RCN Calls For An End To The Detention Of Immigrant Children, UK

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health
Also Included In: Mental Health;  Psychology / Psychiatry
Article Date: 13 Dec 2009 - 0:00 PDT

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The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has echoed concerns raised in an intercollegiate statement from the Royal College of Psychiatrists, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, Royal College of General Practitioners and the Faculty of Public Health - Significant Harm - the effects of administrative detention on the health of children, young people and their families.

Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the RCN, said:

"Nurses working in detention centres have seen first hand the mental and physical decline of children being detained in the UK, many of whom have complex health needs. It is simply unacceptable that the health of these vulnerable children is suffering in this way. We call on the Government to introduce an alternative system which prioritises the wellbeing of children and young people. It is also vital that all children detained in the UK have access to a registered children's nurse who has the appropriate training and support to ensure their mental and physical health needs are met."

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Royal College of Nursing (RCN)

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