Being 24 now and jus out of hospital i think the idea of being on a ward with 16/17 year kids a horrendous idea .. i the maturity level of people between the ages of 16-25 is massive . I am an adult and want to be treated as such .. i have no idea what its like to be 16/17/18 in this day and age and would find it quite uncomftable ..as everyone i know are "adults" like grown up, fending for themselves. Whereas most 16/17/18 yo stillll live at home ..
I do however agree that there should be something more age appropriate in place for people under the age of 20. But would it be any safer than an adult ward? Ive been on a ward before with some very messed up dangerous teenagers before .. would it make a difference ..
Can the nhs afford it?
Is it practicle ? If they opened wards specfically for say 16-25 would they fill them? As someone said the average age is approx 40-50 ..
Would you have to travel outside your trust area?
I hope i havent offended anyone with this just a few thoughts i guess..
You where very brave to go in a national paper so well done hunn :)
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