Start Well Services
Community Midwifery (Neonatal Care) staff usually work in teams of 4-8 providing care from your first appointment in pregnancy to around 14 days after the birth. After this the Community Midwife will hand over to your Health Visitor.
You will be given a contact number for a named Midwife who will co-ordinate your care, BHT Neonatal Care services can be contacted on 01296 316113
Health Visitor Services:
Every family with a child under five will be offered the health visiting service. Health Visitors are Specialist Community Public Health Nurses with evidence-based knowledge of community health, child and family health, health promotion and safeguarding. They will help you with any concerns you may have about your baby or young child, offering contacts in the home or community settings.
Please use our CHATHEALTH text messaging service to make contact with your Health Visitor by texting 07312277363.
Child Health Drop Ins and Health & Developmental Reviews
Parents are welcome to attend the Child Health Drop Ins held locally to weigh your baby and seek health and development advice. Details of the local Child health Drop Ins can be found on the Health for Under 5s Buckinghamshire website. You and your child will be offered 5 mandated contacts: Antenatal, New Birth Visit, 6 -8 week review, a 9 – 12 month and a 2 year health and development review.
If at any time you are concerned about your baby’s weight gain, growth or any health and developmental concerns please text CHATHEALTH on 07312277363
School Nursing: a multi-skilled staff team specialising in child health and wellbeing includes specialist community public health nurses, community nurses, child health and wellbeing advisors, and school health assistants. The team supports children and young people in schools, with medical, social, emotional or physical needs. They work with schools, communities and families to ensure every child can reach their potential in life. When needed they also offer one to one appointment for parents and children.
If you or your child has a concern, your School Nursing Team can be contacted through the Children and Young People Administration Team at 01296 838000 option 5 or email bht.schoolhealth-enquiries@nhs.net
School Age Immunisation: the School Immunisation programme provides vaccinations against: Flu, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal ACWY (Men ACWY), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Polio (Td/IPV), Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), COVID-19.
To discover when and what immunisations children need or if you, or your child has any concerns about vaccinations, call the Immunisation Team 01494 323000 or email buc-tr.BucksChildImms@nhs.net .
A Start Well Hub has been planned to bring these services together, providing support and advice for parents and children with physical, mental or social concerns. However this has been delayed due to the cost of removing X ray equipment we will provide further information as soon as possible..
