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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Cormac Pearson

Report reveals paediatric wards ‘unsafe’ for children with mental health needs

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A report by the Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch (HSIB) has revealed it is potentially unsafe for children with complex mental health needs who exhibit “high-risk behaviours” in paediatric wards.

Out of the 18 hospitals that the HSIB investigated, 13 of them said paediatric wards are “not safe” or suitable for children who show high-risk behaviour, particularly if they do not have a physical health condition.

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