The network of 9 Wellbeing Hubs across the city provide a high quality offer to support residents of all ages to improve their health and wellbeing, develop new life skills, access advice and support and participate in or lead community activities.
Run by the voluntary sector, the hubs are welcoming, safe and secure spaces in local neighbourhoods, to meet people from the local community, volunteers and practitioners.
Anyone can drop-in to these buildings and be welcomed by our friendly teams, who are there to provide support and advice to meet your needs and interests.
Watch video showcasing the work of the Wellbeing Hubs on Vimeo.
What they offer
The offer includes:
Information, advice and guidance
- Health improvement
- Family and parenting support
- Specialist health services
- Finance advice
Health activities
- Friendship cafe
- Fitness sessions
- Family fun activities
- Allotment opportunities
- Holiday play schemes
- Sports activities
- Access to affordable food and cooking skills
Volunteering and employment
- Training courses
- Volunteering placements
- CV and interview support
- Creating jobs
Co-located services
- Timebank
- Livewell Speech and Language Service
- Whitleigh Big Local
- Barnardos
- Wolseley Trust Social Prescribing Service
- Livewell Leg and Podiatry Service
- Plymouth Library Service
- Diabetes Service
Some Hubs also host dedicated Family Hub provision for families with children aged 0-19 (or up to age 25 for young people with special education needs).
Where can I find a Wellbeing Hub?
To find your local Wellbeing Hub go to Plymouth Online Directory.
Current hubs:
Ernest English House, City Centre
Jan Cutting Healthy Living Centre, Beacon Park
Rees Centre, Plympton
Southway Community Hub, Hendwell Close
Coming soon: Efford and Devonport (Brickields)
Stories from the hubs
There are many examples of people who have found support from the Wellbeing Hubs, but have also found that getting involved has changed their lives.
“The local Police Community Support Officer contacted me in relation to a resident who was has some mental health needs. His tenancy is at risk and he is autistic. I am building a positive relationship with him so that he can access the support he needs. We attend meetings together and I’m working with him and his Housing Officer to make his living conditions more satisfactory. I will continue to work with this resident in order to support him to navigate the services he requires”.
Wellbeing Hub advisor, Mannamead
"I met RM at the library and he is now a regular attendee of the Wellbeing Hub Wellbeing café. He previously felt socially isolated and lonely but has been getting involved in activities within the hub. He now feels less isolated, is able to access information and advice and to feel better connected to his community."
Wellbeing Hub advisor, St Budeaux
"I am really happy going to the group. Personally going up to the group on a Wednesday has helped me feel needed again and not just for babysitting, house sitting and dog sitting. I have learnt how to do various crafts, recognise when to change my routine which was causing me to feel low. I think that all of us who go have developed friendships and can have a laugh about things that maybe caused us to have low self-esteem. If it wasn't for the group I would be stuck indoors, now I look forward to going and meeting everyone and learning something new i.e how to recognise and how to act against fraud. Thank-you "
Plympton Rees Wellbeing Hub Wednesday Wellbeing Sessions Attendee