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Accessing our service When a child or young person comes into care, the social worker or out of area provider should email the referral documents to our service within five calendar days. These include: Part A form (if any details are missing, please note this on the form). Consent form. Parental Health form (Coram BAAF PH). Ideally sent at the time of referral, but it can be sent later as long as it's received before the Initial Health Assessment (IHA) appointment. If the child is looked after by a local authority outside Berkshire, we may also need an additional information sheet. Consent can be provided by someone with parental responsibility, a young person aged 16 or over, or a child under 16 who is Gillick competent (has enough understanding to consent). If no parent with parental responsibility is available and the child lacks capacity, or there is no interim or care order in place, the social worker should seek advice from their Service Director and the designated nurse for Children in Care. The consent form also allows birth parents to consent to share their own health information. Wherever possible, social workers should aim to get consent at the time of placement. If a child in care looked after by an out of area local authority moves to live in Berkshire, the social worker or out of area provider can notify our service by email. If the child requires a review health assessment this can also be requested by the same email address. Children looked after by West Berkshire, Reading, Wokingham: [email protected] Children looked after by Bracknell, Windsor, Ascot and Maidenhead (AFC), Slough Children First: [email protected] Children looked after by another local authority and living in Berkshire West (West Berkshire, Reading or Wokingham): [email protected] Children looked after by another local authority and living in Berkshire East (Bracknell, Windsor Ascot and Maidenhead or Slough): [email protected]

Health and Justice Service for children and young people Children & young people Support for children and young people aged 10 to 18 who are involved with Youth Justice Services (YJS). Go to service

Community Paediatricians Our community paediatricians provide medical advice, assessments, diagnosis and treatment for children and young people in Berkshire up to age 18 (or 19, if still in specialist full time education). Our team helps manage a range of childhood disabilities and disorders through our community clinics. We run a variety of different specialist clinics providing child-centred assessment and management of developmental problems and social communication difficulties. We also provide statutory assessments for Child Protection, Children in Care and EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan). Our East Berkshire teams operate from our main clinics in Upton Hospital, St Marks Hospital, and the Margaret Wells-Furby Clinic in Bracknell, as well as clinics in Arbour Vale School in Slough, Manor Green School in Maidenhead and Kennel Lane School in Bracknell. Our clinics are designed specifically for children and young people. We have child changing facilities, access for pushchairs/wheelchairs, and disabled, children and family car parking spaces at the front of our clinics. We aim to be flexible and can adapt to our patients’ clinical needs, social circumstances, ethnicity, and culture.

Guidance for every stage of your child’s development [ADHD and autism for children and young people Information about ADHD and autism and support for daily life.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/adhd-and-autism-for-children-and-young-people) [Communication and hearing Resources to help your child speak, listen, and learn.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/communication-and-hearing) [Child safety Guidance to help keep children safe.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/child-safety) [Eating, allergies, and healthy lifestyle Exploring new foods and healthy habits, and managing allergies.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/eating-allergies-and-healthy-lifestyle) [Fine motor skills Encouraging skills for writing, dressing, and play.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/fine-motor-skills) [Gross motor skills Supporting physical skills like crawling, walking and jumping](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/gross-motor-skills) [Immunisations What you need to know about vaccines.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/childrens-immunisations) [Independence and school readiness Encouraging confidence and independence.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/independence-and-school-readiness) [Mental and emotional wellbeing Coping with stress, low mood, and grief, plus where to get help and support others.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/mental-and-emotional-wellbeing) [Sensory processing Helping your child manage sensory experiences.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/sensory-processing) [School health information Supporting your child’s health throughout their school years.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/school-health-information) [Toilet training and bedwetting Practical tips for toilet training and bedwetting.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/toilet-training-and-bedwetting) [Looking after your baby and yourself Supporting you and your child through every stage of their development.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/advice-and-resources/childrens-health-and-development/your-baby-and-you) [What is SEND? Information, and local support for families managing special educational needs and disabilities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

How we can help [Early years development Problems that affect how a baby or young child grows, learns, or develops.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/early-years-development) [Mental health and emotional wellbeing Mood, thinking, and behaviour problems that can start in childhood.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/mental-health-and-emotional-wellbeing-in-children-and-young-people) [Neurodevelopmental needs that present in childhood Differences in brain development that may affect behaviour.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/neurodevelopmental-conditions) [Physical health needs that present in childhood Health issues that affect how muscles, bones, or organs work.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/physical-health-conditions) [Speech, language, and communication Problems that can affect a child's ability to communicate.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/conditions-and-services/children-and-young-people-s-health/speech-language-and-communication) [Learning Disability Services Information and support for people with learning disabilities and their families.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/learning-disability-services) [What is SEND? Information, and local support for families managing special educational needs and disabilities.](https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/special-educational-needs-and-disabilities)

Accessing our service Referrals are only accepted from Youth Justice Services. Once a referral is received, we'll arrange an initial consultation. The service supports children and young people under 18 who are working with Youth Justice Services in Berkshire. This includes those on formal or informal plans, and sometimes those over 18 who are finishing their youth justice order. Young people who are at risk of offending and have been referred to Youth Justice Services for preventative support may also be supported by the Health and Justice service, if appropriate.

Accessing our service If your child is struggling with long-term or complex mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, psychosis, eating disorders, or obsessive compulsive disorder, we offer initial assessments to help understand their needs. You can refer a child or young person if you're their parent or guardian, or a professional involved in their care by using our referral form linked below. Young people should speak with a member of their school’s mental‑health support team so that a referral can be made for them. Referrals can also be made by health professionals, teachers, social‑care workers, GPs, parents or carers. If you're aged 16 or over, you can refer yourself. Referrals should be made using our referral form linked below, if you need help with your referral you can call us, please do not email us about referrals as our email is used for correspondence only. Once we receive your referral, we’ll send you a confirmation letter explaining what happens next. This might include a phone call to learn more, or a referral to another NHS-funded service that’s better suited to help. We work closely with local authority services, Mental Health Support Teams in schools, voluntary and community services, as well as the University of Reading. We’ll always let you know who’s providing the care and only share the information needed for your referral. CAMHS CPE referral form Contact us