Caring for a Minor

We understand that it can be stressful for a minor to be admitted to hospital. Our team will provide extra support and care to make it as tolerable as possible.

We encourage children to bring their favourite toy or blanket with them for comfort.

Accompanying a minor

Minors under 14 years of age

We anticipate that ONE parent / carer will stay overnight with the minor. There is no additional charge for this.

Minors 14 to 16 years of age

ONE parent / carer is more than welcome to accompany the minor, this is optional. There is no additional charge for this.

Minor’s Accommodation

NSW Ministry of Health carefully regulate how minors are cared for in healthcare facilities. Children and adolescents must be cared for by staff with appropriate skills, experience and qualifications to meet their physical, psychological, developmental, communication and cultural needs.
 
In addition, NSW Health determine and licence which hospital rooms can be used for minors.  This is entirely out of our control. Specific shared rooms have been allocated within Lakeview Private Hospital.

These rooms have been selected as:

  • These shared rooms are closest to the nurse’s station to maximise observation of the children and people coming and going in the area, for safety concerns.

  • Water temperature in these shared rooms are able to be regulated to a lower temperature, to minimise the risk of children being burnt by hot water.

Parent / Carer Accommodation

Due to the size of the shared rooms, parents / carers will be provided with a recliner chair (as there is not sufficient room for a fold out bed as per regulations).

Parent / Carer Meals

We are happy to supply Breakfast and Dinner for one parent / carer, when accompanying a minor. There is an additional charge for this. Lunch may be purchased from the café or brought from home by the parent.

Be assured that we take the care of minors very seriously and will always put these special VIP’s first.

Local Accommodation

For additional family members, there is great accommodation available nearby the hospital.

Some options are:
Rydges Norwest Hotel Peppers The Hills Lodge Punthill Apartment Hotel Quest Bella Vista
  • 17-19 Solent Circuit,
    Norwest NSW 2153
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