Written Question · S4W-01454 · Session 4
What transitional arrangements are in place to ensure continuity of care for the children affected by closure of St Philip’s Secure Unit in…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive what transitional arrangements are in place to ensure continuity of care for the children affected by closure of St Philip’s Secure Unit in Airdrie.
The answer
The Scottish Government has not received any formal notification from the board of managers about the future of St Philip’s secure unit.
It is for the local authorities responsible for the care of young people currently resident at St Philip’s secure unit to work with the unit and other relevant parties to ensure children and young people receive effective and well planned transitional arrangements.
The Scottish Government has funded Who Cares? Scotland to provide additional advocacy and support to young people resident at St Philip’s secure unit affected by the outcome of the tender process.
It is for the local authorities responsible for the care of young people currently resident at St Philip’s secure unit to work with the unit and other relevant parties to ensure children and young people receive effective and well planned transitional arrangements.
The Scottish Government has funded Who Cares? Scotland to provide additional advocacy and support to young people resident at St Philip’s secure unit affected by the outcome of the tender process.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-01454 by reference.