12/10/2026
When should your child stop seeing a paediatrician? 🤔
There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer. Transition from children’s to adult healthcare is a gradual process, and the timing can vary depending on a young person’s health needs and the services involved.
Age 16 is an important milestone, as most young people are presumed able to make their own healthcare decisions and take greater responsibility for their care. But this does not mean they automatically stop seeing a paediatrician. The transition to adult-focused care can be planned and put in place over the following two years before they turn 18.
Teenagers aren’t simply small adults. Their healthcare needs may include support with puberty and development, allergies, asthma, headaches, digestive problems and musculoskeletal concerns. 👶👧👦
A paediatrician is trained to assess these concerns in the context of a young person’s age, growth and development. A well-planned transition should take the individual young person’s needs into account, rather than treating a particular birthday as the only deciding factor.
At New Victoria Hospital, our private Paediatric team includes Paediatricians, GPs, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Dermatologists, ENT Consultants and other specialists with a clinical interest in paediatrics, a Lead Paediatric Nurse and experienced registered children’s nurses.
We’re here to support your child as they grow.
Find out more about our paediatric services or call:
📞 020 8949 9020
🌐 https://www.newvictoria.co.uk/treatments/specialities-treatments/paediatrics
