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Medical management, coordination of long term care and access to hospital specialists

A GP can offer medical advice, provide a diagnosis and prescribe medicines. They might be your first point of contact for many physical and mental health concerns. The GP practice is also responsible for coordinating and managing your long term healthcare and they can refer you if you need more specialised hospital services. It is best to register with a GP practice to meet your ongoing health needs. www.nhs.uk/register 

You want to do what is best for your child. You know about the importance of car seats, stair gates and other ways to keep them safe. But, did you know that one of the best ways to protect them is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations at the time they are recommended to ensure the mostly timely protection.

• Immunisations can save your child’s life
• Vaccinations are very safe and effective 
• Immunisation protects others you care about

Find out more at at our vaccination page.

Your GP practice nurse can help you get your child up to date with their vaccinations regardless of their age. 

Find a dentist (Looks after your teeth)

https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-dentist

If your tooth is painful you should call 111 for Urgent Dental Care Services

Find an optician (Looks after your eyes)

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/opticians/

The Healthy Child Programme is designed to offer every family support in making healthy choices. It includes immunisations, health information, developmental reviews, and access to a range of community services and resources.

The Health Visiting team supports you and your family from the birth of your baby up until your child goes to school.

Contact details 

Berkshire: 

Buckinghamshire: 

Hampshire: 

Surrey: 

It can be scary when your child is unwell and you are unsure of where to get help. 

The pages below will help you with these questions and provide the answers.

1. Child under 3 months

2. Child over 3 months up to 18

3. Should my child go to school or nursery 

Medical emergency or life-threatening situation

Call 999 if someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. The The telephone operator will advise you what to do or where to go next. An ambulance may be sent to provide treatment or transport the patient to hospital. Hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments are open 24 hours every day of the year. You can access these services directly and without an appointment

Walk in centres:

If you need urgent medical care for minor injuries such as cuts, sprains and small fractures, or urgent medical advice, you can directly go to a walk-in or urgent care centre without an appointment. These centres are usually open during daytime hours.