The SA01: Policy Management Framework is your guide to writing/developing or reviewing a policy to ensure it meets with Trust standards.
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Staff are advised to always check that they are using the correct version of any policies rather than referring to locally held copies. The most up to date version of all Trust policies can be found on this webpage.
* Please note that following the acquisition of Calderstones Partnership NHS FT, South Sefton Community Services transaction and the Liverpool Community Services NHS Trust transaction, a number of policies are specific to staff transferring from these services as indicated.
MMD-POL-002 - Age Appropriate Admissions Policy
All children and young people are best accommodated within age appropriate services. This is in accordance with the Mental Health Act Code of Practice. This policy caters for the exceptional emergency circumstances when consideration is being given to admitting a child / young person 16-18 years of age to an adult ward.
This policy must be read in conjunction with the Age Appropriate Admission Procedure.
Divisions
- Community Care Division