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Health Visiting Service (Children & Young People)

Service name: Health Visiting Service

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

We provide help for families with babies, toddlers and children up to 5 years old. Our support includes:

• Screening tests and health checks
• Developmental reviews (e.g., two‑year review)
• Immunisations as part of the Healthy Child Programme
• Parenting advice on feeding, sleep, behaviour, safety and more
• Text‑message advice via ChatHealth – just text us your question and we’ll reply with evidence‑based guidance

How to access the service

• No referral is needed – we contact you once we hear about a pregnancy or new baby through partner services.
• Families living in Bracknell Forest, Wokingham, Reading, and West Berkshire can use the service directly. If you live in Slough or Windsor & Maidenhead, you’ll need to contact the local health‑visiting team there.
• To arrange an appointment or ask a question, call our main line 07312 263 283 or use the ChatHealth texting service.

Professional contact numbers (for health‑visiting teams)

• 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)

What to expect at an appointment

• We’ll tell you the date and time and send a text reminder.
• You’ll receive a health and development check for your child.
• If you need to change or cancel, let us know as soon as possible.

Next steps

• Call or text us to book an appointment or ask a question.
• Visit the service page for more details about the Healthy Child Programme and clinic locations.

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