Monday, 9 June 2014

NHS 'failing disabled and seriously ill teenagers' transferred to adult services

NHS 'failing disabled and seriously ill teenagers' transferred to adult services Care Quality Commission report criticises doctors and hospitals for leaving vulnerable young people confused and stressed

The NHS is failing disabled and seriously ill teenagers by depriving them of vital services such as pain relief when they become adults, the service's watchdog warns today.

In a highly critical report published on Monday the Care Quality Commission (CQC) castigates doctors and hospitals for leaving vulnerable young people confused and stressed when they start being cared for as adults by different health professionals. Continue reading... The Guardian

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