Premium online paediatric care for children from birth to 16 years
Convenient, compassionate and holistic healthcare for your child, delivered by a consultant paediatrician to you at home, on a schedule that works for your family.
Dr Esi Ikazoboh
Consultant Paediatrician
15+ years caring for babies,
children & adolescents.
What we offer
A complete virtual paediatric practice
Virtual Child Health provides state-of-the-art primary paediatric care from birth to 16 years, with strong links to secondary and tertiary paediatric specialists and allied health professionals such as dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and holistic specialists.
Virtual consultations
Book secure Telehealth appointments for everyday concerns, follow-up of long-term conditions and expert guidance when you are worried about your child.
- Primary paediatric care
- Access to specialists & allied professionals
- Holistic, family-centred approach
Prescriptions & medical records
Where appropriate, we arrange electronic prescriptions and home delivery via partner pharmacies, and keep everything organised in secure electronic records.
- Online prescriptions
- Home delivery of medicines
- Secure, patient-accessible records
Education & preventive health
Our vision includes a comprehensive educational platform for families and health professionals, plus health coaching, webinars and mastermind sessions promoting wellbeing and prevention.
- Resources for parents & carers
- Activities & quizzes for children
- Knowledge hub for professionals
Care by age
Support for every stage of childhood
Children’s needs change quickly as they grow. Virtual Child Health organises care, education and coaching by age group, so guidance is always tailored to your child’s stage of development.
Newborns
Birth to 3 months
Infants / Babies
4 months to 1 year
Toddlers / Preschoolers
1 to 3 years
School-aged
4 to 10 years
Pre-teen & Adolescents
11 to 16 years
What we treat via Telehealth
Common concerns we can help with online
Many everyday childhood problems can be assessed and managed safely through a virtual consultation. Below are examples of conditions we commonly support. We will always advise you if your child needs urgent in-person care instead.
Skin & minor issues
- Skin rashes & skin concerns
- Eczema & cradle cap
- Nappy / diaper rash
- Athlete’s foot & thrush
- Scrapes, cuts & styes
- Pink eye / eye discharge
Fever, colds & breathing
- Fever (day 1 and 2)
- Viral colds & coughs
- Runny nose & nasal congestion
- Asthma & allergies
- Teething & mouth sores
Tummy, feeding & newborn concerns
- Diarrhoea & vomiting
- Constipation
- Feeding concerns
- Umbilical cord concerns
- Circumcision concerns
- Other everyday worries
For some problems we may recommend blood or other tests, such as for malaria or urinary tract infections (UTIs). We will explain clearly how to arrange these and what happens next.
How it works
Simple, safe virtual care
Our process is designed to be straightforward for busy families while keeping your child’s safety at the centre of everything we do.
1
Book your Telehealth consultation
Complete the booking form, request a time that works for you and your child. All appointments are conducted via secure video.
Upon completeion of the form you will be contacted with payment information and avaiable time slots.
2
Joining the video consultation
Discuss symptoms, ask questions and receive a clear plan. We will always explain when in-person review is needed.
Dr Ikazoboh will explain her thinking clearly and check that you understand each step.
3
Agreeing a plan, prescriptions and tests
At the end of the appointment, you will receive a clear plan.
We will always be honest if a problem cannot safely be managed virtually and your child needs to be seen face to face.
4
Access records and follow-up care
All consultations are documented in secure electronic medical records.
If your child needs further appointments, we will arrange these with you and update the plan as things change.
Meet your virtual paediatrician
Dr Esi Ikazoboh
As a parent you are juggling many responsibilities. Making time to visit the hospital for every concern is not always easy. Virtual Child Health was created to bring expert paediatric care to you at home, so you can get answers quickly, avoid unnecessary hospital visits and feel confident about your child’s wellbeing.
Alongside medical consultations, Dr Esi has a strong interest in health coaching, wellbeing and preventive medicine, helping families to live healthier, more balanced lives.
Ready when you are
Your paediatrician, just a video call away
Whether you are worried about a new symptom, need follow-up for an ongoing condition, or want guidance on sleep, feeding or behaviour, Virtual Child Health is here to support you and your child.
Not sure if Telehealth is suitable?
Get in touch and we will advise you whether a virtual consultation or urgent in-person review is the safest option.
Next Steps
Book your child's virtual consultation
Use our online booking link or contact the Virtual Child Health team to arrange an appointment at a time that suits your family.