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.