Search Results for "Children's health and development"

Guidance for every stage of your child’s development [ADHD and autism for children and young people Information about ADHD and autism and support for daily life.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/adhd-and-autism-for-children-and-young-people) [Communication and hearing Resources to help your child speak, listen, and learn.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/communication-and-hearing) [Child safety Guidance to help keep children safe.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/child-safety) [Eating, allergies, and healthy lifestyle Exploring new foods and healthy habits, and managing allergies.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/eating-allergies-and-healthy-lifestyle) [Fine motor skills Encouraging skills for writing, dressing, and play.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/fine-motor-skills) [Gross motor skills Supporting physical skills like crawling, walking and jumping](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/gross-motor-skills) [Immunisations What you need to know about vaccines.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/childrens-immunisations) [Independence and school readiness Encouraging confidence and independence.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/independence-and-school-readiness) [Mental and emotional wellbeing Coping with stress, low mood, and grief, plus where to get help and support others.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/mental-and-emotional-wellbeing) [Sensory processing Helping your child manage sensory experiences.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/sensory-processing) [School health information Supporting your child’s health throughout their school years.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/school-health-information) [Toilet training and bedwetting Practical tips for toilet training and bedwetting.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/toilet-training-and-bedwetting) [Looking after your baby and yourself Supporting you and your child through every stage of their development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/your-baby-and-you) [What is SEND? Information, and local support for families managing special educational needs and disabilities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

Helping you stay well [Resources Downloadable documents provided by our service teams.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/resources) [Staying fit Staying active, building healthy habits, and finding ways to stay physically well at any age.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/staying-fit) [Mental and emotional wellbeing Coping with stress, low mood, and grief, plus where to get help and support others.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/mental-and-emotional-wellbeing) [Sexual health advice Guidance on STI testing and treatment, contraception, and other sexual health matters.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/sexual-health-advice) [ADHD and autism Information about ADHD and autism and support for daily life.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/adhd-and-autism) [Children's health and development Supporting your child’s health, growth, and wellbeing at every stage.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development) [People with a learning disability Guidance about health topics that affect people with a learning disability.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/learning-disability)

How we can help [Early years development Problems that affect how a baby or young child grows, learns, or develops.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/early-years-development) [Mental health and emotional wellbeing Mood, thinking, and behaviour problems that can start in childhood.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing-in-children-and-young-people) [Neurodevelopmental needs that present in childhood Differences in brain development that may affect behaviour.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/neurodevelopmental-conditions) [Physical health needs that present in childhood Health issues that affect how muscles, bones, or organs work.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/physical-health-conditions) [Speech, language, and communication Problems that can affect a child's ability to communicate.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/speech-language-and-communication) [Learning Disability Services Information and support for people with learning disabilities and their families.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/learning-disability-services) [What is SEND? Information, and local support for families managing special educational needs and disabilities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

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

Service overview Our school nursing teams are led by school nurses (nurses and midwives with specialist public health qualifications), with support from community staff nurses, school health assistants and administrators. We support the health and wellbeing of school-aged children and young people who attend state-maintained schools, free schools and academy schools in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire. We also provide support for children who are home educated. We lead on the 5 to 19 element of the Healthy Child Programme and work closely with schools, health visitors, GP’s, paediatricians and local services. The Healthy Child Programme is a national programme that gives every family support through screening tests, developmental reviews, immunisations, and parenting advice. Learn more about the Healthy Child Programme

Supporting your child’s health throughout their school years [General health and development Find information to support your child's health and development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/general-child-health-and-development) [Continence Information about night-time and daytime wetting and constipation.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/continence-in-children) [Immunisations If children are not fully vaccinated, they're at risk of catching diseases.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/immunisations-for-children) [Healthy weight and keeping active Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active increases a child’s overall health.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/healthy-weight-and-keeping-active-in-childhood) [Sleep Sleep is so important for a child's development and learning.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/sleep-in-childhood) [Speech development Concerns with your child's speech, such as difficulty with pronunciation or understanding.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/communication-and-hearing/speech-development) [The Healthy Child Programme A national programme offering screening, immunisation information, support, and advice.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice/the-healthy-child-programme)

Children and young people See below for further advice tailored to children and young people around communication and hearing. Communication and hearing

Gross motor skills | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Managing your health We've created health advice and resources to help you confidently manage health conditions at home. Browse our expert guidance on self-care - tailored to your specific needs - and practical support to start seeing the benefits to your wellbeing and independence. Feeding difficulty resources Your baby and you Eating, allergies, and healthy lifestyle

Visit GOV.UK * Newborn hearing screening: making and reacting to sounds checklists Advice on what to look for as your baby grows to check if they can hear. Visit GOV.UK * Newborn hearing screening