We offer a range of treatment options to support your child's development, focusing on muscle control and movement.
Neurological care for children and young people
- ✔ The UK's only private paediatric acute neurological rehabilitation centre
- ✔ Child-friendly, comfortable rooms and state-of-the-art facilities
- ✔ On-site neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
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Paediatric neurology at HCA UK
Why choose us?
From diagnosis to treatment, you want the very best for your child. So do we.
The Portland Hospital in Central London is home to the UK's only private paediatric acute neurological rehabilitation centre. With a neonatal intensive care unit on-site (NICU), we are able to offer you and your child the highest level of support and care, no matter how complex their condition.
- The only private hospital in the UK dedicated to treating women and children
- The only private maternity unit in London with on-site intensive care unit (NICU)
- More than 40,000 babies, children and young people cared for every year
Next day appointments
Access to a consultant within 24 hours.*
State-of-the-art diagnostics
With results in as little as 48 hours.*
Specialist treatment for complex conditions
Our complete breadth of expertise, focused on your child.
Neurological services for your child
Dedicated support for complex conditions
At HCA UK, your child will be cared for by a dedicated team of neurological specialists, including some of the world's leading consultants, and clinical nurse specialists.
Along with our vital support staff, they’re there for your child at all times, so they get the help they need, when they need it, no matter how complex their case.
The conditions we treat include:
Cerebral palsy
Childhood stroke
Our specialists can support your child with physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and more. If you suspect your child is having a stroke, call 999 immediately.
Childhood epilepsy
Our paediatric neurologists can identify and treat this common neurological condition with medication, specialist diets, surgery and more.
Migraines and headaches
When headaches affect a child’s quality of life, it’s best to check them out. We offer a range of diagnostic tests and scans, with fully personalised treatment plans.
Spastic diplegia
25% of children with cerebral palsy suffer from spastic diplegia – a condition that creates leg stiffness. We can help restore mobility and movement with a selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR).
Cerebral hypoxia
When oxygen to the brain is restricted, the symptoms can include seizures, memory loss and vomiting. We offer treatments for all levels of injury, from careful monitoring to surgery and rehab.
Cavernoma
This rare formation of blood vessels in the brain or spinal cord can lead to dizziness or even seizures. Our specialists can advise on the best course of treatment – from medication to surgery.
Brain tumours
We offer the latest diagnostic and treatment options for brain tumours in children. Our expert teams work together to deliver the best possible outcomes and support for your child and your family.
Hydrocephalus
A condition where excess cerebrospinal fluid builds up in the brain, often causing increased pressure in the skull. Our specialists can advise on the best course of treatment for your child.
Motor neurone disease (MND)
Although there's no cure for this condition which affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord, there are various treatments and therapies that can help to manage your child’s symptoms.
Neuropathic pain
This pain, which can feel like burning, aching, or pins and needles, is best addressed by identifying and treating its root cause. We can help with both diagnosis and treatment.
Where can my child get treatment?
The Portland Hospital is home to the UK's only private paediatric acute neurological rehabilitation centre. We also have a Level 3 paediatric intensive care unit, meaning we can offer the highest level of care to children who are seriously ill or have medical needs that can't be met elsewhere.
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
Accessing private health care
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment for your child and don’t want to wait, all of our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll give you a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
Your questions answered
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.
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, you can (in fact, we actively encourage this). We can provide you with a bed for one parent.
Of course. 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.
“Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.”
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