Paediatric Haematology
The paediatric haematology service at Lewisham Hospital treats a wide range of conditions, including:
- HIV - Positive HIV patients, babies born to HIV positive mothers and prenatal review of HIV positive mothers - Managed by a multi-disciplinary team
- Haemoglobinopathies - Sickle cell disease, thalassaemias and hereditary spherocytosis - Managed by Dr Elizabeth Sleight
- Patients with abnormal clotting results, who are investigated and managed under the care of Dr Tina Sajjanhar and the adult haematology service
Location
Children's Outpatients, Kingfisher Building, Pink Zone, Lewisham Hospital
How to get a referral
Following an assessment, usually by your GP, a referral will be made for your child to be seen by a member of the Children and Young People Team at University Hospital Lewisham. This referral can be made in a few different ways, as follows:
- NHS eReferral Service – you can book an appointment with your chosen service directly, either at your GP surgery or at home; choosing a date and time that is suitable for you.
- Direct referral – this is where the person referring your child will send a letter or email to the chosen service and you will then receive the next available appointment, which will be sent to you by post.
Any queries regarding appointments can be directed to the person referring you or to the Appointments Team at University Hospital Lewisham on 020 8333 3216.
Your appointment
Please bring list of medications, growth chart (red book) to all clinic visits.
Medical students may accompany the consultant to see patients, as part of their training.
If you no longer need this appointment, or need to change it, please call the appointments line on 020 8333 3216 (Option 2) or re-book your appointment using the NHS eReferral Service.