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Review of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales: a survey
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Home Office, Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 25
- Place of publication:
- London
This government consultation is part of a review into the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in England and Wales. The legislation gives the police powers to temporarily remove people who appear to be suffering from a mental health crisis and who need urgent care to a 'place of safety'. A place of safety is usually in a hospital, but sometimes police stations are used. This consultation aims to gather views on whether a police station is an appropriate place to detain people suffering a mental health crisis, and whether the maximum length of detention of 72 hours is too long. The results of the consultation will inform the review alongside other evidence, such as focus groups of those with experience of the legislation. The consultation runs from 8 April to 3 June 2014. (Edited publisher abstract)
Review of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the Mental Health Act 1983: a summary of the evidence
- Authors:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health, GREAT BRITAIN. Home Office
- Publishers:
- Great Britain. Department of Health, Great Britain. Home Office
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 120
- Place of publication:
- London
Sets out responses to an online survey carried out as part of a a review of of the operation of Sections 135 and 136 of the England and Wales Mental Health Act 1983. These sections give the police powers to remove an individual who appears to be mentally disordered and in need of urgent care to a place of safety, where they can be detained for up to 72 hours so that a mental health assessment can be carried out. Over 1,100 responses were received to the survey from national organisations. The survey covered the following areas: use of powers; places of safety; maximum length of detention; getting a section 135 warrant; where Section 136 should apply; transporting a person to and between places of safety; Police powers to act in a mental health emergency; Powers for health professionals to help a person experiencing a crisis; and diversity and equality. The report provides an analysis of the responses to each section and summarises the key legislative and operational issues raised. (Edited publisher abstract)
Stronger code: better care. Government response to the Consultation on the Mental Health Act 1983: code of practice
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 90
- Place of publication:
- London
This document summarises responses and key theme identified from the consultation on revising the Mental Health Act 1983: Code of Practice. The consultation gave respondents an opportunity to evaluate how policies are being delivered and realised in practice, in areas including the use of restrictive interventions, seclusion, use of police powers to detain people in places of safety, and the use of community treatment orders. The consultation received almost 350 responses. Details are provide of the major changes made to the specific Code chapters and what respondents wanted to change, but have remained as they are. (Edited publisher abstract)
Making decisions: the government's proposals for making decisions on behalf of mentally incapacitated adults; a report issued in the light of responses to the consultation paper Who Decides?
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Lord Chancellor's Department
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 34p.
- Place of publication:
- London
The Government believes there is a clear need for reform of the law in order to improve and clarify the decision-making process for those who are unable to make decisions for themselves, or those who cannot communicate their decisions. These are some of the most vulnerable people in our society. The law in this area has developed in piecemeal fashion, and does not always offer sufficient protection either for mentally incapacitated adults, or for those who look after them.This Consultation Paper seeks views on a possible framework for providing that protection, and for providing an organised framework of law to manage the welfare and affairs of mentally incapacitated adults.
Draft Mental Capacity Bill (NI): consultation document
- Authors:
- NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Health, Social Security and Public Safety, NORTHERN IRELAND. Department of Justice
- Publisher:
- Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland Executive
- Publication year:
- 2014
- Pagination:
- 71
- Place of publication:
- Belfast
The draft Mental Capacity Bill aims to introduce a single, statutory framework for all situations where a decision needs to be made in relation to the care, treatment (for a physical or mental illness) or personal welfare, of a person aged 16 or over, who lacks capacity to make the decision for themselves. It aims to place greater emphasis on the need to support people to make decisions where they can, or provide alternative decision making mechanisms. It is a response to the recommendations of the Bamford Review into Mental Health and Learning Disability Services. The consultation also includes the draft provisions of the Bill relating to civil society, and sets out the proposed approach for those subject to the Criminal Justice system. It also contains a section on children and young people, to clarify how the new framework will apply to 16 and 17 year olds and deal with the issues relating to those under 16 years of age. The consultation will run from Tuesday 27 May until Tuesday 2 September. (Edited publisher abstract)
Delivering race equality; a framework for action; mental health services consultation document
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 48p.
- Place of publication:
- London
This draft framework, which is being issued for consultation, sets out what those planning, delivering and monitoring local primary care and mental health services need to do to improve services for users experiencing mental illness and distress, and their relatives and carers, from Black and minority ethnic communities. There is clear evidence that these users and their relatives and carers experience inequitable services and outcomes. The document focuses on achieving improvements in three generic aspects of delivery (information, appropriate and responsive services and community engagement). These are termed the ‘building blocks’ as they are fundamental to delivering improvements in the outcomes and experiences of Black and minority ethnic users and their carers and relatives. The document then looks in detail at three specialist areas (suicide, pathways to care and acute inpatient care) of particular concern. Actions needed to be taken to comply with statutory obligations and assist in meeting existing national targets and other standards and commitments are set out for each ‘building block’ and for each specialist area.
Mental health and social exclusion: consultation document; May 2003
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publisher:
- Great Britain. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. Social Exclusion Unit
- Publication year:
- 2003
- Pagination:
- 16p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Mental health problems often co-exist with other problems such as substance misuse, homelessness, poor physical health and learning disabilities. The precise nature and impact of these conditions varies significantly from individual to individual. They are also rarely static during a person's life, and can change, disappear and re-appear. Mental health problems can be seen as both a consequence and a cause of social exclusion. A range of risk factors influence the development of mental health problems. These include socio-economic disadvantage, neighbourhood violence and crime, unemployment, poor educational attainment, being a member of a minority group and being a lone parent or teenage mother
Reform of the Mental Health Act 1983: proposals for consultation; presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Health by command of Her Majesty, November 1999
- Author:
- GREAT BRITAIN. Department of Health
- Publisher:
- Stationery Office
- Publication year:
- 1999
- Pagination:
- 93p.
- Place of publication:
- London
Green paper presenting the Government's plans for reforming the Mental Health Act 1983. Contains sections on: the case for change; guiding principles for a new mental health act; the process of applying for compulsory powers; criteria for compulsory care and treatment; the new Tribunal's remit; discharge and aftercare; interface with the criminal justice system; treatment; safeguards; safeguards for patients with long term mental incapacity; and the benefits of the proposed changes. Contains annexes on: consultation points; summary of the expert committee report; and executive summary of the proposals for managing dangerous people with severe personality disorder.