When your child needs medical care, you want quick access to trusted specialists in a safe, supportive environment. At Spire Healthcare, our consultants and specialist teams care for children and teenagers across a wide range of conditions - from everyday health concerns to complex or long-term issues such as diabetes or hormone imbalance.
We provide fast access to appointments, diagnosis, treatment and expert advice. We’re here to support your child’s wellbeing and give you peace of mind.
Children's services available at Spire Alexandra Hospital
Under 16s
Consultations and minor tests such as ear suctioning and blood tests are available for children under 16. If your child needs further interventional diagnostic tests or surgical treatment, your consultant will discuss this with you and can arrange this for your child at an alternative Spire Hospital or local NHS facility which offers a full service for children.
Treatments for young people
Young people aged 16 - 17 years (up to their 18th birthday) who need further interventional diagnostic tests or surgical treatment will be risk assessed by a Registered Children’s Nurse to confirm that they can be treated as an adult. Any interventional or surgical treatment* would take place at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital, Horley, Surrey.
Children and Young People's treatments
We offer the following screens, tests and services to paediatric patients between the ages of 0 - 16. These may vary depending on your consultant.
- Venesection, excluding allergy testing
- ENT micro suction
- ENT Nasoendoscopy
- Ultrasound screening
- Imaging without contrast
- Cryotherapy, cautery of small surface lesions
Please note, we do not offer allergy screening for anyone under the age of 18 years old.
*16 - 17 year olds can access the full range of treatments offered to adults at Spire Alexandra Hospital but treatment would be carried out at Spire Gatwick Park Hospital. All treatments are subject to a risk assessment, conducted by a children’s nurse.
Select from our range of available paediatrics treatments
Why choose Spire for your child’s healthcare?
- Consultant-led appointments and personalised care
- Hospitals with dedicated children's facilities
- Flexible appointments and fast access to test results
- Self-pay and insured options available
Safeguarding children and adults
Safeguarding continues to be a high priority and Spire Healthcare is committed to safeguarding adults, children, young people and looked after children. All healthcare staff have a duty to recognise and respond to safeguarding children or adults issues. Safeguarding is a range of activities from promoting health and wellbeing to protection from harm.
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