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Health Visiting Service (Children & Young People)

Source: https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/services/health-visiting-service

Our Health Visiting team helps families with children from pregnancy until the child turns five. The service is part of the Healthy Child Programme and offers:

• Home visits and well‑baby clinics in local children’s centres, family hubs or community spaces.
• Developmental reviews, screening tests, immunisations and parenting advice.
• Support for breastfeeding, nutrition, mental health and early years development.
• A confidential text‑message service called ChatHealth for quick advice.
• Help with practical, financial and emotional support for families, carers and friends.

Who can use it? All families living in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading and West Berkshire can access the service – no referral is needed. The team will contact you once they know about your pregnancy or new baby.

How to get help:

• Call the local health visiting team:
  • Bracknell: 0300 365 6000
  • Wokingham: 0300 365 7000
  • Reading: 0118 904 7100
  • West Berkshire: 0300 303 3944
• Text us via ChatHealth for confidential advice.
• Attend a well‑baby clinic – schedules and locations are listed on the service page.

Preparing for a visit:

• Bring the child's Personal Child Health Record (red book) and any completed questionnaires.
• Write down any questions or concerns you have about your baby’s health or development.

Accessible information: We can provide information in large print, Braille, audio, easy‑read, British Sign Language, email, text message or face‑to‑face with a carer present. Let a team member know your needs.

Interpretation services: Telephone, video, face‑to‑face interpreting and written translation are available – tell us the language you need early.

Next steps: If you have a question or need an appointment, call the appropriate local number or use ChatHealth. For urgent health concerns, call 999 or NHS 111.

This information is generated by AI using generalised information from this website. For personal advice, contact NHS 111, your GP or other healthcare provider.