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Cromwell Hospital: Paediatric care and treatment in London
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Cromwell Hospital is one of Britain's leading private hospital with the greatest range of technology of any independent hospital in the UK. Situated close to the heart of London, this purpose built hospital which was opened in 1981 is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence.
The Cromwell Paediatric Centre provides a wide range of paediatric services for children of all ages, including some of the more complex procedures now practised in paediatric medicine and surgery such as paediatric liver transplants. This dedicated Paediatric department is in a child friendly environment with the safety of a secure access system and fully trained paediatric nurses who are available to carry out a range of specialist investigations and procedures.
Interpreters are available to assist our overseas patients whose first language is not English.
Clinical expertise
The centre is under the direction of a senior paediatric specialist and the team of paediatric consultants and paediatric surgeons is drawn from London's leading teaching hospitals. The support team includes specialist children's nurses, hospital play specialists, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and interpreters.
Outpatient and diagnostic Facilities
The centre has a dedicated outpatient area with a comprehensive range of diagnostic facilities on hand. Amongst these are two MRI scanners, one of which has an open sided feature making it more child friendly, a CT scanner, ultrasound equipment, general radiography, nuclear medicine, an angiography laboratory, audiology, neurophysiology and an on-site pathology laboratory.
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Inpatient facilities
The inpatient unit comprises 14 bedrooms and a dedicated paediatric theatre which accepts patients for Plastic Surgery, General Surgery, ENT, Urology and Orthopaedic Surgery. A team of paediatric resident medical officers provide 24-hour cover. There is also a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
All patient areas are decorated with bright cheerful colours to encourage a child friendly and relaxed atmosphere for children, their parents and carers. Each bedroom has a TV and en-suite bathroom. Folding beds are available for one parent to stay with their child.
The paediatric unit's activity and play centre provides activities for both children and adolescents, including books, music, an Internet station, games and toys.
The centre's secure access system ensures the safety of the children at all times.
Treatment of common conditions in children
The Treatment of common conditions in children page has been created with the assistance of Paediatric Specialists at the Cromwell. We hope that it will give parents an introduction into common paediatric conditions in children.
Health Promotion Notice Board
Staff in the Paediatric Centre provide information on a variety of conditions. This Health Promotion Notice Board gives an introduction to common childhood ailments. For more detailed advice you should visit your local GP.
Services
- Specially trained paediatric nurses and hospital play specialist
- Treatment room
- Paediatric pharmacist, nutritionist and physiotherapist
- 4 consulting rooms, clinics include:
- Urgent referral clinic. Mon - Fri 1.00pm - 5.00pm led by Consultant Paediatricians.
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Facilities and Services
- Patient bedroomsPatient bedrooms are large single rooms with full en-suite bathroom facilities. Each is double glazed, equipped with a fridge and has a choice of international TV programmes. Some specialist units, however, are multi-bedded, such as Intensive Care, Progressive Care and Endoscopy. For patients who require something more, a choice of suites is available.
- Fine and healthy cuisineThe kitchens are second to none, with cuisine for all tastes and dietary requirements. The hospital has been working with Anton Mosimann's Cuisine Créative to develop its natural cuisine menu, a range of healthy eating, low fat dishes.
- InterpretersThe hospital has a team of interpreters to translate for patients and relatives when required.
- Patient RelationsAn experienced team of Patient Relations staff are available to assist with any special needs and requests.
- Pre-admission formTo help speed up your registration process on arrival at the hospital you may wish to complete and return our pre-admission form. To download a form click here.
- Hotels near to the CromwellA number of hotels conveniently located for Cromwell Hospital have agreed to provide provisional rates to clients of the Cromwell. Please quote Cromwell Hospital when booking. Click here for a list of hotels located near to the Cromwell.
- Other servicesA number of other services are available for the convenience and comfort of patients and visitors. These include dentist, chiropodist, hairdresser, beautician, laundry and advice on accommodation and travel for patients and relatives.
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Contact details
Cromwell Hospital
Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Cromwell Road
London
SW5 0TU
Tel: Appointments +44 (0) 20 7460 5700
Senior Nurse Manager +44 (0) 20 7460 5894
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7835 2447
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