13/10/2025
The Western Trust in partnership with Strabane Community Projects Grass Roots Wellness Café and Social Supermarket funded by the Department for Communities, administrated by Derry City and Strabane District Council and GP Federation are delighted to launch The Hive Baby Hub and free Clothing Exchange initially in Strabane later this month, with plans to roll out across the rural District Electoral Areas of Sperrin and Derg in the coming months.
Western Trust Health Visitor Karen Brown based at Riverside Practice, Strabane and Manager Ursula Doherty of Strabane Community Project explains:
“The HiVe Baby Hub and free Clothing Exchange is a collaborative initiative between the Western Trust, Strabane Community Projects and GP Federation and will launch in Grass Roots Food Market, John Wesley Street, Strabane on Monday 27 October from 10.00am-12.00pm.
“The Baby Hub is available to any family with children aged 0-5yrs, to support them with nappies, baby and family toiletries for a nominal fee, and also a free clothing exchange. Strabane is one of the most socioeconomically deprived areas in the entire UK, and it is hoped the hub will support families in need, while also reducing the environmental impact of clothing waste through the recycling initiative. Families can refer in to the service via their Health Visitor, Family Nurse, and Social Workers or even self-refer at Grass Roots.
Karen continued:
“Wraparound services are also available through Grass Roots for ongoing family support. The HiVe is currently accepting donations of new baby hygiene products, nappies and clothing in new or good clean wearable condition, and these can be left to Grass Roots, Strabane. Thank you to the local community and businesses for their generous support for this important initiative.”
For further information or to arrange a donation or referral please contact Karen Brown, Health Visitor on M: 078 25125741 or Grass Roots on T: (028) 71414142.