What families may notice
- Sudden weakness or numbness on one side
- New facial droop, speech difficulty or loss of coordination
- A sudden severe headache, seizure or reduced consciousness
How assessment may help
Do not wait for an outpatient appointment when symptoms are sudden. Emergency imaging and treatment decisions are time-sensitive.
The child’s own pattern matters. Similar symptoms can have different causes, and tests are selected only after considering the history and examination.
What to bring
- A referral letter and previous medical reports
- A current medicine and dose list
- EEG, MRI or CT reports and the actual images where available
- School or therapy reports relevant to the concern
- Safe phone videos of typical episodes, without delaying care or placing the child at risk
Planning the next step
Contact the practice for a non-urgent appointment request. Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms should be assessed through an emergency service rather than an online form.