Given the length of hospital stays and the intensity of issues being dealt with, it is not surprising many young people form strong relationships with in-patient staff. For the baton of care to be successfully passed on to the family, the community or adult services, young people need to have a consistent professional to whom they can turn for support and guidance. Regular contact with a community professional during their hospital stay allows for a much better assessment of their needs and what plans for their future should be.
Understanding where they are being discharged to is another key issue. Due to a lack of appropriate placements, delays and disappointments are common. In addition, placement providers may find they cannot meet the young person's needs. Transitions are most successful when young people contribute to any post-discharge plans.
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