Children's A&E and Assessment Unit

We see children and young people with a wide range of medical illnesses and injuries.

An image of the outside of the Children's Emergency Department and Assessment Unit

Right next door to our Accident and Emergency Department, the Children's Emergency Department and Assessment Unit is a very busy unit seeing thousands of attendances each year. We treat children up to age 16 with conditions ranging from minor injuries to those who have life threatening illnesses and injuries. 

All patients are assessed when they arrive, and those who need urgent or immediate treatment are prioritised.  

Looking for information about our general A&E?

Emergency Department

What can you expect when you visit?

Our video was made by, and for, the young people who use the unit.

Information for parents, children and young people following discharge from A&E

Our team in the Emergency Department might refer you to any of the information listed below when you or your child are discharged from A&E. There is a different set of information for adults.

See information for adults

Medical Information

Injuries

Wound and Injury care

Sedation