Pregnancy, Baby and children up to 5 years

Early Years SEN Team

We support early years providers to deliver inclusive, high-quality care for children aged 0–5 with SEND.
Each setting has a SEN Advisory Teacher; each childminder has a SEN Specialist Practitioner
We offer advice, training, and practical support on inclusion, SEND, and transitions
We promote collaboration between settings, families, health services, and schools
We signpost to services via the Local Offer

Speech and language therapy for young people

Telephone 0808 973 3480 to discuss how to refer a child to us.
For those aged 0 to 19 years who experience difficulties with:

  • speech
  • language
  • communication
  • swallowing
We offer the following services:
  • assessment, diagnosis, therapy and management of disorders
  • training and advice for parents, carers and professionals
  • access to professionals and voluntary organisations
The service is available for children registered with any Hounslow GP

Oral Health

NHS dental treatment is free for children and young people under 18. It is also free for people who meet certain criteria.

Infants should:
  • start seeing a dentist as soon after their first teeth appear
  • Visit a dentist often
  • Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Fluoride helps to strengthen and protect teeth
  • Cut down on sugary foods and drink

Health visiting for children under 5 years

Support available from a health visitor
  • antenatal contact (from 28 weeks onwards)
  • new birth review (10 to 14 days after your baby is born)
  • 6 to 8 week maternal mood review (contact at well child clinic)
  • 1 year health review
  • 2 year ASQ health review
To arrange an appointment or to book your child's 1 or 2 year review, call 0203 808 3380 or email hrch.hvadminhub@nhs.net

National Breastfeeding Helpline

National Breastfeeding Helpline - 0300 100 0212
Providing support and non-judgemental, evidence-based information on breastfeeding that UK parents value and trust. Offering a 24 hour service, 365 days a year.
  • web chat,
  • social media
  • support and language lines in Welsh, Polish, Bengali and Sylheti are available from 9:30am

NHS/SHOUT text service

Text the word HUG to 85258 if you are struggling to cope or need help, if you are a:
Pregnant women
birthing partner.
new parents with babies and toddlers up to the age 2 years
you have experienced baby or pregnancy loss (including termination for any reason)

Advice on potty and toilet training

Contact a Family have a parents’ guide on potty and toilet training with a disabled child.
National Childcare Trust - Five signs your child is ready for potty training.