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AI summary
Our children’s health and development support
What we cover
- All stages of a child’s growth, from birth to school age, with advice on communication and hearing, fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, mental and emotional wellbeing, eating, allergies, healthy lifestyle, immunisations, independence, school readiness, toilet training and more.
- Simple guides and online workshops to help you support language development, listening, attention and stammering.
Key services for children and young people
- School Nursing Service – Provides health advice, routine immunisations, the Healthy Child Programme and support for physical and emotional health while your child is at school. You can text a school nurse in confidence:
- Parents/carers: 07312 263194
- Ages 11‑19: 07312 263266
- Referral forms and more details are on the School Nursing Service page.
- Community Children’s Nursing Service – Offers care, support and advice for children with complex needs at home or school to reduce hospital visits.
- Mental Health Support Team (East Berkshire) – Provides assessment and up to eight evidence‑based sessions for children with mental health, emotional or behavioural concerns.
- ADHD Service for children and young people – Assessments, treatment and support for ages 6‑17.
- Autism Assessment Service for children and young people – Diagnostic assessments and support.
- Eating Disorder Service for children and young people – Specialist help for eating difficulties.
- Specialist Dietetic Service – Advice on healthy weight management and nutrition.
- Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech & Language Therapy Services – Support for daily activities, movement, speech and communication.
- Link Team for children and young people – Helps families with multiple or severe needs that aren’t met by other services.
How to get help
- Talk to your GP or health visitor if you notice any changes in your child’s health, behaviour or development.
- Use the ChatHealth texting service to contact a health visitor for children aged 0‑5.
- Visit the relevant service pages on our website for detailed information and referral forms.
- School nurses can also direct you to the right service if you need extra help.
Next steps
- Check the Children’s health and development page for quick links to topics that matter to you.
- If you need a specific service, use the contact details or referral forms listed on that service’s page.
- Always keep your GP or health visitor informed about any concerns.
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
Children's health and development | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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)
School health information | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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)
Childhood and developmental conditions | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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)
Community Paediatric Service (East Berkshire) | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Suspected autism (ages 2.5*5). Delays in two or more developmental areas (communication and social communication count as one). Developmental regression (loss of skills). Suspected/diagnosed motor or movement disorders (e.g. Cerebral Palsy). Congenital conditions associated with developmental impairment (e.g. Down syndrome, Fragile X, Neuro-metabolic conditions). Significant learning disability with suspected medical cause. Investigations for the cause of hearing impairment. Conditions with long term neuro-disability spina bifida, muscular dystrophy or brain injury. Developmental Coordination Disorder (Dyspraxia).
School Nursing Service | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
The Healthy Child Programme is a national programme that gives every family support through screening tests, developmental reviews, immunisations, and parenting advice.
Communication and hearing | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Our team run online workshops on supporting the communication and language development of school age children. They are designed for parents and carers of school age children. We have two training sessions available on different topics to equip you with everyday strategies to support your child at home.
Specialist Dietetic Service for children and young people | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
This booklet introduces the ABCDE approach to healthy weight management for children and young people, offering clear strategies and professional guidance tailored to individual needs.
Speech and Language Therapy Service for children and young people | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
If your child is not yet in school and you're worried about their eating, drinking and swallowing, please speak to your health visitor first.
Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Children's and Young People’s Integrated Therapies
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
ADHD Service for children and young people Assertive Intervention and Stabilisation Team Autism Assessment Service for children and young people Eating Disorder Service Link Team for children and young people Long COVID Integrated Service (Berkshire West) Birth in Mind Service Early Intervention in Psychosis and Mania Service for children and young people Children and Young People in Care Service Children in Care Mental Health Service (Berkshire West) Community Learning Disability Service for adults Community Paediatric Service (East Berkshire) Eating Disorder Service for children and young people Health and Justice Service for children and young people Integrated Pain and Spinal Service (Berkshire West) Learning Disability Service for children and young people Mental health service for children and young people (CAMHS) Mental Health Support Team (East Berkshire) for children and young people Musculoskeletal Community Specialist Service (Berkshire West) Occupational Therapy Service for children and young people Psychologically Informed Consultation and Training Team Specialist Dietetic Service for children and young people Talking Therapies Traumatic Stress Service Intensive Management of Personality Disorder and Clinical Therapies Team Wellness workshops
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Toilet training
Every child is ready for toilet training at different times, depending on their physical and emotional development.
The Healthy Child Programme
A national programme offering screening, immunisation information, support, and advice.
Bedwetting
Bedwetting can have a big impact on a child’s self-esteem, but many things can be done to improve the condition.
Communication and hearing
Resources to help your child speak, listen, and learn.
Nursing
Learn about a career in mental health nursing, adult nursing, children’s nursing, or learning disability nursing.
Health Visiting clinics
An opportunity to have your baby weighed and get support and advice from our health visitors.
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
We work collaboratively with other professionals to make sure we follow the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Code of Practice and support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Healthy weight and keeping active in childhood
Maintaining a healthy weight and staying active increases a child’s overall health.
Meet our governors
Our governors help shape the way we work, and make sure we continue to provide the outstanding care and support services you need.

