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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.
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.
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.
A guiding hand
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine, HEWITT David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.7.99, 1999, pp.28-29.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Explains how a revised code of practice to the Mental Health Act 1983 aims to bring social care practitioners up-to-date on best practice to safeguard patient's rights.
Home Office Mental Health Unit
- Authors:
- CURRAN Christopher, GRIMSHAW Catherine
- Journal article citation:
- Openmind, 104, July 2000, p.28.
- Publisher:
- MIND
Outlines the functions of the Mental Health Unit which exercises the Home Secretary's powers in respect of restricted patients.