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Children and Young People – Health Visiting Service

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

Our Health Visiting teams are made up of qualified health visitors (nurses and midwives with specialist public‑health training) and support staff. We work with families who have children from pregnancy up to age five as part of the national Healthy Child Programme. The service provides:

• Screening tests and developmental reviews to check how your baby is growing and reaching milestones.
• Immunisation support to keep your child protected from preventable illnesses.
• Parenting advice on feeding, sleeping, bonding and any concerns you may have.
• Well‑baby clinics held in children’s centres, family hubs or community venues such as village halls.

How to access the service

• No referral is needed – we will contact you once we learn about your pregnancy or new baby through partner services.
• You can text us using the confidential ChatHealth service, call your local team, or book an appointment if you need more focused support.
• Clinics run on a set schedule, but help is also available outside opening times via ChatHealth.

Contact details

• 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: [email protected]
• ChatHealth: text the number provided on the website for confidential support.

What to bring to your appointment

• Your child’s Personal Child Health Record (the red book) – write down any questions or concerns in it beforehand.
• Any questionnaires that were sent with your appointment letter.

Next steps

• If you have a question or need to arrange an appointment, call or text the appropriate local number above, or use ChatHealth.
• Attend a well‑baby clinic in your area or request a home visit if you cannot travel.

If you need urgent medical help, 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.