Age of child/young person | RCPCH recommendation |
Under 13 years old | An in-person appointment must be arranged as soon as possible, ‘preferably on the same day’ they contact the service. |
Between 13 and 15 years old | They should complete their consultation in person unless there is a compelling reason otherwise. |
16 and 17 years old | In-person consultation must be offered and they ‘should be actively encouraged to attend’. |
RCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.