The Gibraltar Health Authority recently hosted a specialist team from Evelina London Children’s Hospital as part of its commitment to delivering a high-quality, integrated neurodevelopmental service for children and young people. The visit coincided with World Autism Awareness Day.

Over three days, the Evelina team worked with local clinicians, therapists, educators and mental health professionals to review real-life cases involving autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The sessions supported case-based learning and strengthened the GHA’s multi-agency approach across the Department of Education, Care Agency, and Supported Needs and Disability Office.

The visit highlighted a shared vision: delivering care through a single, coordinated pathway. By bringing professionals together to work as one team, the GHA continues to build a model focused on early intervention, personalised care and seamless access to services , reflecting its guiding principle: “One Team, One Pathway.”

The Evelina delegation was highly complementary of Gibraltar’s progress to date, noting the expertise and passion shown by our GHA staff. They also expressed admiration for the standard of Gibraltar’s educational and clinical settings and the inclusive infrastructure that supports children with additional needs.

This work is led locally by Dr. Lorena Soler Casale, Consultant Neonatologist and Neurodevelopmental Pathways Professional Lead, who is driving cross-sector collaboration and clinical excellence.

Minister for Health and Care, the Hon. Gemma Arias-Vasquez, visited during the team’s stay and said:

“I was delighted to pop in to see the team from Evelina Hospital in London who are currently working with our team at the GHA to support the neurodevelopmental pathway. This follows the publication of our very own ASD and ADHD pathways. The energy in the room was palpable, and it is clear that we are building an integrated service designed around the needs of the child, for the benefit of the child.”