children's services

Whether a child is admitted via the Emergency Department, or is at the hospital as an inpatient, outpatient, or a day case, children are cared for by dedicated teams of doctors, nurses and support workers who provide clinical care of the highest standard – and all the skills and experience of the staff ensure that the child's stay in hospital is as happy and comfortable as possible.

Demand for Children's Services is high

Addenbrooke's has six specialist wards, an outpatient clinic and a development unit:

Clinic 6 – the outpatient Clinic looks after a wide range of conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, epilepsy, surgical and endocrine disorders

Ward D2 – surgical ward, most patients are over three and are admitted for general surgery or relating to facial, plastic, urological or neurosurgey

Ward C2 – oncology/medial, children range in age from toddlers to teenagers with medical conditions including cancer, blood problems, cystic fibrosis and diabetes

Ward C3 – Medical and Surgery – Infants from birth to three years are treated for a wide range of medical conditions including ear, nose and throat problems and respiratory conditions such as asthma

Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for children who need a highly specialised level of individual care

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) a specialised unit admitting critically ill babies, some weigh as little as 500gm

Child Development Centre (CDC) a specialist team provides a comprehensive, family centred service for children from birth to 18 years for assessment, diagnosis, advice and treatment for behavourial problems

Community Nursing Teams enable children to receive specialist care in their own homes, including post-operative checks and procedures and support for children with chronic illness.