Petition Number 23 - Increase Number of Mental Health Beds in New Perth Children's Hospital
Environment and Public Affairs Committee· 26 March 2015petition_response
This 2015 WA parliamentary committee report investigates the adequacy of mental health beds for adolescents at the new Perth Children's Hospital (PCH). It examines a petition calling for increased bed numbers, considering evidence from experts, government responses, and personal accounts. The report highlights the importance of community-based subacute care as a crucial component of the mental health system.
Impact
Children and adolescents experiencing mental health issues, their families, and the broader WA community are affected. The report influences the planning and funding of mental health services.
healthpublic_sectormental healthadolescentsPerth Children's Hospitalmental health bedssubacute carecommunity careyouth mental healthmental health servicesinpatient treatmentMental Health CommissionBentley Adolescent UnitPMHhospital beds
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