Save our "Around Poplar Children's Centre"

Why we need to save "Around Poplar Children's Centre"

- The centre is the hub, bringing together hundreds of parents and providing invaluable services to people of diverse social and economic backgrounds.
- The centre has created a friendly, supportive, welcoming environment for parents who can share their concerns, worries and seek guidance from experienced staff
- The centre provides not only children play sessions, but vital services such as health assessments, midwifery and psychotherapy, advice on domestic abuse, getting back to work, as well as important workshops on introducing healthy eating and sleeping habits to the youngest members of Tower Hamlet’s community
- It is an indispensable resource, helping new mothers beat post-natal depression, loneliness and isolation.
- Keeping this centre open will save money by reducing many GP visits.
- At this time of unprecedented development and population growth on the isle of dogs, there has never been a greater demand for this facility for new parents in the area.
- In fact it is so busy that several times I have been unable to get in because it was so busy.
- The staff in the centre, their knowledge and dedication to childcare, supporting parents in bringing up healthy, confident children is second to none

As a new mum, with a premature baby girl, the first six weeks were stressful. Then I discovered the Poplar Children Centre, and the caring, knowledgeable and supportive staff who are always on hand with crucial advice and who have made such a difference for me. My baby is now coming up for 14 months old and we visit the centre 3 times a week. We both love the social activities with other babies and mums. The centre has been key in our physical and emotional well being. Meeting other mums at the centre has been an enormous support too, and I have a great sense of belonging to this community of friends. The centre provides facilities that money can’t buy and it is hard to imagine a better alternative.