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A guide to the Mental Incapacity/Capacity Bill 2003
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 128, July 2004, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Provides an overview of the Mental Incapacity/Capacity Bill 2003.
The role of the Approved Social Worker (ASW)
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Open Mind, 87, September 1997, p.21.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Outlines the role of the ASW in working with people with mental health problems.
The nearest relative under the Mental Health Act 2007
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, HEWITT David
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 152, July 2008, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
This article focuses on the changes the government had made to the nearest relative scheme (NR) in the 2007 Mental Health Act, which amends the arrangements in the 1983 Mental Health Act.
Offences under Part IX of the 1983 Mental Health Act
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 136, November 2005, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Health and social care professionals may face civil and criminal proceedings if the quality of their care and treatment is challenged. Therefore it is important that mental health service users, their representatives and carers are aware of the forms of offences identified under Part IX of the 1983 Mental Health Act. This article briefly looks at some of the key offences and considers what concerned individuals may do. It covers forgery and false statements; ill treatment of patients; assisting patients to absent themselves without leave; and obstruction.
Return and readmission of patients absent without leave under Section 18 of the 1983 Mental Health Act
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 130, November 2004, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
It has been found that 33% of all deaths of patients detained under the Act occurred while they were AWOL and 38% of suicides had absconded. States that hospitals should have a comprehensive AWOL policy and procedure and all relevant staff should be clear about how to respond.
Police holding power under s.136 of the 1983 Mental Health Act
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 107, January 2001, p.28.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Under s.136 of the Mental Health Act 1983, a police constable who finds in a public place a person whom they believe to be suffering from a mental disorder and in immediate need of care or control may remove them to a place of safety. Outlines the provisions.
Government proposals to close the Bournewood gap
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine, DEERY Anthony
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 142, November/December 2006, pp.24-25.
- Publisher:
- MIND
The authors explain the government's proposals to address some of the issues required to close the 'Bournewood Gap'. The safeguards are for people who lack capacity and are deprived of their liberty but do not receive mental health legislation safeguards. The principles of the Mental Capacity Act will apply, including the requirement to act in the best interests of the incapacitated person and in the least restrictive manner.
The Human Rights Act 1998 and mental health law
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine, HEWITT David
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 109, May 2001, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Outlines some of the main provisions that apply within a mental health setting.
Mental health review tribunals
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 103, May 2000, p.21.
- Publisher:
- MIND
At mental health review tribunals patients can appeal against detention, reception into guardianship or supervised discharge under the Mental Health Act. Outlines the aims and procedures of these tribunals.
Review of treatment under section 61 of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Author:
- CURRAN Christopher
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 105, 2000, p.28.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Detained patients who are incapable of giving consent to treatment, or who have withheld such consent, have additional safeguards provided under part IV of the Mental Health Act. Once treatment has lasted for three months, the Mental Health Act Commission arranges for the treatment plan to be reviewed under section 61. This article outlines what the review entails.