The Community Paediatric Medical Team in Haringey sees children and young people aged 0-19 years (who have a Haringey GP). The service covers:

• children with developmental difficulties, including paediatric neurodisability 
• medical management of children with complex and additional needs 
• assessment of autism for children up to 12 years 
• statutory medical assessment of children undergoing Education Health and Care plan (EHCP) needs assessment where clinically indicated

The service also provides health assessments for children in care, which includes:

• initial health assessments for all children coming into care 

• follow-up of children undergoing adoption and fostering.

• Six monthly review assessments for children aged six months to five years of age and annual reviews for children 5-18 years.

• Child protection medical assessments as part of a section 47 assessment where there are concerns of physical abuse or neglect.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusions

The services does not:

• see children with isolated speech delay (they are seen by the Speech and Language Therapy team)
• do autism assessment for children over 12 years (this is done by the Autistic Spectrum Conditions & Learning Disabilities Team at Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust)
• do ADHD assessment (this is done by Haringey CAMHS)
• do dyslexia assessments (this is arranged by the school Special Educational Needs Coordinator)
• do medicals for sexual abuse (acutely will be seen at the Havens with referral made by the police. Historical cases will be seen at the Lighthouse with referral made by social care).

How to Refer