❓ Question clarifies the age range for patients admitted to the seven additional mental health beds at Albany Hospital, with the answer specifying they are primarily for adults (18+) but can include 15-17 year olds in exceptional circumstances.
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Are the seven additional beds provided at the Albany Hospital mental health unit for adults, or for people aged 16 to 24?
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Answered
2 December 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health
Response time
41 days
The seven (7) additional beds are for patients aged 18 years and over that require admission to an inpatient mental health unit. In exceptional circumstances, based on a risk assessment and inpatient acuity, patients aged 15 - 17 years are admitted.
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