What we do We treats babies, children and young people with severe ongoing illnesses or complex clinical conditions. Medicine, also known as the acute service, is supported by an on-call team led by a consultant. All non-trauma emergency cases are triaged and assessed in Children’s Accident & Emergency by a member of the children’s hospital team. We also provide general …

What we do Our specialist paediatric audiology service provides assessment and habilitation for both hearing and balance in children and young people of all ages from newborn to 17 years. When necessary we will provide and support digital hearing aids of all varieties including those requiring surgical implantation. We liaise closely with other professionals to best support the families of …

What we do Our department at the Alex is one of only five stand alone paediatric emergency departments in the UK. We are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Every day around 70 to 120 children up to 16 years old with illness, injuries and mental health problems are seen and treated in our department. Our department …