What are Talking Walk-ins and who are they for?
Talking Walk-ins are:
- Play-based drop-in sessions where you can speak to a Speech and Language Therapist, Family Hub worker or other staff.
- For pre-school aged children where there may be a concern about their speech, language or communication.
You and your child will be able to play with the toys available while our therapy staff observe. You will be able to discuss your concerns with staff.
Talking Walk-ins provide you with advice or ideas to try at home. We may signpost you to other support within your local area or invite you to a follow-up with the speech and language therapy service.
Please note, if you do not have parental responsibility for the child you are bringing, please ensure you bring written consent from the person with parental responsibility. If we do not have this, we will be unable to see the child.
If our Speech and Language Therapy service is currently working with you and your child, please do not attend a Talking Walk-in. You can discuss questions and queries with the Speech and Language Therapist who is working with you.
How and when can you access a Talking Walk-in?
- Drop in between 9.30 to 11.30am on the day these run.
- There is no need to book, you can just turn up.
Where can you access a Talking Walk-in?
Talking Walk-ins are held in Family Hubs in your local district. The information below provides details for your local area. If you can travel and there is a more convenient day, and your child is registered to a Kent GP, you are welcome to access these in any district.
Please check your local Family Hub timetable and Family Hub Facebook pages for the most up-to-date dates and times.
Talking Walk-ins do not run on Bank Holidays or between Christmas and New Year.
East Kent
- Wincheap Family Hub
16 Hollowmede, Canterbury CT1 3SD
0300 041 0014
On first and third Thursdays of the month - Kingsmead Family Hub, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury CT2 7PH
0300 041 3999
On fourth Friday of the month - Herne Bay Family Hub
Parklife, Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5RG
0300 042 2889
On second and fourth Wednesdays of the month - Whitstable Family Hub
Tower Parade, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2BJ
0300 042 1554
On first Tuesday of the month
- St Peter’s church (Dover Family Hub outreach)
Dorman Ave N, Aylesham, Canterbury CT3 3BL
On second Thursday of month
- Northdown Road Family Hub
15 Zion Place, Margate, Kent, CT9 1RP
0300 041 4363
On second and fourth Mondays of the month - Millmead Family Hub
Dane Valley Road, Margate, Kent, CT9 3RU
01843 280555
On third Tuesday of the month - Newington Family Hub
Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX
0300 041 1043
On first and third Mondays of the month - Newlands Family Hub
Dumpton Lane, Ramsgate, Kent, CT11 7AJ
0300 041 1042
On fourth Thursdays of the month
North/West Kent
- Dartford Family Hub
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2SW
03000 411049
On every Tuesday of the month
- Chantry Family Hub
Ordnance Road, Chantry Grounds, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 2RL
03000 420007
On every Monday of the month
- Greenfields Family Hub
Rutland Way, Maidstone, ME15 8DR
03000 412987
On first and third Fridays of the month - South Borough Family Hub
Stagshaw Close, Maidstone, ME15 6TL
03000 417770
On second and fourth Thursdays of the month
- East Malling Family Hub
Chapman Way, East Malling, ME19 6SD
03000 418008
On first Monday of the month
- Sherwood Family Hub
Friars Way, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3UA
03000 420892
On third Monday of the month
*Please also see for more Talking Walk-ins for Dover, Ashford and Folkestone and Hythe districts Children’s Speech and Language Walk-In Service (Talking Walk-ins) | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (ekhuft.nhs.uk).