❓ Question regarding the status, funding, and future of the Bentley Adolescent Mental Health Unit, specifically concerning beds for older youths not being relocated. The answer provides an update on the upgrade stages and indicates a future plan will address bed allocation.
AnsweredQoN 5726Legislative Council
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I refer to the Bentley Adolescent Mental Health Unit, and ask —
(1) What is the current status of the upgrade of the unit?
(2) How much has been spent in total on the upgrade?
(3) How much is yet to be spent?
(4) Has the Government made a decision regarding the future of those beds for older youths which will not be relocated to the new children's hospital?
(5) If yes to (4), what will happen to these beds?
(6) If no to (4), when is it expected a decision will be made?
(1) What is the current status of the upgrade of the unit?
(2) How much has been spent in total on the upgrade?
(3) How much is yet to be spent?
(4) Has the Government made a decision regarding the future of those beds for older youths which will not be relocated to the new children's hospital?
(5) If yes to (4), what will happen to these beds?
(6) If no to (4), when is it expected a decision will be made?
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Answered
14 August 2012
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
62 days
(1) Stage 1 of the Bentley Adolescent Mental Health Unit redevelopment is complete. This has resulted in a new staff base, which improves observation within the unit, a new treatment room, a patient laundry, a dirty utility area and a new staff room. Stage 2 has commenced which involves the redevelopment of the Focal Care Area, (specialised intensive treatment area for inpatients), and this stage is due for completion by 1 September 2012.
(2) - (3) Please see tabled papers [....]
(4) A decision has not yet been finalised on the future inpatient service requirements for older youths, which will not be relocated to NCH.
(5) Not applicable
(6) A Youth Mental Health Plan for WA will be developed by the end of 2012. This will include consideration of the future allocation of beds for older youth.
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(2) - (3) Please see tabled papers [....]
(4) A decision has not yet been finalised on the future inpatient service requirements for older youths, which will not be relocated to NCH.
(5) Not applicable
(6) A Youth Mental Health Plan for WA will be developed by the end of 2012. This will include consideration of the future allocation of beds for older youth.
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