Private Healthcare for Children

For over 25 years, Courtfield Private Practice has provided exceptional private healthcare for children. We’re now looking after the children of the children we first cared for back in 1997; a testament to the trust families place in our paediatrics service.

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All of our doctors are experienced in paediatrics, and Dr Tim Ladbrooke, Dr Clare Thompson, and Dr Sophie Ladbrooke hold the prestigious Diploma in Child Health (DCH).

In addition to providing routine and emergency appointments, we recommend regular health checks throughout childhood. These consultations allow us to monitor your child’s growth and development, while carrying out a comprehensive examination to identify any early signs of underlying health concerns.

Below, you can find further information about what is included in our children’s health checks, how often we recommend they are carried out, and our recommended vaccination schedule.

Families at Courtfield also benefit from the reassurance of our in-house out-of-hours service, alongside the convenience of Saturday morning appointments, Tuesdays evening clinics until 7.30pm, and home visits available on request.

Dr Clare Thompson with a mother and baby at a private children's GP appointment

Children's Health Check

A 30 minute consultation to review a child’s health and development as well as a detailed examination:

Review of growth and developmental milestones
Comprehensive physical examination, including assessment of the:
- Heart (for example, checking for murmurs)
- Lungs
- Abdomen (including checking for masses)
- Skin
- Testicles (to confirm normal position where appropriate)
- Spine (including screening for scoliosis)
- Lymph nodes
- Vision
Blood pressure and pulse check
Urine test to screen for sugar, blood, protein, or infection
Review of vaccination status
Discussion of any behavioural or mental health concerns

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Teenage/Pre-university health check

A 45 minute consultation to review common concerns relevant at this time in a young adult’s life as well as a comprehensive examination:

Healthy eating and exercise / Body image concerns
Skin Issues
Mental Wellbeing / Exam stress / Bullying
Drugs and Alcohol, and Sexual Health (where appropriate)
Discussion of general medical history
Review of vaccination status
Full physical examination, including urine test

Extra tests are available for an additional fee:

General blood screen
Cardiac echo and ECG can be arranged locally (for those who play regular high-intensity sports)

What Happens at a 1 year Health Check

We suggest the following check-ups during childhood

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)

18 months

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 Vaccinations

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.

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Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm

Tuesday evening appointments until 7:30pm

Saturdays: 9:00am - 1:00pm

In-House Out of Hours Care available to Courtfield patients on 07960460204

New Patients Existing Patients

020 7373 3541

enquiries@courtfieldpp.co.uk

Courtfield Private Practice
73 Courtfield Gardens
London
SW5 0NL

Kind Words from Our Patients

“My family have had a fantastic experience at Courtfield Private practice. We were able to urgently see a highly experienced GP when we were worried about our newborn daughter. They alleviated our concerns and were treated so kindly. We are very grateful. Thank you.”

Stephen Roche

“Dr Ladbrooke – Amazing Doctor, has followed my son since he was 2 weeks old. Always put me and my son at ease. Careful and detailed explanation of what he is doing, empathetic and wonderful attitude, approachable- I have complete trust in him”

Robert & Lucy, Chelsea

“Dr Tim Ladbrooke is an amazing Doctor, he has followed my son since he was 2 weeks old. Always puts me and my son at ease. Careful and detailed explanation of what he is doing, empathetic and wonderful attitude, approachable- I have complete trust in him.”

Michael, Earl's Court

“Best private GP practice in West London. Courtfield embodies the spirit of being a “family doctor” practice in every way – cannot recommend them highly enough. 100% worth it”

Maximilian Behrens

“I’ve been a patient at Courtfield Private Practice for decades. It is simply the best GP surgery I’ve ever experienced. Every single doctor is fantastic. Clare Thompson has helped me so much, Dr Tim Ladbrooke is always my first port of call for anything related to children and Sophie Ladbrooke is loveliest new addition to the practice. I can’t rate them highly enough.”

Emma Harling-Phillips

“Thank you, everyone at Courtfield Private Practice, for looking after our family for so many years. It will be hard to beat this level of service and professionalism when we are looking for our next primary care. Wishing you all the best and thank you again!”

Melinda, South Kensington

“We have two very young children who are currently battling an onslaught of winter bugs. I am immensely grateful to have had support and advice from Dr Sophie Ladbrooke in managing these and knowing when to seek medical examination. We were able to have a same day appointment with Dr Russell Ward. An infinitely valuable service.”

Sophia B

“Any time we’ve faced a question of how to get the right answer and best health care for our children, it’s been through Courtfield Private GP Practice. Sophie Ladbrooke recently went out of her way to ensure our son got the medical attention he needed. We’ve always trusted and felt in very capable hands when we go to Courtfield.”

Wendel Verbeek

“I could not recommend Courtfield Private Practice enough!! This place is so amazing and provides such wonderful care for the entire family. Dr. Sophie Ladbrooke is BEYOND incredible and truly cares about her patients so much!!”

Maggie Loucks

“A wonderful practice that has been an important part of mine and my now adult daughters’ lives for well over 20 years. The care my mother received from Drs Harling and Ladbroke during her terminal illness was incredible. This is a very special practice with very special doctors.”

Janet, Belgravia

“I have been a member of The Courtfield Private Practice for over 10 years. The team is outstanding. They are extremely personable, efficient and professional. I have had multiple medical emergencies for both myself and my children and the team never cease to impress me with their ability to resolve complex issues quickly and with an extremely personal touch.”

Harvinder Hunjan

“Both of my children have been seeing Dr Tim Ladbrooke for the past two years. He is consistently attentive, knowledgeable, and provides practical, thoughtful advice. Dr Ladbroke has a wonderful manner with children and is always responsive when urgent questions arise.”

Stephen Thomas

“We have been visiting Dr Tim Ladbrooke for over 10 years now and have always received exceptional support! Every member of my family is now a patient at his practice and even after moving to Surrey we still go to Courtfield. He is a fantastic doctor that truly cares about the welfare of his patients. Thank you to everyone at Courtfield Private Practice”

Rana, Surrey

“Dr Sophie Ladbrooke made my normally anxious-during-doctor-visits daughter very at ease and comfortable. I’d even go as far as to say that she enjoyed the consultation. Dr Ladbrooke listened to my concerns and did a thorough check and explanation. Couldn’t have asked for a better consult. Thank you!”

Emily, Chelsea

Wonderful experience with Dr. Joseph off hours. I was alone late Saturday evening with three small children when one of them developed orbital cellulitis. I felt very lucky when he not only picked up the phone right away, but came to the house about 20 min later and got us the antibiotics we needed to avoid a group trip to the A&E and potentially IV antibiotics. Thank you!

Amy Grace Sellman