Dr. Jackie Cook

General Paediatrics / Adolescent Medicine

Great Ormond Street Hospital, London

Consultant paediatrician specialising in general and adolescent paediatrics, with expertise in chronic illness management and transition to adult services.

Dr Jackie Cook is a Consultant Paediatrician specialising in general and adolescent paediatrics, with expertise in managing long-term conditions and supporting transition from paediatric to adult services.

Education & training: UK specialist training in paediatrics and adolescent health with experience across major London centres, including quaternary referral pathways.

Clinical interests: Adolescent medicine, chronic illness self-management, menstrual and endocrine issues affecting teenagers, mental–physical health interfaces and safeguarding-aware practice.

Service & systems: Designs developmentally appropriate clinics with school and community liaison, structured written plans and outcomes monitoring to support independence and adherence.

Teaching & outreach: Education for referrers and allied health professionals on adolescent-friendly communication, confidentiality and transition planning.