Paediatrics
Paediatricians are doctors who manage medical conditions affecting infants, children and young people.
For GPs and health professionals
Paediatrics Hotline Numbers
Urgent contact for both the Duty Consultant and Registrar is via Scarborough Hospital Switchboard and bleep system if mobile route not available or unsuccessful.
Urgent Cases
Paediatric consultant Advice: 07557 893757
Eg. Uncertain about emergency healthcare pathway for care or treatment of a child
Referral for Same day assessment or admission: Contact 07825 072585
Eg. Acute care assessment or admissions of children
Emerging problems with a timely response needed
Paediatric consultant advice
- If currently under consultant care contact direct via secretary or community nursing team
- If not under consultant care enquire via electronic Advice and Guidance
Assessment Urgent referral to be made
(for both of the above consider whether this needs a high level response time – use urgent case route if unclear)
Routine
All other advice and guidance requests please use the electronic advice and guidance route. For consultant case specific advice contact direct by their phone or their@nhs.net email address