HCRG Care Group launches Slough Child and Family Wellbeing
Health visiting and school nursing services for children and young people in Slough will now be delivered by Slough Child and Family Wellbeing.
In July, Slough Borough Council awarded HCRG Care Group the contract to provide this service from 1 October 2024.
Slough Child and Family Wellbeing will provide services for Slough’s children and young people, from pre-birth to age 19 years – and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The service offers support to every family to help build the foundations of a healthy life, improve child health outcomes, and reduce inequalities.
HCRG Care Group has a strong track record of transforming child and family services in Essex, Bath and North East Somerset, Wiltshire, and Lancashire and will work collaboratively with Slough Borough Council as well as local health and care and voluntary and faith-based organisations to ensure Slough families receive a comprehensive and joined-up service.
Slough Child and Family Wellbeing will support more children to meet the development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage by implementing a school readiness pathway; introduce a ‘Good Level of Development’ attainment programme in schools; and collaborate with the Early Years sector and Family Hubs for integrated reviews.
The service will address obesity in primary schools through targeted interventions for healthy eating and physical activity and healthy weight programmes which will be supported by specially trained colleagues.
Additionally, the new service will place a strong focus on children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health issues and will support with the uptake of immunisations; improving children’s oral health; and reducing infant mortality through early intervention schemes and contribute to universal Preparing for Baby workshops for expectant parents.
Sarah Wardle, Chief Nursing Officer at HCRG Care Group, said: “We are thrilled to be awarded the contract to deliver 0-19 health visiting and school nursing services in Slough. This is a testament to our team’s dedication and expertise in providing high-quality, person-centred care for families. We look forward to working closely with the community to make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.”
