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Health Visiting
Our Health Visiting teams are made up of qualified nurses and midwives who help families with children from pregnancy until the child turns five. We provide:
- Screening tests and developmental reviews to check how your child is growing and reaching milestones.
- Immunisations for children and young people.
- Parenting advice and support on topics such as feeding, sleep, and safe baby wearing.
- Well‑baby clinics held in local children’s centres, family hubs or community spaces (e.g., village halls).
- Confidential text support through our ChatHealth service if you need help outside clinic hours.
Who can use the service?
All families living in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading, and West Berkshire are welcome – no referral is needed. Support is tailored to your individual needs.
How to get help
- Phone: Bracknell – 0300 365 6000 (Mon‑Fri 9 am‑4:30 pm) Wokingham – 0300 365 7000 (Mon‑Fri 9 am‑2 pm) Reading – 0118 904 7100 (Mon‑Fri 9 am‑4:30 pm) West Berkshire – 0300 303 3944 (Mon‑Fri 9 am‑4:30 pm)
- Email: health.visiting@achievingforchildren.org.uk
- ChatHealth: Text us for confidential advice (details on our website).
- Visit a local clinic – find the nearest children’s centre or family hub on our website.
Next steps
If you have a question or need an appointment, call or email the appropriate local number above, or send a text via ChatHealth. You can also ask your GP, midwife, or health visitor for a referral to a well‑baby clinic.
This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.
Sources
Health Visiting Service | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Service overview Our Health Visiting teams are led by Health Visitors (nurses and midwives with specialist public health qualifications) with support from community staff nurses, community nursery nurses, and administrators. We support families with children aged 0 to 5 as part of the Healthy Child Programme. This is a national programme that gives every family support through screening tests, developmental reviews, immunisations, and parenting advice. We also work with GPs, paediatricians, midwives, schools, community groups, and charities to help families access the support they need. All families are eligible to receive the programme, and the support is tailored to your needs. We support families living in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading, and West Berkshire. Learn more about the Healthy Child Programme
Immunisation Service for children and young people | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Health Visiting Service Children & young people Support for families with children under 5, including screening tests, developmental reviews, immunisations, and parenting advice. Go to service
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