Dr Hannah Nicholson

Dr Hannah Nicholson is an accomplished Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Neurodisability. She is dedicated to supporting children, young people, and their families through comprehensive clinical evaluation, long-term care management, and tailored developmental support. Her work focuses on delivering empathetic, holistic care that addresses both the medical and emotional needs of young patients experiencing complex health conditions and neurodevelopmental challenges.

Her main areas of clinical focus encompass adolescent transition to adult healthcare services, advance care planning, and the multidisciplinary management of children with medical complexity. Dr Nicholson places a strong emphasis on enhancing patient communication and shared decision-making, utilising digital health tools and personalised patient records to streamline care journeys for families. She also holds expertise in addressing specialised health issues, including managing puberty and menstrual difficulties in young women with learning disabilities, as well as supporting children with paediatric spasticity.

Complementing her clinical practice, Dr Nicholson actively contributes to service improvement and medical education. She holds professional leadership positions, including serving as Co-Education Lead on executive committees for complex paediatric care networks and participating in regional steering groups focused on adolescent healthcare transition. Through these professional bodies and collaborative partnerships, Dr Nicholson works continuously to advance clinical standards, foster inter-professional communication, and ensure that young patients receive seamless, high-quality care.