Page links:
- Childrens Rights
- Surgery Out of Hours Service
- Useful Information
- should be admitted to hospital only when absolutely necessary?
- has the right to your presence at all times?
You should be offered somewhere to sleep and other facilities,
and encouraged to help in your child's care.
- has the right to express his/her views?
You and your child should be given all the information you need
to make decisions.
- has the right to be protected from all unnecessary pain
and distress?
- should be cared for with others of the same age in
child-friendly surroundings?
- should have opportunities for play and teaching?
- should be cared for by staff fully trained in the needs of
children?
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should be treated with tact, understanding, and respect
for privacy at all times?
If you or your child needs to see a doctor out of surgery
hours, you can ring your surgery's usual number to be redirected
for help.
OR
Ring NHS Direct Wales on 0845 46 47 any time of
day or night. The trained person who answers your call will
assess the situation and advise you what to do - have a pen and
paper ready to take down any directions.
You can contact NHS Direct Wales for any health queries you may
have.
IN A REAL EMERGENCY YOU CAN STILL DIAL 999
AWCH and Contact a Family Wales recently
carried out a survey entitled Parking At Hospital Sites. This is
particularly useful for parents of children in hospital. For more
information, click here.
