Tower Hamlets Paediatric Liaison Team (PLT)

The Paediatric Liaison Team (PLT) works with children and young people aged 0-17, as well as their 
families and carers. We offer support to manage the emotional impact of living with a health condition. 
Our work includes assessment and intervention for:

• Health problems with an impact on emotional wellbeing
• Physical health problems with a psychological component
• Psychological assessment
• Psychiatric assessment
• Neuropsychological assessment
• Adjustment to illness
• Pain management
• Adherence to treatment
• Consultation to health professionals and teams

The team is based within the hospital on Level 6 and covers all clinical areas including the A&E department, 
all paediatric inpatient wards and also outpatients. The following professionals form the PLT: clinical psychologists, 
psychiatrists, a social worker and a bilingual co-worker.