Child Health
West Berkshire LSCB
The West Berkshire Local Safeguarding Children Board is there to ensure that everyone is working together towards the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. It is independently chaired and consists of senior representatives of all the principal agencies and organisations working together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in West Berkshire.
Website: www.westberkslscb.org.uk
West Berkshire Well Baby Clinics
All clinics are available to families regardless of registered GP practice. Due to increase in numbers attending clinic, last entry to all clinics will be 15 minutes before closing time. If you have any matters to discuss with a Health Visitor then please arrive early.
Website: www.cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Mental Wellbeing - West Berks Council
West Berkshire Council have produced a parent’s guide for mental health and wellbeing, which includes sources of local support, advice and services for parents and carers of children and young people.
Fever in Children
A fever is a high temperature. As a general rule, in children, a temperature of over 37.5C (99.5F) is a fever.
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a viral infection that can affect young children.
Further information
From warts and measles to chickenpox and tonsillitis, find out how to recognise some of the most common childhood conditions
Mental Health problems in Children and Young People
Looking after a child or young person who has emotional or mental health problems can be very hard. This leaflet offer guidance on how to best support your child and there to find further advice and help with their mental health.
Health Visitors
Health visitors are registered nurses and midwives with an additional community public health qualification. They offer support and practical advice on many aspects of child development as well as family health.
If you have a child aged 0-5 and you live in Bracknell, Wokingham, Reading or West Berkshire, it’s really easy to get in touch with the Health Visiting team using the ChatHealth service. You don’t need to give your name and you will be able to get confidential advice and information from us direct to your phone, about any concerns you may have about the health of your baby or child.
Just send a text message to 07312 263283.
More information can be found at www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk – Health Visiting
The Berkshire Child Health App
A new app has been created with advice on a wide range of common childhood illnesses.
Slapped Cheek Syndrome
Slapped cheek syndrome is a viral infection that’s most common in children, It usually causes a bright red rash to develop on the cheeks.
Chicken Pox
Chickenpox is a mild and common childhood illness that most children catch at some point.
Headlice
Head lice are tiny insects that live in human hair. They’re particularly common in children.