Children and young people in adult psychiatric units – notification form

Page last updated: 23 February 2024

You must use the up-to-date form on this page and send it by email

When and how to tell us about the placement of a child or young person in an adult unit.

When you need to tell us about an admission to an adult unit

You must notify us when

  • a child or young person under 18 years is placed in a psychiatric ward or unit intended for adults
  • where the placement lasts for a continuous period of longer than 48 hours.

How to notify us

Use this form to tell us about the the placement of a child or young person.

You must provide all the information we ask for. If your form is incomplete we will return it to you.

Email the completed form to HSCA_notifications@cqc.org.uk.