Paediatric Rapid Access Clinic: WH

CamdenHaringeyIslington

The Paediatric Rapid Access Clinic at WH offers consultant-led urgent referral appointments for children within a few working days. For same-day assessments, contact the paediatric specialist registrar via the main hospital switchboard at 020 7272 3070 (bleep 3111), or for advice, reach a paediatric consultant on the GP hotline at 07796 940 840 from 9am to 9pm.


Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

Children aged up to 16 years:

  • with a new onset acute problem.

Exclusions

Children with a:

  • chronic condition (refer to standard outpatient clinic service)
  • problem relating to an already diagnosed condition
  • medical emergency (bleep the on-call paediatric SpR on bleep 3111 to arrange an urgent review).

How to Refer

EMIS form

Referral methods: Email

Complete the Paediatric Rapid Access Clinic (PRAC) Referral - Whittington form and email to: whh-tr.childrensambulatorycare@nhs.net

The referral will be graded by a consultant paediatrician and an appointment booked. The parents will be contacted by telephone and informed of the appointment time.

Where to find the form

  • Camden: Camden Global Documents > Children Services
  • Haringey: HAR Global Documents > Paediatric
  • Islington: ISL Global Documents > Paediatric folder > Paediatric 10-12 Clinic Referral - Whittington


Review date: Friday, 21 May 2027