Service

Paediatrics - Swanage

What does it do?

This service is for general medical conditions in the under 16s.

Service Delivery Area

Swanage Community Hospital

What are the service opening times?

One Thursday afternoon per month.

How can I refer?
[For appropriate professional/clinical referrers only - service users please see below]

GP referral to Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

What functions/treatment and therapies are offered?

Medical assessment and management.  Drug management.  Referral to Poole Hospital for certain tests.

Which types of illness/medical condition does the service treat?

General medical conditions in under 16s.

Who will I see?

Dr Kelsall.

As a patient, how do I access services?

GP referral to Dorset HealthCare.

How can I get involved / what support groups are available?
Do you have information for Carers?

A range of printed information leaflets is available from the outpatient department.

Where, when and how often are the clinics?

The clinic is held in the outpatient department on one Thursday afternoon per month.

Who can I contact to find out more?

The outpatient department on 01929 475021.