18/11/2025
What is a Well Child Check?
Well Child Health Checks may be a new concept in the UK, but in many countries, Well Child checks are a standard part of growing up. These are routine health checks with a paediatric specialist that start from birth and continue at regular intervals—usually annually—throughout childhood and adolescence.
Think of them not as a response to illness, but as a powerful way to stay ahead of it. These visits focus on ensuring that your child is growing, developing, and thriving—physically, emotionally, and socially.
They allow parents to ensure that their children are growing and developing well, have the optimal vaccines, are screened for common infant, childhood, and young adult ailments, and are counselled on the prevention of disease. This optimises each child’s physical, mental, and social health, resulting in improved health outcomes. It ensures that parents and children not only survive but thrive. The scientific evidence in favour of Well Child visits is overwhelming – the best medicine is always prevention.
Further information on Edinburgh GP website https://www.edinburghgp.co.uk/the-importance-of-a-well-child-health-check/
