Dr Briony Arrowsmith

Dr Briony Arrowsmith is a highly dedicated Consultant Paediatrician who specialises in community paediatrics and child safeguarding. Based in London, she provides expert medical evaluations and compassionate care for children and adolescents, with a particular focus on supporting young people who have experienced trauma or abuse. Working within multidisciplinary teams that include mental health professionals, social workers, and advocates, Dr Arrowsmith is committed to delivering holistic, child-centred care that prioritises the physical and psychological well-being of her patients.

With a deep interest in child protection, Dr Arrowsmith has developed significant expertise in the highly specialised field of child and adolescent sexual assault and abuse. Her clinical work encompasses comprehensive medical assessments, forensic evaluations, and paediatric ano-genital examinations. She is passionate about improving healthcare pathways for vulnerable children, ensuring they receive timely medical examinations, evidence collection, and trauma-informed care. Her work also extends to assessing the general health and development of vulnerable children, helping to identify unmet health needs and coordinate onward specialist referrals.

Dr Arrowsmith holds a registerable medical qualification and has completed advanced specialist training in general and community paediatrics. She is a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) and holds full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) on the Specialist Register. Demonstrating her commitment to advancing child protection standards globally, she is actively involved in international advocacy and serves as the Treasurer of the Barnahus Network, which promotes rapid access to justice and care for child victims of violence.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Arrowsmith contributes to medical research and the development of clinical guidelines. She has co-authored systematic reviews and audits on topics such as genital bleeding in prepubertal girls and the administration of post-exposure prophylaxis in children and young people. Through her research, teaching, and clinical leadership, Dr Arrowsmith works to ensure that safeguarding practices remain evidence-based, compassionate, and highly effective.