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Welcome to the HCA UK Paediatric Intensive Care Unit
Fast access to critical care
Our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is designed for children and teenagers who are critically ill, seriously injured or recovering from complex surgery. Your child will receive dedicated, one-to-one care from our specialist team of paediatric consultants and specialist nurses.
And we’re also here for you too. Our team will do their best to answer your questions, guide you through each stage, and offer reassurance when you need it most.
And we’re also here for you too. Our team will do their best to answer your questions, guide you through each stage, and offer reassurance when you need it most.
Children can be admitted to the PICU for a wide range of reasons, from serious accidents to severe infections or organ failure. While the specific care we offer will depend on the child’s individual needs, children will have round-the-clock monitoring and access to advanced medical care including breathing support, infection management and help with organ function, all delivered in a closely monitored and supportive environment.
Our team of paediatric intensive care doctors, nurses and health professionals work together to manage every child’s unique needs and give them the best chance of recovery in a closely monitored, reassuring environment.
Our team of paediatric intensive care doctors, nurses and health professionals work together to manage every child’s unique needs and give them the best chance of recovery in a closely monitored, reassuring environment.
Located at The Portland Hospital, our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at has nine beds, each providing level 3 intensive care, which is the highest level of critical care offered.
Yes, we do. We also have a six-bed neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), with a team of consultants, neonatologists and neonatal nurses ready to care for your newborn with unparalleled expertise and experience.
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Personalised care for your child
At the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, your child will have access to advanced monitoring and life-support technology, plus the experience of highly trained consultants, nurses and health professionals from across our network.
They’ll work together to monitor your child’s progress and support their recovery, ensuring expert support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Our expert PICU teams include:
- Paediatric surgeons
- PICU nurse specialists
- Physiotherapists
- Play specialists
- Speech and language therapists
- Respiratory care specialists
Fast, accurate diagnostics
When it comes to assessing your child’s health and deciding on the right treatment pathway for them, rapid, reliable diagnosis is crucial. Our expert team has on-site access to advanced imaging, laboratory testing and monitoring technology, which allow us to respond quickly and effectively to any changes in your child’s condition.
- Blood tests
- CT scans (including low-dose CT scans)
- ECG (electrocardiogram)
- EEG (electroencephalogram) for assessing brain activity
- Genetic and metabolic testing
- Microbiological testing to detect infections
- MRI scans
- Ultrasound
- X-ray
How to find us
The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is located at The Portland Hospital, London, close to Regent’s Park and Great Portland Street.
We’re easily accessible by public transport, with nearby Underground stations including Great Portland Street, Regent’s Park, and Oxford Circus.
There are national and private car parks nearby.
Paediatric Intensive Care FAQs
Our PICU is a specialist ward that provides intensive monitoring and treatment for seriously ill children and teenagers who need the highest level of medical care.
We care for children with a wide range of conditions. A child may be admitted to the PICU after surgery, a serious accident, or for conditions including severe infections, breathing difficulties or organ failure.
Your child will be monitored round-the-clock using advanced equipment and cared for by a highly trained team, including paediatric intensive care consultants, specialist nurses, and therapists.
Absolutely. We’ll keep you updated regularly and make sure you’re completely comfortable with your child’s treatment plan. We’re always happy to answer any questions you may have.
Pick-up and drop-off options: Visitors can pick up and drop off patients at the main entrance. No parking is allowed as the driveway is for emergency vehicle access.
Local parking: There’s no on-site parking and street parking isn’t permitted on a single yellow line between Monday and Saturday, from 8.30am to 6.30pm. However, national and private car parks are available nearby. Please contact the admissions team if you need help to find a local car park near to the hospital.
Disabled parking: Westminster Council operates a small number of disabled parking bays near the hospital, available to Blue Badge holders for up to four hours. The nearest one is on the corner of Bolsover Street, next to Tesco Express.
Local parking: There’s no on-site parking and street parking isn’t permitted on a single yellow line between Monday and Saturday, from 8.30am to 6.30pm. However, national and private car parks are available nearby. Please contact the admissions team if you need help to find a local car park near to the hospital.
Disabled parking: Westminster Council operates a small number of disabled parking bays near the hospital, available to Blue Badge holders for up to four hours. The nearest one is on the corner of Bolsover Street, next to Tesco Express.
At The Portland Hospital, we have open visiting. However, we recommend that visitors leave by 10pm. If your child’s staying overnight, this gives both parents and child the chance to settle for the night.
Should you wish to stay overnight with your child, that’s no problem. We can provide you with a bed for one parent.
Should you wish to stay overnight with your child, that’s no problem. We can provide you with a bed for one parent.
Yes you can. You’re very welcome to go to the anaesthetic room, where you can stay until your child’s asleep. At that point, the nurse will accompany you back to your room.
Our locations
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
205 - 209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
Urgent Care Centre for Children
234 Great Portland Street W1W 5QT London
“My mum and I were overwhelmed with the level of care I received at The Portland Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic. We felt so safe and cared for.”
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