Report finds rise in number of children being admitted to adult mental health services

The continued admission of children to adult mental health services is completely unacceptable, according to the Mental Health Commission.

Report finds rise in number of children being admitted to adult mental health services
Fri, 07 Jul, 2017 - 11:44

The continued admission of children to adult mental health services is completely unacceptable, according to the Mental Health Commission.

While the number of admissions fell last year by almost 30%, figures are rising again this year with 44 children admitted to adult services from January to May, says the regulator of services.

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