Specialist care for ongoing paediatric conditions. Our Consultant Paediatrician provides thorough assessment and tailored management for a range of long‑term and recurring concerns. We focus on clear diagnoses, practical treatment plans and continuity of care, all within our private paediatric service in Oxford.

What we help with

• Asthma & wheeze: diagnosis clarification, inhaler technique, preventer plans, triggers, action plans.
• Eczema & skin conditions: flare control, emollient and steroid regimens, infection management, itch strategies.
• Allergies: history‑led assessment, targeted testing (e.g. blood tests), avoidance advice, treatment planning.
• Behavioural concerns: attention, sleep, tics and emotional regulation—screening, practical strategies and onward referral if specialist pathways are needed.
• Other ongoing issues: recurrent infections, growth and nutrition queries, gastrointestinal symptoms and headaches.

Every consultation includes a clear summary and shared plan. Where appropriate, we coordinate investigations, liaise with schools or nurseries, and update your GP with consent. Learn more about our overall service on our Paediatrics page. For urgent or emergency symptoms, please use NHS 111/999.

Local expertise in Oxford. Appointments are delivered from our Oxford clinic by Consultant Paediatrician Dr Nicholas Richens, caring for children and young people up to 18. We work around school and family schedules, offering timely access, clear communication and collaboration with your NHS GP when helpful.