Paediatric Epilepsy Treatment
Paediatric Epilepsy Treatment
Epilepsy in Children
Specialist Paediatric Epilepsy Care in London
At London Paediatric Clinic, we provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing care for children with epilepsy, seizures, and related neurological concerns. We understand that witnessing a seizure or receiving a possible diagnosis of epilepsy can be worrying for families, which is why we focus on providing clear answers, expert guidance, and compassionate support at every stage of your child’s care.
Epilepsy can affect children of all ages and may present in many different ways. While some children experience convulsive seizures, others may have more subtle symptoms such as staring episodes, brief lapses in awareness, unusual movements, sudden behavioural changes, or unexplained periods of unresponsiveness. Early assessment is important to help establish an accurate diagnosis, understand the cause of symptoms, and determine whether further investigation or treatment may be required.
Our consultant-led approach takes the time to understand your child’s symptoms, medical history, development, and overall wellbeing, allowing us to provide personalised care tailored to their individual needs. We work closely with families to help them better understand their child’s condition, providing reassurance, practical advice, and ongoing support to help children live healthy, active, and fulfilling lives.
Dr Badr Chaban
MD MRCPCH MSc
Why Choose Us for Your Child's Epilepsy Care?
Experienced Paediatric Specialists
Our experienced paediatric team provides expert assessment, diagnosis, and ongoing management for children with epilepsy, seizures, and other neurological concerns, delivering personalised care tailored to each child's needs.
Thorough & Personalised Assessments
We take time to understand your child's symptoms, seizure history, development, medical background, and overall wellbeing, ensuring a comprehensive assessment and an individualised care plan.
Same-Day Appointments Available
We understand how distressing seizures and unexplained neurological symptoms can be for families. Where available, we offer same-day appointments to provide prompt specialist assessment, expert advice, and reassurance.
Clear Answers & Expert Guidance
Parents often have many questions following a seizure or possible diagnosis of epilepsy. We provide clear explanations, practical advice, and personalised recommendations to help families understand their child's condition and the most appropriate next steps.
Ongoing Support Beyond Diagnosis
Our care does not stop at diagnosis. We provide ongoing monitoring, management, and support to help children achieve the best possible outcomes while ensuring families feel informed and supported throughout their child's care journey.
Convenient Central London Location
Our Central London clinic provides families with convenient access to experienced paediatric specialists in a welcoming, child-friendly, and supportive environment.
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Comprehensive Epilepsy Assessments
Every child experiences epilepsy and seizure-related symptoms differently. During appointments, we take time to understand your child’s symptoms, seizure history, medical background, developmental progress, and any concerns you may have regarding their health, education, behaviour, or day-to-day activities. Our aim is to build a detailed understanding of your child’s condition and how it may be affecting their wellbeing.
We assess children with a wide range of concerns, including suspected seizures, diagnosed epilepsy, staring episodes, unexplained loss of awareness, unusual movements, blackout episodes, febrile seizures, recurrent seizures, and other neurological symptoms that may require further investigation. Throughout the assessment process, we provide clear guidance, reassurance, and personalised support to help families better understand their child’s condition and the most appropriate next steps.
Fees and Pricing
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Initial Consultation
£300
Clear, transparent pricing is an important part of planning your care. The following guide outlines consultation fees and typical costs for paediatric consultation.
Follow-Up Consultation
£300
Follow-up appointments are available before or after treatment to review progress, discuss results, and provide ongoing guidance.
Private Medical Insurance
At London Paediatric Clinic, we aim to make accessing specialist paediatric care as straightforward as possible. We accept most major private medical insurers and can provide guidance regarding authorisation requirements, coverage, and the options available to you, helping make the process clear and stress-free so you can focus on your child's health and wellbeing.
Comprehensive Epilepsy Assessments
Every child experiences epilepsy and seizure-related symptoms differently, which is why a thorough assessment is essential. During appointments, we take time to understand your child’s symptoms, seizure history, medical background, developmental progress, and overall wellbeing, while also exploring how symptoms may be affecting daily life, education, behaviour, and confidence.
We assess children with a wide range of concerns, including suspected seizures, diagnosed epilepsy, staring episodes, unexplained loss of awareness, unusual movements, blackout episodes, febrile seizures, recurrent seizures, and other neurological symptoms. Our aim is to provide families with a clear understanding of their child’s condition, together with expert guidance, reassurance, and personalised recommendations regarding any further investigations, treatment, or ongoing support that may be needed.
Diagnosis of Epilepsy in Children
If epilepsy or a seizure disorder is suspected, further investigations may be recommended to help confirm a diagnosis and better understand the cause of your child’s symptoms. Depending on their individual circumstances, this may include referral for EEG testing, brain imaging, or assessment by other paediatric specialists as part of a comprehensive evaluation.
Establishing an accurate diagnosis is an important step in understanding the type of seizures your child may be experiencing and determining the most appropriate treatment or management plan. Throughout the diagnostic process, we provide clear explanations, expert guidance, and ongoing support, ensuring families feel informed, reassured, and confident about the next steps in their child’s care.
Ongoing Management & Support
Following diagnosis, we provide personalised ongoing care tailored to your child’s individual needs. This may include monitoring symptoms, reviewing treatment options, advising on seizure safety, and helping families understand how epilepsy may affect school, activities, daily routines, and overall wellbeing.
Our aim is to help children achieve the best possible seizure control while supporting their long-term health, development, and quality of life. We work closely with families to provide practical guidance, answer questions, and ensure parents feel informed, reassured, and confident in managing their child’s condition as they grow and develop.
Concerned About Seizures or Epilepsy?
If you are worried about your child’s symptoms or have concerns about epilepsy, early assessment can provide valuable answers and peace of mind. Our experienced paediatric team offers expert diagnosis, personalised care, and ongoing support for children with epilepsy and seizure disorders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is epilepsy?
Epilepsy is a neurological condition that causes recurrent seizures. Seizures occur when there is a temporary disturbance in the brain’s electrical activity, which can affect movement, awareness, behaviour, sensation, or consciousness.
What are the signs of epilepsy in children?
Symptoms can vary considerably depending on the type of seizure. Some children experience convulsions or muscle jerking, while others may have staring episodes, sudden loss of awareness, unusual movements, confusion, or brief periods of unresponsiveness. Not all seizures are obvious, which is why specialist assessment is often important.
Does every seizure mean a child has epilepsy?
No. A child can experience a seizure without having epilepsy. Seizures may occur for a variety of reasons, and a thorough assessment is often needed to determine the cause and whether further investigation or monitoring is required.
How is epilepsy diagnosed?
Diagnosis usually begins with a detailed assessment of your child’s symptoms, medical history, and seizure episodes. Depending on the findings, further investigations such as EEG testing, brain imaging, or specialist neurological assessment may be recommended.
Can epilepsy be treated?
Many children with epilepsy achieve good seizure control with appropriate treatment and ongoing medical care. Management is tailored to the individual child and may involve medication, monitoring, lifestyle advice, and regular follow-up.
Can children with epilepsy live normal, active lives?
Yes. With the right treatment, support, and monitoring, many children with epilepsy participate fully in school, sports, social activities, and everyday life. Our goal is to help children remain healthy, active, and confident while effectively managing their condition.
What should I do if my child has a seizure?
If your child experiences a seizure, remain calm and ensure they are safe from injury. Do not restrain them or place anything in their mouth. Seek urgent medical attention if it is their first seizure, the seizure is prolonged, they have difficulty breathing, or you are concerned about their recovery afterwards.
How quickly can my child be seen?
We understand how worrying seizures and unexplained neurological symptoms can be for families. We aim to provide prompt appointments and, where available, same-day consultations, helping parents access expert advice, reassurance, and specialist care without unnecessary delays.
Need to Speak to a Paediatrician Today?
Whether you have concerns about your child’s health, development, behaviour, sleep, nutrition, or wellbeing, our experienced paediatric team is here to help. Same-day appointments are available where possible, helping families access expert care when they need it most.
Our Location
Address: 90 Sloane Street, Chelsea SW1X 9PQ
Conveniently located at 90 Sloane Street in the heart of Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers easy access to expert private paediatric care for babies, children, and teenagers.