There are two and a half thousand children waiting on beds in mental health units.
There are two and a half thousand children waiting on beds in mental health units.
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A lack of space means that children at risk of suicide or self-harm continue to be placed in adult psychiatric wards – 95 children were admitted to adult units last year.
"The 95 Project" aims to facilitate a dialog between the public and private health sectors to ensure children can get appropriate care.
The initiative is being launched by Senator Joan Freeman – she says using private beds is a simple short term solution.
