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.
Mental health notification: Placement of a child or young person in an adult psychiatric unit
(doc, 151.50kB, English)
If you are using assistive technology and have any issues using this form, please contact us to let us know. We will make reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
Email the completed form to HSCA_notifications@cqc.org.uk.