Paediatrics – Consultations, Diagnostics and Treatment for Young People

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Paediatrics

Welcome to the Children and Young Person’s Unit at the One Hatfield Hospital

 

Our dedicated unit covers all aspects of paediatric care from birth to 18 from general paediatricians to specialist consultants in a variety of areas, all specially trained to treat childhood conditions.

Children can be booked in to our Imaging Department for X-ray and ultrasound from age 1 year and onwards. Our consultants can admit paediatric surgical cases from age 3 years.

Our multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialist nurses and support staff are highly experienced, both in the NHS and in private practice.

Our Paediatrics consultants focus on the development of children, as well as the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of childhood diseases including:

 

  • General wellbeing
  • ADHD and behavioural paediatrics
  • Allergy testing
  • Autism
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Dermatology including skin rashes, lumps and bumps
  • Development issues
  • Epilepsy
  • Motor disorders including Cerebral Palsy
  • Neonatal medicine
  • Respiratory problems including Asthma
  • Rheumatology
  • Sleep disorders

 

We also have a number of consultant surgeons that specialise in childhood ENT, orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, general surgery, cardiology, dermatology, oral and maxillofacial and respiratory, who see and treat children for a wide range of non-surgical and surgical procedures.

Conditions including:

 

  • Audiology and hearing tests
  • Thyroid problems, tonsillectomy and glue ear
  • Paediatric orthopaedic, hand, shoulder, hip, knee and foot conditions
  • Paediatric head and neck condition

 

The Children and Young Person's Suite 

 

The Children and Young Person's Unit has a dedicated suite separate to our adult ward for our young surgical patients. 

On arrival our paediatric nurse will take you to the suite where you may meet other members of the team and see your room. All families will be cared for in private bedrooms.

On the day of the surgery, your room will be equipped appropriately for your child with toys. Each room has a television and free Wi-Fi. We have a range of toys to play with including books, a portable DVD player, computer games and activities. In addition, your child will be encouraged to bring in their own toys and comforters.

While in hospital, your child will be given a child friendly menu from which they can order their choice of food following their surgery. We also have a menu choice for adults. Specialist menus are available if required, for example, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free.

 

In this short video our Paediatric Nurse, Emma Galbraith, provides a useful overview of skin prick allergy testing for parents and carers.

 

Meet the Team

Our Consultant Paediatricians
Our Paediatric ENT and Audiology Consultants
Our Paediatric Orthopaedic Consultants
Our Paediatric Urology Consultants
Our Paediatric Gynaecology Consultants
Our Paediatric Cardiology Consultants
Our Paediatric Oral and Maxillofacial Consultants

Common Treatments and Conditions

Adenoidectomy
Allergy Testing
Children’s Hearing Assessments
Dermatology
Grommet Insertion
Paediatric Blood Tests
Paediatric Medicine
Tonsillectomy

How to access One Hatfield Hospital

Access to One Hatfield Hospital is simple

Private medical insurance

Patients can ask for a referral from their GP and contact their private medical insurer to book an appointment. Simply ask to be referred to the consultant of your choice at One Hatfield Hospital and call us on 01707 443 333 to make your appointment.

Paying for your own treatment

Patients can self-refer by calling our Reservations Department on 01707 443 333 directly to book a consultation.

Book an appointment

Book your consultation

If you have a paediatric concern and want to book an initial consultation with one of our consultants, or just to find out more information about what we can offer please contact us on 01707 443 333 or email us here.