Where it is considered appropriate by parents, or where an adolescent does not wish the presence of an adult, a child under 16 may give legal consent to their own treatment. Under these circumstances, the Clinician must be satisfied that the child has a full understanding of the advice and treatment being provided.
From the age of 13 children may be seen without an adult present if the Clinician feels the child understands what is being discussed and can make an informed decision.