Child Development Centre (CDC) - NHFT
Address
Child Development Centre, Area L, Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville,
Northampton
West Northamptonshire
NN1 5BD
United Kingdom
How to contact this service
Description
The Child Development Centre (CDC) is a specialist service for pre-school children.
It helps assess children who might have developmental delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), or other complex needs.
The service is provided by a team of specialists, including:
- Community Paediatricians
- Speech and Language Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Neurodevelopmental Practitioners
The team looks at how a child is growing, learning, and developing. Some children have difficulties from birth. Others may need support as they get older.
The assessment may look at:
- Speech and language
- Learning
- Movement and physical development
- Hearing
- Vision
- Emotional development
Who is this service for?
The CDC is for pre-school children who may have a developmental delay or additional support needs.
- Accreditations
N/A
- Cost
- N/A
- Locality
- Brackley Area
- Daventry Area
- Northampton Area
- Towcester Area
- West Northamptonshire
- Northamptonshire
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 5 years
- Referral route
- GP or Healthcare Referral
- For people with
- Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN)
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical Conditions
- Learning Disabilities
- Genetic Conditions
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Sensory Impairments
- Social, Emotional, or Mental Health (SEMH) Needs
- Eligibility criteria
- Age Range - Early Years
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider category
- Targeted Services - Additional Support Needs
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
Service hours
| Weekday | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 | 16:30 |
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Last updated 17 August 2026