The Out of Area Guidance applies to the care of ALL children who are receiving clinical care in another hospital, who normally live in a different NHS Board area and where a Child Protection investigation has been initiated in response to their injuries or illness.

To access the Out of Area Guideline, please click on the link below.


Guideline:
Out of Area Guidance
Approved Date:
December 2021
Review Date:
1st December 2023
Version:
1.0

If you have suggested changes for any of the National Child Protection Guidelines, please contact our admin team. Relevant changes are discussed, agreed and approved via our National Clinical Guidelines Group.