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When you have a child with a disability there are many health services which you may need.

The following section gives you information on the range of services available. These can be confusing if you are not sure what your child needs. You can seek help and advice through the specialist health visitor or your GP.

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Community Paediatric Dietitian

020 8825 8709

The Community Paediatric Dietitian provides advice to families and children about the best way to get the right amount of nutrients to support the child's growth, development and l...
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Ealing Bladder and Bowel Service

020 8383 5749

The Bladder and Bowel Health Service caters for children of 4 years and above. 
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Ealing Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service (CDT)

020 8825 8768

Occupational therapists have a special understanding of the skills children need to play, learn and look after themselves e.g. feeding, drawing, writing etc. They can develop progr...
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Independent Support Programme

020 8571 6381

Contact a Family Ealing and Southall - Independent Support Programme will provide help, advice and support to parents of children with SEN going through a statutory Education, He...
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North West Thames Regional Genetic Services

020 8896 2795

The Regional Genetic Service for the North West Thames Region. They offer genetics services to people living within this area and offer a diagnostic and counselling service to...
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Local Doctors

General Practitioners (GPs) and Doctors are located in the local community either in surgeries or practices.

They are often your first point of contact when you have a concern about your child’s development or health. Some of them have special experience in paediatrics. Their role is to keep their patients healthy, to pick up and treat illnesses and to refer to specialists as and when necessary

Remember, it is important for you to feel confident in your GP. As always, personalities have a lot to do with how comfortable you feel with your GP, so don’t be afraid to change if necessary. Ask around for advice particularly from other parents who have a child with a disability.

Please click on this link to find out more about GPs and where to find them:

Local Pharmacists

Pharmacists (sometimes called Chemists) are experts in medicines and how they work.

They play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of the public.

The services that may be available from your Pharmacy are:

  • Emergency Contraception
  • Truss Fittings
  • Incontinence Supplies
  • Stoma
  • Needle Exchange
  • Pregnancy Testing
  • Oxygen

They dispense your prescriptions, provide a range of services related to specific health-related issues and can advise on minor ailments such as:

  • Bugs and viruses
  • Minor injuries
  • Tummy troubles
  • Women's health
  • Skin conditions
  • Allergies
  • Aches and pains
  • Children's problems

Your pharmacist may be a qualified supplementary prescriber. This means that they can prescribe certain drugs without the need for a prescription from your GP.

You can contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647 for late opening times of your local pharmacies.

Please click on this link to find out more about pharmacists, your local pharmacies and their opening times: