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Community Paediatrics

Who is service for

The service is for children age 0-16 (or up to age 19 if still attending school) with developmental problems or disabilities, and associated health problems.

What does the service do

Assessment, diagnosis and management of children with a range of developmental difficulties and disabilities, and associated conditions. We provide ongoing follow-up to children with significant disabilities, including dedicated clinics in all of Islington’s special schools. We see children under the care of the Child Development Team, and also work with colleagues as part of the School Health Special Needs Service. We see children referred by Education for Medical Assessment as part of statutory assessment of special educational needs. We also provide a child protection service (see separate service details). We provide the medical input to the looked after children’s service (see separate service details).

How to access the service

We accept referrals from a wide range of professionals working with children e.g. GPs, health visitors, speech and language, physio or occupational therapists, education & nursery staff, hospital paediatricians, clinical psychologists, educational psychologists etc.

Other services that complement this service or that patients might benefit from

We work closely with colleagues in occupational therapy & physiotherapy, SLT & community psychology. We also liaise closely with education and social services staff from Islington Council.

User group or local patient organisations

Centre 404 provides an excellent support service for many of our patients and families.

National patient organisations

There are a wide range of condition-specific patient organisations which we direct our patients to following assessment and diagnosis.

Downloads

Pathway for children and young people with Down syndrome. This pathway sets out the support provided by local agencies for every child in Islington with Down syndrome.