Reason for referral
Include the main concern, working diagnosis if relevant, and why paediatric neurology input is requested.
For referring doctors
Referral pathway for doctors
Doctors and healthcare professionals can submit referral details, clinical summaries and supporting documents through the referral pathway.
Referral details
Please include relevant clinical information
This helps the practice review urgency and request the right supporting documents before an appointment is confirmed.
Clinical summary
Summarise relevant history, examination findings, current medication, allergies and duration of symptoms.
Investigations
Attach referral letters, EEG reports, imaging reports, blood results or other available medical reports.
Urgency
If the child is seriously unwell, has prolonged seizures, breathing difficulty, reduced responsiveness or other urgent symptoms, direct the family to emergency care immediately.
Resources
Referral and preparation resources
These resources are static website pages for now. Use the print button if a paper copy is helpful; no PDF files are generated.
Appointment checklist
A parent-friendly checklist for documents and questions to prepare before a visit.
Doctor referral checklist
A guide to clinical summaries, referral letters, and supporting reports for doctors.
Seizure episode notes template
A safe note-taking prompt for timing, recovery, context, and witness observations.
Headache diary template
A simple way to track dates, timing, associated symptoms, school impact, and triggers.
What to bring to the first visit
A concise reminder for reports, medication lists, school notes, and therapy information.
Submit referral information
The online form is a placeholder until connected to a secure practice-approved submission service.