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Mental Health Act - NHS

(5 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Act (1983) is the main piece of legislation that covers the assessment, treatment and rights of people with a mental health disorder. You can read the Mental …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/mental-health-act/

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Mental health policy and services in England - House of …

(5 days ago) WebReforming the Mental Health Act. In October 2017, the Government commissioned an independent review of the Mental Health Act 1983 in response to …

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7547/

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Reforming the Mental Health Act white paper 2021

(4 days ago) WebThe Government published the Reforming the Mental Health Act white paper in August 2021, which sets out proposed changes to the Mental Health Act 1983 …

https://www.local.gov.uk/parliament/briefings-and-responses/reforming-mental-health-act-white-paper-2021

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NHS England proposes new mental health access standards

(1 days ago) WebThe proposed new standards are: For an ‘urgent’ referral to a community based mental health crisis service, a patient should be seen within 24 hours from …

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/07/nhs-england-proposes-new-mental-health-access-standards/

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Government urged to strengthen draft Mental Health Bill

(3 days ago) WebThe Government’s draft Mental Health Bill must be strengthened to address rising numbers detained under current legislation and tackle unacceptable and inexcusable failures on racial inequalities, …

https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/605/joint-committee-on-the-draft-mental-health-bill/news/175494/government-urged-to-strengthen-draft-mental-health-bill/

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Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/23

(4 days ago) WebThis report sets out CQC’s activity and findings during 2022/23 from our engagement with people who are subject to the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA) as well …

https://www.cqc.org.uk/publications/monitoring-mental-health-act/2022-2023

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Reforming the Mental Health Act - House of Commons …

(5 days ago) WebThe Queen’s Speech in May 2022 included an announcement on draft legislation to reform the Mental Health Act. Sajid Javid, then Secretary of State for …

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9132/

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Get in on the Act: Mental Health Act 2022 - Local Government …

(8 days ago) WebImplementation of the Mental Health Act 2022 is staggered over time, with first duties to be introduced in mid-2024/2025. The first duties to be introduced include …

https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/get-act-mental-health-act-2022

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Mental Health Act Mind - Mind

(4 days ago) WebWhat is the Mental Health Act? The Mental Health Act is the law in England and Wales which says when you can be detained (or sectioned) and receive mental health …

https://www.mind.org.uk/about-us/our-policy-work/mental-health-act-review/

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How we are supporting mental health services in England

(9 days ago) WebThe draft Mental Health Bill (published in June 2022) is intended to modernise the Mental Health Act so that it is fit for the 21st century and works better for people …

https://healthmedia.blog.gov.uk/2023/06/09/how-we-are-supporting-mental-health-services-in-england/

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Mental health and the law - NHS

(7 days ago) WebFurther information about mental health and the law. Mental health capacity act. Bullying at work. Consent to treatment. Read about how the law affects mental health rights and …

https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/social-care-and-your-rights/mental-health-and-the-law/

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Mental Health Act reform: where the government stands

(6 days ago) WebBy Tim Spencer-Lane. The draft Mental Health Bill, published in June 2022, contained proposals to update the Mental Health Act 1983 (MHA).A joint committee of …

https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2024/03/21/mental-health-act-reform-where-the-government-stands/

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Reform of the Mental Health Act in the UK - The Lancet Psychiatry

(3 days ago) WebHassiotis and colleagues1 commentary on the reform of mental health legislation in the UK did not acknowledge the devolved nature of the NHS and mental health law in the …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00214-5/fulltext

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Legislation.gov.uk

(6 days ago) WebUK Public General Acts: Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984: 1984 c. 36: UK Public General Acts: Mental Health Act 1983: 1983 c. 20: UK Public General Acts: Mental Health …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/all?title=mental%20health

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What is the Mental Health Act 1983? - Mind

(9 days ago) WebThe Mental Health Act 1983 is the law in England and Wales which was updated in 2007. It tells people with mental health problems what their rights are regarding: Assessment …

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/legal-rights/mental-health-act-1983/about-the-mha-1983/

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Children and young people’s mental health: policy and services …

(5 days ago) WebIn 2023, 20% of children aged 8 to 16 had a probable mental disorder. Among young people aged 17 to 19, the rates of probable mental disorder increased …

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7196/

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Research Briefing

(7 days ago) Web5.3 Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Quality Transformation Programme 41 5.4 NHS patient safety strategy 41 5.5 Role of the Care Quality …

https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-7547/CBP-7547.pdf

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Health and Care Act 2022 - Legislation.gov.uk

(1 days ago) WebPART 1 Health service in England: integration, collaboration and other changes. NHS England. 1. NHS Commissioning Board renamed NHS England. 2. Power to require …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2022/31/contents/enacted

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Good Practice in Action 029 Legal Resource - British …

(Just Now) WebUpdated April 2023. Good Practice in Action 029 Legal Resource: Mental health law within the counselling professions in England and Wales is published by the British Association …

https://www.bacp.co.uk/media/18184/gpia-029-lr-mental-health-law-update-2023.pdf

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Mental Health Act 1983 - Legislation.gov.uk

(8 days ago) Web1983 CHAPTER 20. F1 An Act to consolidate the law relating to mentally disordered persons. [9th May 1983] Be it enacted by the Queen’s most excellent …

https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1983/20/introduction/2024-04-17

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