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Crossing the acts: the support and protection of adults at risk with mental disorder: across the Scottish legislative frameworks
- Author:
- KEENAN Tom
- Publisher:
- British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 2011
- Place of publication:
- Birmingham
Many adults with a mental disorder need access to care and treatment and adequate support and protection. However, the tenet of this work is that adults at risk with mental disorder require a dedicated and, sometimes, a specialist approach to support and protection; primarily because their needs and risks are particular and can be complex in nature. A response to risk in many cases may need access to a comprehensive range of legislative provisions and a broad and, sometimes, specialist framework of care and support. This book explores the risks of adults with a mental disorder and how the relative Scottish legislation, policy and practice frameworks interrelate to provide them with support and protection. The book explores the dilemmas, difficulties and deliberations, for those who protect and support adults at risk with mental disorder in Scotland across the various Acts.
Into the future
- Author:
- MCCULLOCH Andrew
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 6.11.97, 1997, pp.22-23.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Speculates about the future of services for people with mental health problems.
Social work and mental health
- Author:
- GOLIGHTLEY Malcolm
- Publisher:
- Learning Matters
- Publication year:
- 2006
- Pagination:
- 173p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Exeter
- Edition:
- 2nd ed.
The range of mental health problems experienced by people in society is extensive and varied, with estimates that one in four people will experience mental health problems at some time in their lives. This second edition provides a thorough grounding in key mental health issues and, by highlighting the skills and values that are necessary for contemporary practice, helps students to develop the knowledge and understanding needed to deliver an appropriate and responsive service for people facing mental health challenges. It has been updated to reflect new mental health legislation and includes increased coverage of children and adolescent mental health.
Summary of the report of the inquiry into the treatment and care of Ms B
- Author:
- DIMOND Bridgit (chair)
- Publisher:
- Avon Health Authority
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 45p.
- Place of publication:
- Bristol
Report of an inquiry into the care of Ms B by Avon Health Authority and Avon SSD. Ms B pled guilty to the manslaughter of her father.
Mental health legislation: a time to act?
- Authors:
- RYAN Tony, HARDY Les
- Journal article citation:
- Care Plan, 3(2), December 1996, pp.22-24.
- Publisher:
- Positive Publications/ Anglia Polytechnic University, Faculty of Health and Social Work
Argues that new legislation could include supervision registers but might also give service users new rights to community-based services in their areas.
Mental health services: issues for local government
- Author:
- ASSOCIATION OF METROPOLITAN AUTHORITIES
- Publisher:
- Association of Metropolitan Authorities
- Publication year:
- 1993
- Pagination:
- 114p.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
Report reviewing major themes in policy and practice which have emerged in recent years from central and local government. Looks at ways in which the Association can help member authorities to develop their responses to the needs of people with mental health problems. Includes sections on: community care (including financial issues); the NHS and mental health service provision; legislation; issues for local government; mental health and social factors; and mental health service issues for children and young people, people with dementia, people with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour, carers, and mentally disordered offenders.
Social work and mental illness
- Authors:
- BUTLER Alan, PRITCHARD Colin
- Publisher:
- Macmillan for the British Association of Social Workers
- Publication year:
- 1983
- Pagination:
- 166p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental Health Act 1983: consultation on the draft revised Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The consultation document invites comments on the draft revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice (in the light of the Mental Health Act 2007). The Code provides guidance to registered medical practitioners (“doctors”), approved clinicians, managers and staff of hospitals and approved mental health practitioners (who have defined responsibilities under the provisions of the Act), on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. It should also be considered by others working in health and social services (including the independent and voluntary sectors).
Mental Health Act 1983: draft revised Mental Health Act 1983 code of practice
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 237p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Department of Health has published the draft revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice and draft secondary legislation under the Mental Health Act 2007 (the 2007 Act). The Code will come into force in October 2008. The Code provides guidance to practitioners and clinicians on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. It should also be considered by others working in health and social services. The secondary legislation mainly gives effect to the changes to the 1983 Act which are being introduced under the 2007 Act in October 2008 (or, in the case of independent mental health advocacy, as soon as practicable thereafter).
Mental Health Act code of practice: what do you think?
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 25p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This version of the consultation document invites users' comments on the draft revised Mental Health Act 1983 Code of Practice (in the light of the Mental Health Act 2007). The Code provides guidance to registered medical practitioners (“doctors”), approved clinicians, managers and staff of hospitals and approved mental health practitioners (who have defined responsibilities under the provisions of the Act), on how they should proceed when undertaking duties under the Act. It should also be considered by others working in health and social services (including the independent and voluntary sectors).