NHS Paediatric Neurology Waiting Times

What Paediatric Neurology covers

Paediatric neurology treats conditions of the brain, nerves and muscles in children — epilepsy and seizures, headaches and migraine, developmental delay, muscle weakness, tics and movement problems. Referrals usually come from a GP, a general children's doctor, or after a seizure seen in A&E.

People are usually referred here for

• Seizures or suspected epilepsy
• Frequent or severe headaches
• Developmental delay or regression
• Muscle weakness or floppiness
• Tics, tremor or unusual movements
• Concerns after a head injury

Were you referred somewhere else?

The same problem is sometimes handled by a different department, and the wait can be very different. Check these too:

Your right to choose a Paediatric Neurology hospital

Under the NHS Constitution and the Health Act 2009, you have a legal right to choose which NHS or NHS-commissioned independent sector provider sees you for your first outpatient Paediatric Neurology appointment.

Your GP must refer you via the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS) and offer you at least five choices. If you have already been referred to a hospital with a long wait, you can ask your GP to re-refer you to a provider with a shorter wait. This is entirely within your rights.

Research shows the average extra distance to a significantly shorter wait is just 13 miles.