Revised statutory code of practice for chief officers of police to help them decided what police information to disclose during Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The revised guidance includes advice on disclosing information relating to mental health, and advises whether and when to include information about detentions in police cells or health-based places of safety when someone experiencing a mental health crisis comes into contact with the police. Information from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is used by an employer to decide whether someone is a suitable person to work with children or vulnerable adults.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Revised statutory code of practice for chief officers of police to help them decided what police information to disclose during Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The revised guidance includes advice on disclosing information relating to mental health, and advises whether and when to include information about detentions in police cells or health-based places of safety when someone experiencing a mental health crisis comes into contact with the police. Information from Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks is used by an employer to decide whether someone is a suitable person to work with children or vulnerable adults.
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Subject terms:
police, information sharing, disclosure, mental health problems, security checking, decision making, employment;
This code of practice provides guidance to mental health professionals and other practitioners on how they should carry out their duties under the Mental Health Act. As well as providing guidance for professionals, the revised code of practice also guides patients, their families and carers on their rights. Chapters are grouped into seven areas: Using the Act; Protecting patient's rights and autonomy; Assessment, transport and admission to hospital; Additional considerations for the needs of specific patients; Care, support and treatment in hospital; Leaving hospital; and additional information for professional with specific responsibilities under the Act. Subjects covered in individual chapters include: the nearest relative; independent mental health advocates; mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; detention in hospital; police community treatment orders; guardianship; after care; and care programme approach. The code of practice will come into force on 1 April 2015, depending on Parliamentary approval.
(Edited publisher abstract)
This code of practice provides guidance to mental health professionals and other practitioners on how they should carry out their duties under the Mental Health Act. As well as providing guidance for professionals, the revised code of practice also guides patients, their families and carers on their rights. Chapters are grouped into seven areas: Using the Act; Protecting patient's rights and autonomy; Assessment, transport and admission to hospital; Additional considerations for the needs of specific patients; Care, support and treatment in hospital; Leaving hospital; and additional information for professional with specific responsibilities under the Act. Subjects covered in individual chapters include: the nearest relative; independent mental health advocates; mental capacity and deprivation of liberty; detention in hospital; police community treatment orders; guardianship; after care; and care programme approach. The code of practice will come into force on 1 April 2015, depending on Parliamentary approval.
(Edited publisher abstract)
Subject terms:
mental health services, rights, hospital discharge, mental health care, mental health law, hospital admission, mental health problems, severe mental health problems;