We see children and young people from birth until their 18th birthday. We work with teams across the organisation to help provide support and treatment. See our related services for more information.

We support children and their families with the management of long term health problems which may have an impact on other areas of their life.

We undertake the assessment and treatment of children with developmental problems such as delayed milestones, learning disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

We see children in care for their regular health check and we also see children for whom there are child protection concerns. We provide support to vulnerable children and their families, liaising with other professionals involved as appropriate. We also provide reports for children who require an Education, Health and Social Care Plan (formally the School Statementing Process). We also contribute to the process that takes place when a child dies unexpectedly. 

We provide an individual service to each child and their family and as well as treating their medical problems, we work closely with colleagues in other parts of the health service as well as those in social and education services to ensure that children’s needs are met. 

We’re working with local Parent Carer Forums and other groups and organisations to transform support for neurodivergent children and young people in our area. Find out more on the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board website.

Information on waiting times for the service can be found on the waiting times page. 

Resources

Click on a link below to view a list of resources for the following subjects:

Community Paediatrics referral

Advice and signposting

Community Paediatric Disability Psychology Service (internal only)

Medication and monitoring information for families

Contact a Family: Charity for families with disabled children, with a helpline