(1)This section applies in respect of any patient who has not attained the age of 18 years and who—
(a)is liable to be detained in a hospital under this Act; or
(b)is admitted to, or remains in, a hospital in pursuance of such arrangements as are mentioned in section 131(1) above.
(2)The managers of the hospital shall ensure that the patient's environment in the hospital is suitable having regard to his age (subject to his needs).
(3)For the purpose of deciding how to fulfil the duty under subsection (2) above, the managers shall consult a person who appears to them to have knowledge or experience of cases involving patients who have not attained the age of 18 years which makes him suitable to be consulted.
(4) In this section, “ hospital ” includes a registered establishment. ]
Textual Amendments
F1S. 131A inserted (1.4.2010) by Mental Health Act 2007 (c. 12), ss. 31(3), 56(1); S.I. 2010/143, art. 2