Rapid responseMay be available — subject to availability
About this service
Getting a baby or toddler ready to travel is not always easy, particularly with a newborn, more than one young child, or a little one who is unsettled. A GP can come to you instead. The visit is an unhurried consultation in your own home: time to explain what you have noticed, an appropriate examination of your child, and plain-language advice about what is likely to be happening and what to do next. It is the same service as our baby and young child clinic in Lurgan, brought to your door.
Is this right for me?
You have a newborn, or more than one young child at home
Your child is unsettled and difficult to travel with
You would rather the GP saw your child in their usual surroundings
Important — this is not an emergency service
This is not an emergency service. If your child is seriously unwell, has severe breathing difficulty, is unresponsive, has a rash that does not fade under a glass, or you are frightened by how they look, call 999 or go to the nearest emergency department.
What can we help with?
Constipation, hard stools and changes in bowel habit
Reflux, bringing up milk and unsettled feeding
Weight, growth and appetite concerns
Development, movement, speech and behaviour questions
General worries about a baby or young child who is not themselves
How it works
Get in touch
Call us or send an enquiry — families, GPs, consultants and care homes can all refer.
Home assessment
A clinician assesses needs at home, usually within 24 hours.
One care plan
Your doctor creates a single plan covering everything you need.
One team delivers
The whole team works from that plan, reviewed and adjusted as you need it.
What's included
An unhurried consultation in your own home
Clinical assessment of your baby or young child
Plain-language explanation of what may be causing the symptoms
Practical advice on what to do and what to watch for
Private prescription where it is needed
With your consent, a summary shared with your NHS GP or health visitor
Who delivers your care
A GMC-registered GP from the Friends Medical team.
How much does it cost?
Baby and young child home visitFrom £255
From-price for a home visit in our core coverage area. Travel beyond that is confirmed before we set out. Clinic appointments for babies and young children start from £100.
After your visit
You receive a clear summary of what was found and what to do next. If your child needs tests, a referral or review, we arrange it and tell you honestly if the right place is the NHS.
Where we provide this service
Do we cover your area?
We provide this service across Lurgan, Craigavon and surrounding areas. Some surrounding locations may be available depending on the service, travel requirements and clinician availability.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 028 9621 1981 with your postcode and our team will check — or see Areas we cover.
Booking for someone else?
Parents and carers of babies and children under four. A parent or guardian stays with the child throughout the visit.
Frequently asked questions
What age is this for?
Babies and children under four years old. Older children can be seen at our Lurgan clinic.
Should I bring out the Red Book?
Yes, have your child’s Personal Child Health Record to hand if you have it. It helps with weight, growth and vaccination questions.
Can I book if I am not sure what is wrong?
Yes. You do not need a diagnosis before booking. If something about your child worries you, the GP will work through it with you.
