All of our children’s appointments are given by doctors specialising in this field, and are offered at flexible times throughout the week including Saturday mornings, and Tuesdays evenings until 7.30pm.
Many of our GPs have a special interest in paediatrics, especially Dr Tim Ladbrooke, Dr Ebba Khalil, Dr Clare Thompson, Dr Sophie Ladbrooke and Dr Krishan Joseph.
Dr Tim Ladbrooke, Dr Clare Thompson and Dr Sophie Ladbrooke have a higher qualification in Paediatrics – the Diploma in Child Health (DCH).
In addition to providing routine and emergency appointments, we recommend that babies and children have check-ups and vaccinations on a regular basis – please see below for details.
We also offer a tailored adolescent health check, which we recommend teenagers receive before they leave school.
We suggest the following check-ups in the first 5 years of your child’s life:
| Check | Age Range |
|---|---|
| Full physical and developmental check | 6 weeks |
| Regular monthly reviews | 6 weeks – 4 months |
| Developmental and physical examination | 8 months |
| Annual developmental and physical assessment | 1 year – 4 years |
| Annual physical assessment | 5 years+ |
We recommend the following vaccination schedule:
2 Months
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B
Rotarix – Rotavirus
Bexsero – Meningitis B
3 Months
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B (2nd dose)
Rotarix – Rotavirus (2nd dose)
Bexsero – Meningitis B (2nd dose)
4 Months
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B (3rd dose)
Prevenar – Pneumococcal (PCV) (1st dose)
12 Months
MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella (1st dose)
Varilrix – Chicken Pox (1st dose)
13 Months
Prevenar – Pneumococcal (2nd dose)
Bexsero – Meningitis B (3rd dose)
14 Months
Varilrix – Chicken Pox (2nd dose)
15 Months
Varilrix – Chicken Pox (2nd dose)
18 months (for children born on or after 1 July 2024)
6-in-1 (DTaP/IPV/HiB/Hep B) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio, Haemophilus influenzae type b, Hepatitis B (4th dose)
MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella (2nd dose)
3 Years 4 Months
4-in-1 (DTaP/IPV) – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Polio
MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella (2nd dose for children born on or before 30 June 2024)
13-14 Years
DT/IPV – Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio
Nimenrix – Meningitis ACWY
12-13 Years
Gardasil – HPV
Other
Influenza vaccine is given each October by injection between the ages of 6 months and 2 years, whilst children between the ages of 2 and 18 may have the nasal flu vaccine.
Bexsero (Meningitis B) is available for children of all ages who have not been vaccinated in their first year (dose regime varies depending on age) – this applies to children born before September 2015.
BCG (Tuberculosis) is not carried out at the practice, but can be organised with a local Paediatrician.
Ticovac (Tic borne encephalitis) is available after the age of 12 months – 3 dose regime.
Respiratory Synctial Virus (RSV) vaccine can be given to adults from the age of 60, and to pregnant women from 28 weeks to 36 weeks gestation.
Additional vaccines that may be required for travel abroad can also usually be provided (e.g. tetanus, hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies vaccine etc). We are not, however, able to offer Yellow Fever vaccine.
Book an Appointment
Continuity of care is one of our core values, underpinned by one of our own doctors providing 24/7 out-of-hours cover
Tuesday evening appointments until 7.30pm
Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm
73 Courtfield Gardens
London
SW5 0NL