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Who we are

Welcome to Dr Bell’s Family Centre! We are a child-friendly family and community centre, based in the heart of Leith, Edinburgh.

Dr Bell’s aims to be a welcoming place where families with young children can get encouragement, support and advice in a relaxed environment.  We provide universal and targeted provision – for everyone and focusing on the most disadvantaged – in order to minimise stigma.

We play a significant part in creating community cohesion by bringing together people of different cultures around a shared agenda – the welfare of children.

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What Support We Offer

Groups & Family Support

Our mission is to support families living in Leith with at least one child under the age of 5. Our groups have been tailored to support our families to give their little ones the best start in life, while also support their own wellbeing. 

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Crèche

Our crèche facility is key to the success of the centre. It allows parents to attend groups, counselling and appointments; it supports families facing challenging circumstances through the provision of regular crèche spaces.  

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Counselling Services

Person-centred counsellors work by acknowledging your perspective of your difficulties and by creating a therapeutic relationship with you which has many benefits: it can support you, without judgement, to challenge beliefs and views which may be affecting you negatively; it helps you identify any relationship difficulties outside of counselling and helps increase your confidence through acknowledgement and acceptance of your experiences

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Testimonials

"Her confidence around other adults has improved so much, even family have commented on this which has been lovely to see and I think it is mainly to do with attending Crèche. She obviously loves it as soon as we arrive she heads straight to the gate without a goodbye."
Parent
Speaking about our creche
"I feel like I’m part of something. The group is so supportive and friendly. I feel like there’s a place for me to talk if I need to. It feels empowering to achieve being in the sea. The group gives me structure and something to look forward to every week. I really love this group."
Parent
Attending our Mindfulness Dip group

FAQ

If you would like to join our mailing list to get first access to our new programme please click here to fill out a short form.

Some groups are booked via Eventbrite. You can book here.

To register interest for our wellbeing groups please click here to fill out a short form.

Due to funding we are only able to offer spaces to families who:

  • live in the Leith Area, following the Neighbourhood Partnership and Community Council Boundary Map (EH6/7 postcode). 
  • You need to be an expectant parent or a parent of at least one child under the age of 5 who lives with you.

If you have any questions or need support with the aboove you can get in touch with us by emailing info@dbfc.org.uk or calling us on 0131 553 0100. 

Our waiting list is currently closed. We will update here when we are able to reopen it.

We accept donations for our free sharing shelves for families but please contact the centre first to ensure that we have space for items.


Contact
0131 553 0100
info@dbfc.org.uk

15 Junction Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 5JA

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