Paediatric services (children's services)

Our paediatric service cares for and treats children for a wide range of conditions, from newborns up to the age of 16 years. We offer a family friendly, safe, and supportive environment for children and their families. We have a dedicated team of health professionals including doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals who are highly experienced in caring for sick children. 

Services 

• Medical 

• Allied Health (speech therapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, psychology, and social work) 

• Fracture Clinic (including soft tissue injury clinic) 

How to access this service 

Outpatient services: Your child will need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner outlining your medical concerns to access this service. Once we receive the referral, we will send you a letter either offering an appointment, letting you know your name has been placed on a waiting list, or advising alternative services.   Please note if accepted your child will be allocated a category on the children’s outpatient wait list according to need, based on the information provided in the GP’s referral letter. 

Inpatient services: You can access inpatient services through: 

• Emergency or Outpatient Departments 

• An inter-hospital transfer