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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brian Farmer

Troubled teen ‘living’ in hospital because no ‘suitable’ unit can be found

A teenager with behavioural difficulties and mental health problems is “living” on a children’s ward at a hospital because no “suitable” accommodation can be found, a family court judge has been told.

Judge Elizabeth Williscroft has described the youngster’s situation as “shocking” and says a specialist placement is required.

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