Community Paediatrics

What does the service do?

Community Paediatrics are specialist children’s doctors (Paediatricians) and nurses who have expertise in a range of medical and developmental conditions, including complex disability. Clinics may be held in Health Centres or Hospital settings.

Who do Community Paediatricians see?

Community Paediatricians may see children and young people with the following needs:

• Concerns about development and late milestones in young children, complex disability requiring medical management.
• Concerns about genetic conditions or specific syndromes.
• Children with brain injury, extreme preterm, hearing/vision impairment who require assessment/ongoing input.
• General paediatric medical problems (e.g. growth concerns, possible fits or seizures etc).
• Assessment for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Tics.

For further information, download Community Paediatrics Information about your appointment (Nottinghamshire Community Hospital, NHS leaflet)[PDF]

Times and availability

Age Range: 0-18