Through every stage from pregnancy through to 5 years
You can contact the following services for help at any time.
A service that supports families with children from pregnancy until they start school. The Health Visiting team provide advice and support on child health, development and parenting and can help with lots of things like feeding, toileting, speech and language, sleep and emotional well-being.
A service that gives support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people from pregnancy. Offering 1 to 1 support, parenting advice and groups, advice around early learning and help to access other services and support.
A service to support you and your child with a wide range of health problems. It identifies health problems, gives information and advice on things like smoking and diet to prevent your health getting worse, offers clinics, gives vaccinations, carries out simple surgical operations and directs you to specialist support if needed.
Best start in life toolkit
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. It includes information on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and lots more.
Pregnancy
Maternity Services
Maternity services provide care and support during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Visit Pregnancy - Maternity (bswtogether.org.uk) for links to the three hospitals providing maternity support to families in Wiltshire and how to contact them.
Make your first booking appointment as soon as you find out you're pregnant - ideally this appointment should take place before you are 10 weeks pregnant and can be booked directly with your local maternity service Contact Us - Maternity (bswtogether.org.uk)
See here: Your first midwife appointment - NHS (www.nhs.uk) to find out what happens at your first appointment.
Health Visiting
This service is available to all families in Wiltshire who have children under the age of 5.
Health Visitor antenatal contact 28-32 weeks pregnancy. Find out more
Additional support
Entitles you to free NHS prescriptions and free NHS dental treatment during pregnancy and 12 months post birth. Apply here
Your midwife, GP, Practice Nurse or Health Visitor must apply for your Maternity Exemption Certificate for you. They may ask you to sign Form FW8 or they can apply for your Maternity Exemption Certificate online.
Get help to buy food and milk – available from 10 weeks of pregnancy up to child’s 4th birthday. Apply here.
Various parenting groups available
Here to give support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people aged from 0 to 19, and up to 25 with SEND.
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
0-6 months
Maternity Services
Maternity services provide care and support during pregnancy, childbirth and the postnatal period.
Community midwife new birth visit.
Care after the Birth (4th trimester) - Maternity (bswtogether.org.uk)
Maternity service and new born bloodspot and newborn hearing screen.
Support and resources for infant feeding.
Health Visiting
The Health Visiting service is available to all families in Wiltshire who have children under the age of 5 years.
Health Visitor new birth visit. Find out more
Health Visiting service contact. Find out more
Additional Support
Various parenting groups available
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
6-12 months
Health Visiting
Available to all families in Wiltshire who have children under the age of 5 years.
Health Visiting service contact before your baby turns 1 (usually between 9 and 11 months).
Family Hubs
Support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people aged from 0 to 19, and up to 25 with SEND.
Each hub has a team of navigators who help families by connecting them with local schools and early years providers.
Additional support
Various parenting groups available
Get help to buy food and milk – available from 10 weeks of pregnancy up to child’s 4th birthday. Apply here.
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
1-2 years
Health Visiting
Available to all families in Wiltshire who have children under the age of 5 years.
Health Visiting service contact if required.
GP Services
A service to support you and your child with a wide range of health problems.
Find out more about NHS vaccinations and when to have then. Visit NHS
Additional support
Various parenting groups available
Find out about Early Years funding for under 2's. Apply here.
Here to give support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people aged from 0 to 19, and up to 25 with SEND.
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
2-3 years
Health Visiting
Available to all families in Wiltshire who have children under the age of 5 years.
Health Visiting service contact when your child is 2 years old (usually between 27 and 30 months).
Option for parents if extra support needed. Carried out by Health Visitor and early years provider together.
Childcare options and funding
If your child is with an early years provider there is a statutory requirement to coproduce this progress check with parents.
Find out more about funding for 2 year olds. Visit website
Find out more about choosing a pre-school, nursery or childminder. Visit website
Explore childcare funding options available to you. Visit website
Additional support
Various parenting groups available
Here to give support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people aged from 0 to 19, and up to 25 with SEND.
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
3-4 years
Health Visiting
Available to all families in Wiltshire who have children under the age of 5 years.
Health Visiting service contact when your child is 2 years old (usually between 27 and 30 months).
Option for parents if extra support needed. Carried out by Health Visitor and early years provider together.
Childcare options and funding
Find out more about choosing a pre-school or nursery. Visit website
Explore childcare funding options available to you. Visit website
Additional support
Various parenting groups available
Here to give support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people aged from 0 to 19, and up to 25 with SEND.
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
4 years +
Health and Wellbeing
The Best Start In Life Toolkit provides clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing.
It includes information on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and lots more.
Getting ready for school
Don’t forget to book your child’s place for school – this can be in the year before your child is due to start.
Additional support
Various parenting groups available
Here to give support and guidance to all Wiltshire families and young people aged from 0 to 19, and up to 25 with SEND.
Download the family-focused Growing Well Wiltshire app which includes information about your child’s development as well as resources to manage your family’s health and wellbeing
A website providing clear, simple key messages to promote positive health and wellbeing. Includes info on a range of topics such as sleep, communication, emotional health, breastfeeding and more.
Community services and support
In addition to the services provided above, there are lots of community based organisations and groups offering help and support to families. Take a look:
All Together
Listing - Emotional & practical support to families with children affected by a life threatening illness
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity-
Matching:
- All Wiltshire
- Children & young people
- Families
- Advice & guidance
- Family support
- 0 - 24 months
- 2 - 5 years
- 5 - 11 years
Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support to families whose son or daughter is affected by a life threatening or terminal illness. This ... Read more
- 309 days remaining
- No disabled access
All Together
Listing - Emotional & practical support to families with children affected by a life threatening illness
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity-
Matching:
- All Wiltshire
- Children & young people
- Families
- Advice & guidance
- Family support
- 0 - 24 months
- 2 - 5 years
- 5 - 11 years
Rainbow Trust provides emotional and practical support to families whose son or daughter is affected by a life threatening or terminal illness. This ... Read more
- 172 days remaining
- No disabled access
All Together
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Matching:
- All Wiltshire
- Children & young people
- Families
- Advice & guidance
- Family support
- 0 - 24 months
- 2 - 5 years
- 5 - 11 years
RSBC are here to support you and your family if you have a blind or partially sighted child aged 0-25. We offer a range of services including ... Read more
- 237 days remaining
- Disabled access
- Free