They include consultants, speciality doctors and trainee paediatric doctors working in community child health who have broad skills covering paediatrics and child health with specialist skills in the care of vulnerable families, children with long-term conditions and child public health.

Community Paediatricians see children with complex needs outside acute hospitals, in schools, in outreach clinics in locations closer to home.

We provide assessment, diagnosis, management and ongoing care of children with complex health needs, with an emphasis on prevention and continuity of care. We work closely with schools, social care, and other services to give joined-up support.

• Assess children with complex medical needs quickly, so they get the right support early
• Contribute to the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism and ADHD.
• Early diagnosis and care to help prevent more serious problems later.
• Work closely with other professionals by attending team meetings to share important information
• Aim to reduce health inequalities and improve access to services, especially in areas that need it most

They see children from 0-18 who are resident in Wolverhampton and have:

• developmental disorders and disabilities
• complex health needs (including end of life care)
• special educational needs
• safeguarding concerns
• been in care or are in the process of being adopted

Referrals

They accept referrals from:

• Health professionals – Including health visitors and school nurses for concerns with the child’s development
• General practitioners from Wolverhampton CCG area
• Education services for concerns related to Autism and ADHD
• Children’s social care services and Police for safeguarding concerns
• Local authority for statutory health assessment for children with special education needs
• Local authority for children in care requiring statutory health assessment

If you wish to speak to a member of the team about clinic appointments, then contact us.

Telephone: 01902 446275 / 01902 446270
Address: The Gem Centre, Neachells Lane, Wolverhampton, WV11 3PG