Strike action by junior doctors will take place at our hospital and community sites from 7am on Tuesday 11 April to 7am on Saturday 15 April. We'll contact you if you or your child’s appointment is affected. We apologise for any inconvenience.

A number of transport strikes are due to take place this March. If you or your child has an appointment at one of our hospitals or community centres, please plan ahead and do all you can to attend. If you need to cancel your appointment, please contact your clinical team.

Spine and brain inflammation referrals

Who can refer

We accept referrals from:

  • children's consultants
  • children's neurologists

We accept referrals for:

  • children with suspected inflammatory disorder of the brain or spine for diagnosis and management
  • children with an established diagnosis seeking further opinion or specialist treatment

How to refer

Please address your referral to the brain inflammation service and send using the details in the referrals contacts box on this page.  

Urgent referrals

All urgent referrals must be discussed with Dr Ming Lim or Dr Michael Absoud by telephone. 

If Dr Ming Lim and Dr Michael Absoud are not available, please contact the acute paediatric neurology on call team via the main hospital switchboard on 020 7188 7188. 

Emergency referrals

In an emergency, please contact the acute paediatric neurology on call team via the main hospital switchboard on 020 7188 7188. 

Referral contacts

Tel: 020 7188 3995
Email: gst-tr.ELCHPaedNeuroReferrals@nhs.net
Post: Brain and spine inflammation service
2nd floor Becket House
Evelina London Children's Hospital
St Thomas' Hospital
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH