Psychology Clinical psychologists have special knowledge about child development and learning. They have also studied the types of difficulties that children and families may experience when a member of the family has a health problem. They do assessments and may use a range of ‘talking therapies’ based on research-based evidence to offer to children and their families if required. You can contact the psychology team by emailing DeptPaediatricClinicalPsychology@rbht.nhs.uk or calling 0207 351 8251. Examples of the help or advice a clinical psychologist can offer:

• Planning for and having medical procedures and treatment
• Preparing for and coping with change
• Behaviour difficulties which may or may not be because of the physical illness 
• Mood problems
• School/learning at school 
• Answering questions put by the child or others about their medical condition
• Managing challenging treatments or situations so that life can be as ordinary as possible
• The role of parents/carers in a medical setting
• Parents/carers or family worries about the child’s medical condition or treatment
• The needs of other family members

Play Team The play team are there to support your child during their hospital stay through providing developmentally appropriate play preparation and distraction techniques. The play room at Royal Brompton Hospital is a bright and inviting space where children are able to spend time away from their bedside. The room contains a large variety of toys, resources, and equipment for any age of patient, from cot mobiles and musical boxes for young babies to tactile toddler toys, books, and art supplies for older children and a great range of electronic resources such as DVDs and games consoles. All play team staff wear a bright pink polo shirt so you can always easily spot them! You can contact the play team by emailing Paediatricplayteam@rbht.nhs.uk.

Family Liaison Team The family liaison service, based at Royal Brompton Hospital, is a non-medical/nursing team that can support you from your child’s admission through to discharge. You can contact the family liaison team by calling 020 7352 8121 and ask the operator for extension 8588 or emailing familyliaisons@rbht.nhs.uk.

Dieticians All dietitians at the Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust have a recognised degree in nutrition and dietetics and are registered with the Health Professions Council. Dietitians work with patients to advise on matters relating to nutrition. They translate nutritional science into practical advice in order to help patients make appropriate diet and lifestyle choices. Patients will see a dietitian if they:

• Are at risk of malnutrition
• Have a food allergy or intolerance
• Have swallowing difficulties
• Have just been diagnosed with diabetes

Clinical Nurse Specialist The teams of clinical nurse specialists (CNS’s) are here to help you and your family medically, practically, and emotionally, and all nurses are trained in their area of care. The team work with children and their families from the point of diagnosis. They provide support, advice, education for hospital staff and colleagues in the community, with whom they work closely. All nurses can give written information to back up the information you are hearing; discuss what this means for your child and family; help you plan how to manage at home; talk with health professionals; and put you in touch with other organisations which might help you. They can also talk with your child’s school if you wish, to help them provide the right care for your child if needed. If you want to contact a specialist nurse, please see contact information below:

Fetal

• Phone: 020 7352 8121 ext 87727
• Email: FetalCNSTeam@rbht.nhs.uk

CHD

• Phone: 020 7352 8121 ext 87727
• Email: ccln@rbht.nhs.uk

Transition

• Phone: 020 7352 8121 ext 88772
• Email: TransitionCHD@rbht.nhs.uk

ICC

• Phone: 020 7352 8121 ext 82205
• Email: rbh-tr.iccnurses@nhs.net

Electrophysiology 

• Phone: 020 7352 8121 ext 82868
• Email: rbh-tr.paediatricepnursingteam@nhs.net

Respiratory 

• Phone: 020 7351 8714
• Email: paedrespnurse@rbht.nhs.uk

CF

• Phone: 020 7351 88755
• Email: paediatriccfcnsteam@rbht.nhs.uk

Chelsea Community Hospital School The school team at Royal Brompton enables children to access education while they are in hospital. They provide students with a broad and balanced curriculum – either in the classrooms, or at a child’s bedside (on both Rose Ward and PICU) – and are able to personalise provision according to students’ individual needs. This experienced team establishes crucial links with children’s home schools in order to provide continuity of education, particularly essential for students who may spend many weeks of their school life in hospital. You can contact the school by calling 020 7352 8121 ext 2415 or emailing admin@cchs.org.uk.

Breastfeeding and Expressing Team Full support and information regarding breastfeeding and expressing is given to new mothers at Royal Brompton Hospital through the Breastfeeding and Expressing Support Team (BEST). If a baby is not able to feed directly from the breast, there are breast pumps, disposable bottles and attachments available. A member of staff can teach mothers how to use the equipment and show them where the expressed milk is stored. There are dedicated facilities available for expressing on Rose ward and intensive care. Breastfeeding and expressing mothers are able to order meals from the Rose ward food trolley.