Child and adolescent health services
Kids are always growing and changing. Their brains and bodies are developing, their interests are deepening and their emotions are maturing.Along the way, they may experience occasional or ongoing health problems. Our experienced GPs are here to support your child’s health so you can enjoy the best of family life together.
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Our child & adolescent health services
Your GP is here for you through the ups and downs of family life. We’ll advise, encourage and support you as you raise your children.
Babies, toddlers and preschoolers
Breast and bottle-feeding advice | Sleep and settling advice | Childhood vaccinations (from 6 weeks-4 years) | Developmental checks |
Children and teenagers
Vaccinations | Mental health | Chronic conditions | Acute care |
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Early childhood intervention
If we suspect that your child has a developmental delay or disability, we can ensure your family receives support. Early intervention and referral to the appropriate healthcare professionals can help your child get back on track or adapt.
Our GPs can help your child access support from:
- Speech and language pathologists
- Occupational therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Psychologists.
We can also help you access assessments and support for conditions like:
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Dyspraxia
- Tourette syndrome.
Child and adolescent health and wellbeing
There’s a world of difference between adults and children. It’s not just size – children’s bodies and minds are continuously developing.
Just take their bones. At birth, your baby has about 300 bones. As they grow, some bones fuse together so that, by adulthood, they have only about 205 bones.
Some health conditions affect children more than adults or affect them differently. Musculoskeletal conditions like Sever’s disease are particularly common during growth spurts when bones, muscles, tendons, and other structures are changing rapidly (and not always at the same rate).
Many children and adolescents also face mental health difficulties. Some were struggling before the pandemic with many more struggling now. We’re keen to support children and young people to manage their mental health well.
If you have any concerns about your child’s health, wellbeing or development, please book an appointment. We’d love to help you.