Best Start Peer Support Groups
At Home-Start Bristol & South Gloucestershire, we offer supportive, welcoming groups to help parents build confidence, connect with others and give their children the best start in life.
Our peer support groups have recently been renamed:
Best Start for Mums (formerly Mums in Mind – Bristol)
A supportive group for mums with children under 2 who may be feeling isolated, anxious or in need of connection.
Sessions include activities, snacks, and space to talk about feelings, parenting challenges and everyday life with others who understand. The groups are designed to help mums build friendships and support networks.
Groups run in Bristol at:
- Barton Hill Children’s Centre
- Long Cross Children’s Centre
- Knowle Children’s Centre
Best Start for Families (formerly Best Start – South Gloucestershire)
A welcoming group for families with children under 3 (siblings under 5 welcome) who would benefit from extra support and meeting other families.
Sessions include fun activities, snacks, and discussions on topics such as parenting, child development, routines and family wellbeing. Families can share experiences, learn new ideas and build lasting support networks.
Groups run in South Gloucestershire at:
- Filton Children’s Centre
- Yate Children’s Centre
- Kingswood Children’s Centre
Both programmes are free, structured groups led by experienced staff and supported by trained volunteers. Parents can be referred or self-refer.
“The group was really welcoming… it was great to meet other families and make new friends.”
“I felt like I had finally found my tribe.”
Find out more or sign up:
Bristol (Mums): https://homestartbsg.org.uk/bristol-groups/
South Glos (Families): https://homestartbsg.org.uk/southglos-groups/
📧 admin@homestartbsg.org.uk
📞 0117 950 1170