Young People Management     

FOI REFERENCE: 24454   FOI DATE: 21^st October 2024       

Does your Paediatric department manage young people aged 16 years to 17 years and 364 days for acute medical, surgical or mental health issues ?
(Please note this does not include CYP already under your care for on-going treatment of related condition/s).  Yes

If yes, would you be able to share your SOP for this cohort of patients (aged between 16 years and 17 years 364 days only)? 

This group of patients are offered a choice and can choose to be cared for on adult wards or paediatric wards.