Neurodevelopmental pathway for assessment or have a diagnosis of Autism and / or with language delay.
Every Wednesday from 4th February - 3rd June 2026 9.30-11.30am @ Clydebank WD for Families Hub, Kilbowie Road, Clydebank, G81 2TX Michelle & Janet.
Speak with your Health Visitor or Education Staff who can support and submit a referral.
IY ASD Parents Poster Clydebank Feb 26.pdfIY Core Poster Bonhill Feb 26.pdfBonhill Hub
Bonhill Hub
Incredible Years Core Group
Incredible Years Core Group
Facilitators : Diane & Claire
In February 2026 we will be running a core group in West Dunbartonshire.
Every Tuesday from 3rd February - 2nd June 2026 9.30-11.30am @ Bonhill WD for Families Hub, Ladyton with Claire & Diane.
Speak with your Health Visitor or Education Staff who can submit a referral - Deadline for Referrals-Friday 10th of October 2025.
WD for Families Hubs... CEDAR Groups
WD for Families Hubs... CEDAR Groups
WD CEDAR
WD CEDAR
What is CEDAR?
CEDAR is a unique therapeutic groupwork programme for children and young people aged 4-16 and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse. The aim of Cedar is to strengthen the relationship between children and mothers, allowing mums to support their children recover from domestic abuse. Cedar gives children the opportunity to explore their feelings in a safe space and gives mums the tools to help their children recover.
How to refer: An initial enquiry can be made by contacting the CEDAR Co-ordinator – Carol Young via email – carol.young@west-dunbarton.gov.uk or by calling Social Work main number (0141 562 8800) and leaving your details and requesting a call back. For more information on CEDAR please see the leaflet below.
Please note this group is not a drop in service and participants will be invited to attend following some pre-work with the facilitators.
CEDAR IE form - Blank.docAs part of the WD for Families work CEDAR is actively seeking families with children between the ages of 10 & 11/12 years old (P6 & P7) that have experienced domestic abuse and would benefit from a specialist service intervention.
CEDAR is planning to run a young person’s 12-week therapeutic group work programme exploring the impact of domestic abuse and supporting recovery facilitated by Carol (CEDAR Support & Group Worker) and Arlene (Outreach Worker). The programme also includes a mother’s group work programme that runs parallel so that mother’s better understand their children’s experiences and the opportunity to explore how therapeutic parenting can buffer any ongoing post separation abuse or counter parenting stressors. The mother’s programme is a great resource for supporting children’s resilience and recovery.
The groups will take place in WD for Families Clydebank Hub starting 17th September and run through to 10th December, 2025 (Mother AM group 10-12noon / Children PM Group 1pm-3pm). Please note time and duration of group as well as requirement to transport pupil to group sessions each week.
If you feel you have a family that you would like to discuss or would like to refer to CEDAR please complete the attached CEDAR Enquiry Form and return to carol.young@west-dunbarton.gov.uk no later than 30th August (to ensure a full assessment can be completed before 17th Sept).
Cedar Poster 2019.pdfThe Lennox Partnership
The Lennox Partnership
Making Numbers Work – Are you looking for an employ-ability programme which can provide you with additional numeracy support? If so, then Multiply is the programme for you. Making Numbers work is for anyone 16+ who is looking for support to upskill their numeracy skills as well as find employment / training.
No One Left behind Support for Adults Towards Employment (SATE) – Anyone 16+ in the West Dunbartonshire area who is long term unemployed, economically inactive or living with health related barriers to employment.
No One left Behind Criminal Justice – Customers who have a criminal conviction who are looking for training/employment .
No One Left behind Family Support Initiative - Parents who are looking for employment/training/qualifications
For more information visit :
http://www.thelennoxpartnership.org/
For support and/or signposting please pop along to our WD for Families Hubs or visit our WD Wellbeing Site.
For support and/or signposting please pop along to our WD for Families Hubs or visit our WD Wellbeing Site.
This website is a product of engagement with local young people, parents and carers and people who work with young people in West Dunbartonshire. Glasgow University was asked by West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership on behalf of Community Planning Partners to seek the views on local needs in relation to mental health and wellbeing supports and services.
This site aims to provide accessible information on a range of topics to support wellbeing.
Our Aim
Our Aim
This site provides opportunities for children, young people and their families, and those who work with them to will find information to support and improve wellbeing and emotional health.
The aim of the website is to help young people, families and professionals to find:
self help tools
support information
service information
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