Everyday illnesses
Symptoms or illnesses you would like a GP to assess.
Children’s GP appointments
For the little things that feel big.
When something is worrying you about your child, a thoughtful GP conversation can help you understand what is going on and what to do next. Care is shaped around their age, symptoms and individual needs.
Allhours GP is in development. Children’s appointments, eligibility and prices will be confirmed when booking opens; this page does not show live slots.
Care for familiesRoom to ask, time to listen.
Illustrative imageCare shaped around ageEvery child’s needs are different.
A voice in the conversationChildren and young people are heard.
A clear next stepAdvice that helps you move forward.
A place to start
Questions worth asking about.
A children’s GP appointment can be a place to discuss common health concerns and decide whether advice, treatment or a closer examination is needed.
Skin concerns
Changes you have noticed and want to talk through.
Ongoing symptoms
Something that has not settled or needs a further look.
General health
Questions about your child’s wellbeing and next steps.
These are examples, not a promise that every concern can be assessed remotely. The safest appointment format depends on the child’s age, symptoms and clinical needs.
The right setting for your child
One child. Different ways to be seen.
Your GP will consider what can be safely understood at a distance and when an examination is the better choice.
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Video GP
A face-to-face conversation can help the GP see and speak with your child when video is suitable.
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Telephone GP
A phone conversation may be appropriate for some questions, with the child involved as needed.
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At a clinic
An in-person examination may be needed. Clinic appointments are planned only at confirmed locations.
See all appointment typesA clinician may advise a different setting or a more urgent service if a remote appointment is not appropriate for your child.
What to expect
A conversation for the whole picture.
We are designing the children’s GP journey to be clear for parents and carers, and considerate of the child or young person too.
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Tell us what is going on
When booking opens, share the child’s age, your concern and any details that may help guide a suitable appointment.
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Talk with the GP
The GP will ask questions and involve your child in a way that suits their age, understanding and preferences.
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Leave with a plan
Understand what the GP thinks, what to watch for and whether treatment, an examination or another service is needed.
Care that sees the person
Their voice matters as much as yours.
Children and young people are not just passengers in their care. A good consultation listens to them in a way they can understand, while supporting parents and carers to make informed decisions.
How a young person takes part, and who is involved, depends on their age, capacity, wishes and clinical situation.
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Questions that make sense to the child and the family.
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Privacy and preferences considered as children grow older.
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A safe next step if remote assessment or GP care is not enough.
Appointment preview
The details, before you book.
When the service opens, you will see eligibility, live availability, clinician, appointment format, consultation length and full price before payment.
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Children’s GP appointment
Care shaped around your child.
The suitable appointment options for your child will be shown here when booking becomes available.
Age & eligibilityConfirmed at booking
Time, clinician & formatShown before payment
Duration & total priceShown before payment
This concept page does not reserve an appointment or collect information about your child. If help is needed now while booking is unavailable, contact NHS 111 or call 999 for a life-threatening emergency.
Good to know
Questions parents ask.
Helpful details about the planned children’s GP service.
Can I book a children’s GP appointment now?
Not through this page. Allhours GP is in development. Eligibility, live times, clinician details, duration and full prices will be shown before payment when booking opens.
Can children of every age be seen remotely?
Remote care depends on the child’s age, symptoms and clinical needs. Some children need an in-person examination or more urgent assessment. Service eligibility will be confirmed in the booking journey.
Does my child need to be part of the appointment?
The GP will advise how the child should take part. Children and young people should be involved in a way that suits their age and understanding; their views and privacy matter too.
Can I choose video or telephone?
Both formats are planned, but the GP may advise video, an in-person examination or another service if a phone call would not allow a safe assessment.
Will my child receive a prescription?
Only if the GP decides it is clinically appropriate after assessment. Advice, further questions or an examination may be a safer next step.
What if my child needs help right now?
For a life-threatening emergency call 999. If you are unsure which urgent service is needed, contact NHS 111. For a child under 5, call 111 rather than using 111 online.
Do we need to leave our NHS GP?
No. Private GP care can sit alongside your child’s NHS GP registration.