Admissions of children to adult psych units ongoing

Young people, singletons, and unskilled workers accounted for some of the highest admission rates to psychiatric units last year, according to a report from the Health Research Board (HRB).

The report also highlights the ongoing admission of children to adult psychiatric units contrary to the code of practice relating to the admission of children under mental health legislation.

Of 96 child admissions to adult units last year, 33 were aged under 16, six were aged under 15, and three were aged 13 or younger.