Grenfell Paediatric (Children and Young People) Long-Term Monitoring Service for the Grenfell Tower Fire survivor and bereaved children and young people
Services for children and young people aim to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of babies, children and teenagers affected by the Grenfell Tower fire.
About this service
The Grenfell Children and Young People’s Long‑Term Monitoring Service is a free NHS service for children and young people under the age of 18 who are:
- survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire
- bereaved as a result of the fire.
The service offers ongoing health monitoring so that children and young people can be supported as they grow and develop, even if they seem well.
You may sometimes hear doctors use the word paediatric. This simply means medical care for children and young people.
What the service offers:
- children and young people are offered a yearly appointment, usually lasting 60–90 minutes.
Appointments are designed to be:
- calm and unhurried
- child‑ and family‑friendly
- focused on listening as well as checking health.
The service:
- offers a yearly health review with a children’s doctor
- links with the child’s GP and other professionals, where appropriate
- looks at wider health needs such as growth, weight, vaccinations and dental care
- gives children, young people and families time to talk about any worries, including emotional wellbeing
- monitors health over time to spot any longer‑term concerns
- refers on to other NHS or wellbeing services if extra support is needed
- supports young people to move smoothly into adult services when they reach 18.
Breathing and lung health
Some children and young people may have concerns about breathing or lung health. Where needed, the service can offer:
- a respiratory review
- lung function tests
- an appointment with a children’s respiratory specialist.
Not every child needs respiratory tests. These are offered when appropriate, based on individual need.
What is usually covered in appointments
Appointments may include:
- height and weight checks
- a review of the previous year and any ongoing health concerns
- discussion of referrals made and updates from other services
- time to talk about physical health, emotional wellbeing and development
- agreement of a shared health and wellbeing plan, where helpful.
How this service fits with other support
The Grenfell Children and Young People’s Long‑Term Monitoring Service works alongside:
- GP Enhanced Health Checks
- The Grenfell Health and Wellbeing Service
- The NHS Dedicated Service for survivors and bereaved families
- School health, community and voluntary sector services
This helps ensure care is joined‑up and families do not have to repeat their story.
Who provides the service
The service is delivered through:
- Connecting Care for Children
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Appointments usually take place at St Mary’s Hospital.
Contacting the service
If your child or young person is eligible, you can contact the team by email to ask questions or discuss referral:
Email: imperial.grenfellpaeds@nhs.net
You can also speak to your GP or another health professional for advice.
Further information
This page provides more detailed information about the Grenfell Paediatric (Children and Young People) Long-Term Monitoring Service for people who would like to understand how the service works, why it was set up, and how information is used.
