Paediatrics

 

       

Developmental Paediatrics

Support children and young people with developmental needs

REFERRAL FORM FOR DEVELOPMENTAL PAEDIATRICS

 

  Community Paediatric Service Leaflet

Paediatric Continence

 

Provide support, advice and treatment to children and young people with bowel and/or bladder problems

Paediatric Continence website

  Paediatric continence leaflet

 

Hospital at Home

 

 

Support children and young people to help them leave hospital early and enable them to receive care at home

   

Children’s Community Nursing

 

Supports children and young people with complex health needs delivering care, support and training to families and carers

Children's Community nursing team website

  Children's community nursing leaflet

Looked after Children’s Nursing Team

 

Support children and young people in care to ensure their health needs are being met

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/st-helens/looked-after-children

   
 

Audiology

 

Ensures children have the best hearing levels possible so that they are able to communicate, learn and interact with others to the best of their ability

http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/haltonsthelens/childrensaudiology/

   
 

Orthoptics (eyes)

 

Diagnoses and treats eye problems in children

Eye clinic website

   
 

Community Dietetics

 

Support children and families who need nutritional advice

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/st-helens/nutrition-and-dietetics-service

 dietitian@nwbh.nhs.uk  

Podiatry (foot care)

Support children and young people conditions affecting their feet and lower limbs

https://www.merseycare.nhs.uk/our-services/st-helens/podiatry-service-footcare

 nwbh.podiatry.department@nhs.net  

Orthotics

 

Design and fit external orthoses or braces/supports for children to treat medical conditions and improve mobility

https://www.nwbh.nhs.uk/Orthotics-St-Helens