Government can't end placement of children in adult psychiatric wards 

A total of 54 children were admitted to adult units last year.

The Government has admitted it is impossible to end the "unacceptable" practice of placing children in adult psychiatric units.

A total of 54 children were admitted to adult units last year with the Mental Health Commission (MHC) saying that young people in crisis are left with the "unacceptable choice" between an emergency department, general hospital or an adult in-patient unit.