Paediatric Service

 

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This pilot service reviews children’s hospital referrals from East Haringey GPs and agrees on best next steps in care. Each referral is reviewed jointly between a Haringey GP and a paediatric doctor from North Middlesex University Hospital.

doctor and child

 

Aims and Objectives

The idea is to give children faster access to specialist advice, ensuring that they get the right care in the right place.

This helps prevent unnecessary appointments and lowers the chance of patients needing to return to the GP for the same issue due to long waiting times.

It also improves the experience for families by offering reassurance and consistent care earlier on.

 

When is the service operating

The service launched on 29th January 2026 and will end in March 2027.

 

How do referrals work?

Referrals are managed by participating GP practices located in the east of Haringey. Patients cannot self-refer into this service.