Supporting healthy habits and allergy awareness

Allergies in children

Understand common allergies, how to spot them, and what to do next.

Asthma advice

Learn how asthma works and how to keep symptoms under control.

Coping with lumpy foods

Struggling with textures? This guide helps make lumpy foods less tricky.

Finger feeding

Encourage independence with finger foods, what to try and how to support self-feeding.

Fussy eating

Mealtimes feeling tough? Find out why fussiness happens and how to make food more inviting.

Healthy lifestyle in children

Explore simple ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Introducing solid foods

Find out when to start solid foods and get easy tips for a balanced diet.

Managing your child's cow's milk protein allergy

Information and tips for managing cow’s milk protein allergy in children.

Using cutlery

Tips for building cutlery skills with confidence and fun.

Overview

Learn about healthy eating and how to encourage eating in different ways from trying new textures to building confidence at mealtimes. Get ready to use cutlery with simple tips that make it easier.

You’ll also find support for allergies and lifestyle choices that help you feel your best. Whether it’s exploring new foods, managing allergies, or building healthy habits, each page offers practical advice to make things a little easier.

Support

If something doesn’t feel quite right, maybe there are changes in eating, behaviour, or general health. It’s always a good idea to speak to your GP or health visitor.

Some schools have a nursing team, and they can offer support if needed.

Once you’ve talked things through, you’ll be pointed in the right direction. Sometimes extra help is needed, and one of our services might be the next step.

You can find more information about those services below.

Community Children’s Nursing Service

  • Children & young people

Care, support, and advice for children and young people with complex needs at home or school to reduce hospital visits.

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Specialist School Nursing Service

  • Children & young people

Nursing care for children and young people in Specialist Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Berkshire.

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School Nursing Service

  • Children & young people

Nurses with specialist public health qualifications who support children at state, free, and academy schools, or home schooled.

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Eating Disorder Service for children and young people

  • Children & young people

Support for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, or OSFED.

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