Paediatric neurology

We provide a comprehensive tertiary neurology service for patients from the newborn period up until 16 years (for new referrals), both locally, within  SW London, Surrey and West Sussex (4 million population base/ 11 DGHs plus Royal Marsden in Sutton).

This includes diagnosis, assessment and initial management of a variety of primarily acute conditions eg stroke, complex epilepsy, immune mediated neurological conditions, neuromuscular disorders, neurometabolic disorders. We support our paediatric colleagues with the neurological management of a variety of other medical conditions eg Paediatric brain tumours, haematological disorders, meningitis and encephalitis, and medically unexplained symptoms.

What we offer

• 24 hour telephone advice 7 days a week throughout the year.
• Weekly outpatient clinics at St George’s – initial assessment following which appropriate investigation and treatment can be devised. Regular follow up of some of the most complex or rare conditions.
• Regular Joint Neurology Clinics together with the referring Paediatricians, patient and family, at the local DGH in order to support the local team delivering appropriate neurological care.
• In collaboration with local Paediatricians with an interest in epilepsy, the Southwest Thames Paediatric Epilepsy Network aims to assure quality care for all children and young people with epilepsy in the region.