Child Health

Local Support

Berkshire Child Health - Mobile app

Every parent or carer wants to know how to do what is best for their growing baby and to give them the best start in life. This resource aims to help you understand what to do and who to ask in a number of situations; including what to do when your baby or child is ill. Learn how to care for your child at home, when to seek advice from a health visitor or call a doctor and when to use emergency services.

National Support

NSPCC

If you’re worried about a child, even if you’re unsure, contact NSPCC professional counsellors for help, advice and support.

Visit the NSPCC website

Childline

Offers free, confidential advice and support for any child 18 years or under, whatever the worry.

Visit the Childline website

Contact: For families with disabled children

Contact support families with the best possible guidance and information. For every shape and size of family, whatever they need and whatever their child’s disability.

Visit the Contact website

Dyspraxia Foundation

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

Visit the Dyspraxia Foundation website

Cleft Lip and Palate Association

The helpline is available to help you with problems and issues you may encounter; offering help and advice to people with dyspraxia, parents, carers, and families about or on the subject of dyspraxia.

Visit the Cleft Lip and Palate Association website