Developmental Paediatrics (Community Paediatrics)
What kind of services can I access from my community paediatrician?
- Children with developmental delay.
- Children with complex medical needs.
- ASD assessment and diagnosis.
- ADHD assessment, treatment and monitoring.
- Child protection service covering physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
- Behaviour problems for the under 5s.
- Liaison with other professionals caring for the child.
How old does my child need to be to visit a community paediatrician?
Your child needs to be aged 0-16yrs.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Sharon Ferguson
- Contact Position
- Service Manager
- Website
- *CLICK* here for NHS website
Where to go
- Name
- Alder Hey Children's Hospital
- Address
-
Eaton Road
Liverpool
- Postcode
- L12 2AP
- Notes
The Developmental Paediatrics team is based in the Catkin Building on the Alder Hey campus but not in the main hospital building. We also offer clinics across a variety of community settings.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Other Details
Availability
- Referral Details
Professionals from either health or education can refer to the service for assessment; these can include your GP, health visitor, school SENCO or school nurse. Part of the assessment is collecting information from professionals involved with your child. This means part of the referral proforma requests your consent to contact them prior to seeing you in clinic.
Please use our Referral Proforma for all Developmental Paediatrics and your referral will be allocated to the correct pathway.
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
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Primary (5 to 11)
Secondary (11 to 16)
Early Years (0 to 5)
