Paediatrician

Acute Illness Review

Rapid-access appointments for children with sudden or worrying symptoms. Ideal for when your child needs quick medical assessment to rule out serious illness and guide the right treatment. Typical concerns include:

• Fever
• Coughs & colds
• Sore throat
• tonsillitis
• Ear infections (otitis media)
• Rashes (viral, chickenpox, impetigo)
• Gastroenteritis (vomiting & diarrhoea)
• Conjunctivitis
• Bronchiolitis
• Croup • Hand, foot & mouth disease
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Chronic Condition Management

Ongoing care and support for children with long-term health conditions. Focus on symptom control, preventing flare-ups, and improving quality of life.

• Asthma
• Recurrent wheeze / chronic cough
• Eczema
• Constipation
• Hay fever
• Food allergies
• Cow’s milk protein allergy
• Chronic abdominal pain
• Epilepsy (secondary care level)

General Paediatric Consultations

Comprehensive appointments for ongoing or non-urgent concerns. Ideal for reassurance, diagnosis or a management plan. Common reasons for referral:

• Developmental delay
• Speech & language concerns
• Frequent infections
• Feeding issues / fussy eating
• Sleep disturbance
• Bedwetting
• Behavioural concerns (e.g. anxiety, tantrums)
• Daytime wetting / soiling
• Growth concerns
• School refusal / performance issues

Growth & Development Assessments

Assessments to monitor physical growth and development, ensuring milestones are being met and identifying early signs of delay. Includes:

• Failure to thrive
• Delayed growth / puberty
• Short stature
• Delayed motor skills
• Obesity / rapid weight gain
• Early puberty
• Delayed puberty
• Hypotonia (low muscle tone).

Newborn & Infant Health Checks

Specialist assessments for babies in the early months of life, including postnatal checks (6–8 weeks). Supporting new parents with reassurance and guidance. Common issues addressed:

• Jaundice
• Reflux
• Colic
• Feeding difficulties
• Excessive crying
• Poor weight gain
• Hip dysplasia (screening)
• Umbilical hernia
• Skin conditions (e.g. cradle cap, eczema)

Independent clinical reviews for parents seeking reassurance or alternative perspectives. Typical scenarios:

• Unclear or complex diagnosis
• Disagreement with current plan
• Lack of response to treatment
• Persistent or unexplained symptoms
• Parental concern • Long NHS waiting times

Acute Illness Review

Investigations for ongoing or recurrent problems without clear cause, aiming to identify underlying conditions or refer appropriately. Often includes:

• Headaches / migraines
• Chronic fatigue
• Recurrent abdominal pain
• Dizziness / fainting
• Joint or limb pains
• Functional GI symptoms
• Unexplained weight loss

Well Child Visits

Routine health checks to review overall wellbeing, growth, and development. Helps identify early concerns and support healthy lifestyle habits. Assessments include:

• Growth & development monitoring
• Vision / hearing review
• Nutrition and obesity prevention
• Mental health screening
• Immunisation status
• Family history risk assessment
• Guidance on routine, sleep, safety and wellbeing

What to Expect at Your Appointment

During your consultation, Professor Powell will take a detailed medical history, listen carefully to your concerns, and carry out a thorough physical examination where appropriate. He will then:

• Explain possible causes and diagnoses in clear language.
• Recommend next steps, which may include investigations (blood tests, imaging, referrals).
• Provide a written summary and treatment or management plan.
• Arrange follow-up if ongoing review is required. Parents are encouraged to bring any previous medical notes, growth charts or test results that may assist in the assessment.

Why Choose IGP for Paediatric Care?

• Appointments with Professor Colin Powell - an experienced consultant paediatrician with special interests in acute and chronic childhood illness, growth and development, and complex or unexplained symptoms.
• Fast access - same-week appointments, no NHS referral needed.
• Child-centred approach - reassuring, family-friendly consultations focused on both medical and emotional wellbeing.
• Convenient locations – IGP Cardiff Gate and IGP Carmarthen, both with free parking and easy access.
• Continuity of care – follow-up and support from the same consultant throughout.