The assessment – information for parents and carers

| Updated 16 Oct 2025

Before the assessment Who can be referred for assessment? Children aged between 0-8 years old with a Wandsworth GP can be referred for assessment if there is evidence of social communication difficulties or differences. If your child is under 5 years, they will need to be seen by a developmental …
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SPINA – Register and Track your spinal rehabilitation progress

| Updated 2 Oct 2025

If you are over 18 and experiencing neck, mid/upper back, or lower back pain, we invite you to join SPINA – a spinal rehabilitation registry helping to improve care for people with spinal pain like you! Joining SPINA will enable you to: Track your health and recovery over time Access …
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The Southwest Thames Paediatric Epilepsy Network (SWTPEN)

| Updated 19 Sep 2025

What is the SWTPEN? The SWTPEN is a clinical network of health professionals responsible for the care of children and young people with epilepsy in the Southwest Thames region. This includes the London boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Croydon and parts of Surrey and Sussex served by …
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Cancer SMART (severe mental illness access and rapid treatment)

| Updated 12 Sep 2025

Cancer SMART aims to improve cancer outcomes for individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) by addressing delays in diagnosis and barriers to care. Aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan and the 2025 NHS 10-Year Health Plan, the 18-month initiative integrates mental and physical healthcare through a multidisciplinary, data-driven approach. …
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How to contact us

| Updated 27 Aug 2025

Telephone: 020 8725 1896 Referral e-mail: cdcreferrals@stgeorges.nhs.uk Email for all other enquiries: Paediatric.SCDAdmin@stgeorges.nhs.uk

Information for referrers

| Updated 3 Sep 2025

Referral Pathway Download the pathway here. Referral criteria Internal referral criteria (St George’s Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician only): Internal referrals only accepted from a neurodevelopmental paediatrician at St George’s NHS Foundation Trust Child has a GP in Wandsworth Child is aged under 8 years old The child has had a developmental assessment and …
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Frequently Asked Questions

| Updated 16 Oct 2025

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or autism spectrum condition (ASC), often called autism is a natural and lifelong variation in how a person’s brain develops and processes information. It shapes the way a child experiences the world, communicates, learns, and relates to others. Autism is …
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Forms, documents and further resources

| Updated 16 Oct 2025

Forms and documents Referral form for external referrals Parental questionnaire Teacher observation questionnaire (children under 5 years old) Teacher observation questionnaire (children over 5 years old) Further resources Support for patients, parents and families: ADHD, ASD Partners: Wandsworth Autism Advisory Service (WAAS) Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND): Wandsworth Offer Paediatric Occupational Therapy …
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Information for parents and carers

| Updated 16 Oct 2025

What to expect when your child has been referred? Preparing for the assessment – A social story Closer to the time of the assessment, you may find it helpful to give your child some information about the assessment. We have provided further information on preparing your child for the assessment …
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Pain Management Programme Graduates

| Updated 11 Aug 2025

When you have completed a Pain Management Programme and 2  Pain Management Programme Follow-up sessions we will discharge you from the service….BUT….we know that you will be continuing to work on coping with your pain. As a “graduate” from our Pain Management Programme, you are welcome to contact the team for …
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