Clinic Location

Safe Child Development Centre is located at:

Flexspace, Battlefield Enterprise Business Park, Stafford Drive, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 3FE.

There are plenty of free parking spaces available throughout the site for your convenience.

Accessibility

Our clinic is situated on the first floor and is fully accessible via both stairs and a lift.

Upon arrival, please use the intercom next to the main entrance to notify us that you’ve arrived.

Before Your Appointment

Please ensure that you have completed and returned all necessary forms, as advised during the booking process. This helps us prepare effectively and ensures your appointment runs smoothly.

Child-Friendly Environment

Safe CDC is designed to be a welcoming and child-friendly setting, with a range of toys and activities available to suit various stages of child development.

We also have a separate waiting room where children and young people (CYP) can relax. If you feel your child cannot be left unsupervised, we recommend that two adults attend the appointment—so one can supervise the child while the other participates in the consultation.

At Safe CDC, we are committed to transparent fees and high-quality, personalised care. All assessments are conducted in line with NICE guidelines and tailored to each child’s individual needs. Below is a guide to our most commonly requested services.

Getting Started at Safe CDC (Ages 0 - 18 years)

If you have concerns about your CYP's health and development at any age, we recommend beginning with a Paediatric Neurodevelopment (PND) Consultation. This is conducted by our Consultant Community Paediatrician, who specialises in neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

The PND Consultation at Safe CDC consists of three core components:

1. A comprehensive developmental and health history shared by parents or carers

2. Input from your child’s educational setting, where they spend a significant part of their day

3. A health and neurodevelopmental assessment carried out by the paediatrician during the consultation

This appointment provides a holistic overview of your child’s development and wellbeing. It offers personalised advice and guidance, and in some cases, this may be sufficient without the need for further assessments. If diagnostic assessments are needed, the PND forms the clinical foundation.

PND Consultation Fee: £376

Please let us know if you have any questions, or if you would like to proceed so we can send you the registration forms and arrange an appointment at Safe CDC, contact us at gethelp@safecdc.com. 

Further ADHD Assessment & Management (Ages 6–18 years)

If ADHD is suspected following the PND Consultation, we proceed in accordance with NICE guidelines. The assessment includes:

• Standardised ADHD questionnaires (Conners 4) completed by parents/carers and the school

• An objective Assessment using QbCheck

• A structured diagnostic evaluation based on DSM-5 criteria

ADHD Assessment Fee: £564

At Safe CDC, we provide guidance tailored to the needs of each child or young person. Our clinician, a qualified paediatrician, is approved as a private prescriber for controlled medications used in ADHD management. 

If ADHD medication is started, we follow a structured monitoring plan:

📞 3-4 weeks telephone review – £99

🏥 2 to 3-month in-person review – £188

🔄 Follow-ups every 6 months (including Vanderbilt’s Questionnaires) – £238

At Safe CDC, we do not charge for issuing prescriptions as part of your clinical consultation. However, for repeat prescriptions issued outside of a consultation, there is a standard fee of £40, which includes Signed For - 1st Class postage to your address. 

If you would like your GP to take over the issuing of repeat prescriptions and medication under the NHS, they may require you to remain under specialist follow-up as part of a Shared Care Agreement. GP policies can vary, so we recommend checking directly with your practice regarding their specific requirements.

For expert support and a tailored ADHD management plan, contact us at gethelp@safecdc.com. 

Further Autism Assessment & Management (Ages 3–18 years)

If an ASD assessment is indicated, we carry out a Multidisciplinary Diagnostic Assessment (MDA) in line with NICE guidelines. This is led by a Consultant Community Paediatrician in collaboration with either an Educational Psychologist or Speech and Language Therapist.

The MDA typically includes:

• An observational visit to your child’s educational setting

• Multi-source information gathering, including parental and school input

• A Clinical Autism Assessment using the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – Second Edition)

ASD Multidisciplinary Assessment Fee: £1,302

For more information about post ASD diagnosis support at Safe CDC please visit our ASD Assessment & Management page, and for more information, feel free to contact us at gethelp@safecdc.com. 

Appointment Availability

Appointments are usually offered on Thursdays and Saturdays.

If you have any questions or would like help deciding which assessment is right for your child, please don’t hesitate to contact us at gethelp@safecdc.com.