Wiltshire Children's Community Services - Virgin Care
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngContinuing to support families with virtual clinics
We implemented new technology to allow clinicians to continue to engage with patients, families and other service users during the pandemic.
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Our school nurses are on hand to give young people help and advice on a range of issues via our confidential Chathealth texting service.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngMarian’s video link lessons a boon for breast feeding mums
Specialist health visitor Marian Judd is used to giving mums and dads advice on breast feeding face to face.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngVirgin Care signs pledge to help nation through Covid19 crisis
Virgin Care has joined businesses from across the UK in an initiative to help Britain and its most vulnerable citizens through the coronavirus crisis. It has teamed up with former Cabinet Minister, Rt Hon Justine Greening, as a founding member of the C-19 Business Pledge.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngChildren seeking help and advice during lockdown can use our ChatHealth texting service
Our school nurses are on hand to give young people help and advice on a range of issues during Lockdown through the confidential texting service ChatHealth.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngR u Ok m8? Young people can text Wiltshire’s school nurses for confidential advice
Posters and small wallet sized cards will be available for children across the county’s schools to advertise Chat Health – a confidential texting service for young people in Wiltshire with emotional or physical health problems.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngOur Single Point of Access means parents’ and carers’ calls are handled quicker and it’s now easier than ever to get advice
A specialist service designed to make it easier to contact and seek advice directly from us in Wiltshire has seen caller waiting times fall by more than a half in just 12 months.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngTaking the trauma out of starting school
Our Professional Lead for 5 – 19-year-olds, Charlotte Forward, gives tips on taking the trauma out of starting school.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngHelp For Hearing: Free Checks for Residents of BaNES and Wiltshire
Residents of BaNES and Wiltshire with hearing loss are being offered a free course to help them with communications in their everyday lives.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngKeeping your kids safe this summer
The summer holidays are now well underway with youngsters enjoying playing out with friends and having fun. We have come up with ten top tips to keep your kids summer safe.
https://virgincare.co.uk/wp-content/themes/virgin-care-acme-theme-v2-3/img/logos/virgin-care-logo.pngVirgin Care recognises achievements of Wiltshire colleague
Anna Dobie, manager of the Wiltshire Children’s Services’ Single Point of Access in Salisbury, received the ‘Heartfelt Service’ honour at Virgin Care’s Feel the Difference Awards.
Wiltshire Children’s Community Services
We provide everything from public health nursing (also known as health visiting and school nursing), to specialist support for children and young people with physical sensory or learning needs and disabilities.
