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.
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www.westberkslscb.org.ukMeasles Prevention
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily and can cause serious problems in some people. Having the MMR vaccine is the best way to prevent it.
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Measles Prevention & The MMR VaccineWest 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.
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www.cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.ukFever 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.
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High temperature (fever) in childrenHealth Visitors
For patients living in West Berkshire, our Health Visitor team is based at West Berkshire Community Hospital and can contacted via telephone on 0300 303 3944 or via email at Bks-tr.dutyHVwestberks@nhs.net.
For patients living in Hampshire, our Health Visitor team is the Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust and can be contacted via telephone on 0300 303 1880 or email at BasingstokeHVTeams@southernhealth.nhs.uk.
Child health surveillance is carried out at the appropriate stages with the health visitor and the child’s doctor.The Berkshire Child Health App
A new app has been created with advice on a wide range of common childhood illnesses.
Download from
App Store
Google Play
Information leaflets
App information poster (PDF)
Parent’s Guide to common childhood illnesses and wellbeing (PDF)Rashes in babies and children
Many things can cause a rash in babies and children, and they’re often nothing to worry about.
The NHS provide support for identifying some of the common rashes in babies and children.
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NHS: Rashes in babies and childrenNHS vaccinations and when to have them
It’s important that vaccines are given on time for the best protection. Check the dates your child needs to have their vaccinations by and contact your GP.
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NHS vaccinations and when to have themStart for Life
Trusted NHS help and advice during pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
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Start for Life