Our paediatric services care for conditions affecting the heart’s walls, valves and blood vessels, including inherited cardiac conditions. We perform complex operations to save the lives of premature babies and correct heart defects in infants and children.
Paediatrics: Putting your child's needs first
We are specialists in paediatric care and offer general paediatrics and routine procedures right through to complex children's cardiac and neurological treatment.
Specialist paediatric care
When your child is hurt or unwell, we understand how important rapid access to trusted expertise can be.
At HCA Healthcare UK, our team has the experience and the expertise to make sure your child’s getting the care they need, when they need it, while making sure they feel secure and at ease.
Dedicated to babies and children up to 17 years old
The Portland Hospital is the only private hospital in the UK dedicated to the healthcare needs of women and children, caring for more than 40,000 children every year.
Whether you’re seeking help for a broken arm or an acute underlaying condition, we’re here for you, your child, and the rest of your family, with timely diagnosis, rapid access to treatment and ongoing support.
Get peace of mind at our Urgent Care Centre
While you should always dial 999 in an emergency, our Urgent Care Centre is open to any child from a newborn to 17 years of age*.
One of our specialist paediatric nurses will complete an initial assessment and advise you with the next steps to ensure your child receives the best possible care. If your child needs treatment, our team will book you in for our next available appointment. Standard opening hours are Monday-Sunday 8am -8pm.**
*By appointment only.
**Last scheduled appointment is at 7pm.
Looking for a specialist diagnosis or treatment?
Our experts offer dedicated care and support for you and your child, with paediatric consultants that specialise in both common and complex conditions and treatments, from developmental disorders to cardiac and orthopaedic care.
Cardiac
Orthopaedic
Our paediatric orthopaedic surgeons are able to help with everything from common conditions such as flat feet, fractures, curly toes, clubfoot and congenital hip problems through to more complex leg-lengthening procedures and scoliosis surgery.
Dermatology
Skin conditions are common in children of all ages. They can range from common viral rashes and eczema to complex systemic disorders. Our team are experienced in diagnosing and treating both common and more rare conditions, including those affecting your child’s hair and nails.
Neurology
An official diagnosis of autism can give your child and family access to new forms of support and help you all understand, live with and manage the diagnosis. Whatever age your child is when you notice symptoms of autism, we can provide an autism assessment and additional support.
Paediatric and neonatal intensive care units
If you or your baby needs extra support and specialist care, we’re here for you day and night, throughout the year.
The Portland Hospital is the only private maternity unit in London with a paediatric intensive care unit (PICU) and a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) on-site.
Each unit is staffed by leading paediatric consultants and specialist nurses and supported by advanced diagnostic tools, delivering exceptional safety and outstanding outcomes for the newborns in our care.
Your child’s experience matters to us
We want our patients to remember their time in our hospital as much for compassion, comfort and safety as for the treatment they received. That’s why we’ve put so much thought into hospital design.
Play, pet and music therapy
Our play specialists are at hand to help build your child's confidence, encouraging them to share their feelings and feel at ease about a stay or upcoming procedure.
Educational specialists
Our partner education specialists are highly experienced in teaching children with health problems as well as learning difficulties. They can help ease reintegration and ensure a smooth return to school.
Quality of care
The standards of care we offer through our paediatric services have been recognised for their excellence. HCA Healthcare UK inpatient paediatric services are based at The Portland Hospital, which the CQC has commended for providing patient-centred care delivered by highly trained compassionate staff, in all paediatric services from outpatient care to complex procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Pick up and drop off: 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 is no on-site parking and street parking is not permitted on a single yellow line between Monday to Saturday, 8.30am- 6.30pm. However, national and private car parks are available nearby. Please contact the admissions team if you require help to identify a local car park near to the hospital.
Disabled parking: Westminster Council operate 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 it is open visiting, however, we do recommend that visitors leave by 10pm. If your child is staying over night, this means both parents and child can settle for the night.
Should you wish to stay overnight with your child (we actively encourage this). a bed will be provided for one parent to stay.
Yes, parents are very welcome to go to the anaesthetic room; and you can stay until your child is asleep, after which the nurse will accompany you back to your room.
Patient stories
Treating Helaina's heart rhythm disorder
Helaina from Northamptonshire was just 16 when she began experiencing unusual symptoms, including shortness of breath and heart palpitations, which rapidly worsened. She was otherwise fit, healthy and a huge lover of the great outdoors, leading to her family to grow concerned.
How knee surgery got one avid skier back on the slopes
As a frequent skier and active young professional in the city, Gaëlle loves running and exercise classes to keep fit, but her love of these activities has come at a price – her knee. A previous skiing accident damaged her meniscus and her ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and left her in so much pain that she couldn’t ski, so Gaëlle started looking around at treatment options.
Jack's Spinal Scoliosis story
Jack’s mother Jaime noticed his shoulder blades were slightly uneven in March 2020, at the start of the UK COVID-19 lockdown. After being faced with a long wait for a referral, a chance recommendation led Jaime to turn to The Portland Hospital. Here Jaime shares their story and explain why this surgery was so important.
Our locations
Urgent Care Centre for Children
234 Great Portland Street W1W 5QT London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
Expert care
There’s no such thing as a silly question. If you have a question or any concerns about your child’s health, simply call our paediatric team. Our friendly and clinically trained staff will be happy to help.