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Due to the COVID-19 situation, some of the organisations listed on this site have posted service updates and will continue doing so. Many phone lines and websites are still available, however some contact details may have changed. Try the organisation's own website if you're having difficulty getting through.

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Health & Wellbeing

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Health and Wellbeing is most important in family life, there may be many concerns and issues throughout your life and these can vary from you and your children’s health and happiness, ranging from healthy eating and road safety to protecting your children from online technology.

Every parent wants their children to feel healthy, happy and safe and to be able to develop to their full potential. We have therefore created some advice and guidance pages below. If you would like to find out about individual organisations offering help and support please use the ‘narrow by category’ search.

Related Advice

  • Child Development
    The NHS website holds useful information on all aspects of baby and child development, see website for more details. www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/  Page reveiwed December 2019
  • Child Safety
    This Safety page has information on national/local organisations and useful websites. Last reviewed May 2020.
  • Young People & Mental Health
    The emotional wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. Please see below,…
  • Healthy Lifestyle
    Please see below healthy lifestyle advice and information from local and national organisations.     Page reviewed December 2019
  • Speech and Language
    Speech & Language Drop In Clinics Reading ~ Due to the current Covid-19 outbreak, and because we want to keep both our patients and staff as safe as possible, we have made the decision to suspend our face to face speech and language therapy drop…
  • New Mums and Emotional Well-being
    Maternal mental health and emotional well-being during pregnancy and in the year after birth. Someone who has experienced emotional difficulties says: ‘If you have just had a baby or are pregnant and think you might be suffering from depression, experiencing intrusive or uncomfortable thoughts or…
  • Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
    Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT) is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. BHFT operate from more than 100 sites across the county including community hospitals clinics and GP practices. Across Berkshire the main locations can be…
  • Reading Borough Council Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA)
    Find out more about Reading Borough Council Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA). The information below will describe the health, social care and wellbeing needs of people who live in our area. Reviewed October 2020
  • Healthy weight Keep active - information page and factsheet
    Overweight and obesity in Reading is a serious public health concern, which has a significant impact on people's physical health, emotional wellbeing and reduces life expectancy by an average of 8-10 years. Excess weight is strongly linked to a person's risk of developing serious long-term…

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