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Child and family health

Children are seen with a parent or carer present and, where they are old enough, are included in the conversation directly. Consultations cover new illness, growth and development questions, and follow-up of a previous problem. Explanations are given in plain language to both the adult and, where appropriate, the child.

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A clinician at a desk speaking with a child and using a laptop during an appointment

What this covers

  • Assessment of new illness in children
  • Growth, feeding and development questions
  • Follow-up after a previous appointment or hospital visit
  • Advice for parents and carers on when to seek further care
  • Referral onward where specialist paediatric input is needed

Preparing for the appointment

  1. 01

    Note temperatures, fluids and nappies or toilet trips

    Simple observations from the last day or two are often the most useful information in a child's assessment.

  2. 02

    Bring the child's health record if you have one

    Personal child health records, growth charts and immunisation records help place the current problem in context.

  3. 03

    Bring something familiar

    A favourite toy or book makes examination easier for younger children.

General information, not advice

This page describes how appointments in this area of care usually work. It is general information and cannot take account of your own history, so it is not a substitute for an individual consultation. If symptoms are severe or worsening quickly, seek urgent care; in an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Appointment request

Request a child and family health appointment

The area of care is pre-selected. You can change it if something else fits better. Sending the form does not confirm an appointment.

All fields marked required must be completed. Submitting the form sends a request; it does not confirm an appointment.

Have you been seen at the clinic before?

Please keep this brief and administrative. Do not send detailed symptoms, diagnoses, medication lists or test results through this form. Those are discussed in the appointment itself.

Sending this form does not confirm an appointment. Requests are reviewed by the clinic's administrative team, who will contact you to arrange a time.