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Family Information Service for Expectant Families

Pre-Birth

Everything you need to know before your baby arrives — all in one place.

From antenatal services and midwifery support to financial entitlements and local classes, our Family Information Service has gathered the guidance that matters most during pregnancy. Search below to find the right support for you, wherever you are on your journey to parenthood.

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Wandsworth Baby Box Scheme

Supporting babies in Wandsworth to have the best start in life.

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Explore all Dedicated Pre-Birth Services in Wandsworth

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Services spotlight

Healthy Start

Healthy Start Card

You may be able to get a card topped up with money every week, which you can use for milk, fruit, vegetables, pulses and infant formula milk.

Balham Children's Centre

Balham Children's Centre is a welcoming space where you and your child can have fun and learn.

Advice and information for expectant parents

Send Local Offer

Wandsworth 2025-2028 Strategy for Children and Young People with SEND (aged 0-25 years)

Children are at the heart of everything we do in Wandsworth.

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Health and Wellbeing

Accident Prevention

Welcome to the Wandsworth Family Information Service accident prevention section.

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Early Education and Childcare

Choosing Nursery Education in Wandsworth

All children are entitled to a free, good quality, part-time nursery place from the September, January or April following their third birthday.

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