Tag Archives | Mental Health Act 1983
Adults, Children, Social work leaders, Workforce
Mounting demand for AMHPs and unmet need masked by fall in number of detentions, say leads
Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Mental Health Act detention numbers fall for second year but significant racial inequalities persist
Adults, Children, Social work leaders
DHSC rejects experts’ plan to curb ‘inhumane’ solitary confinement of disabled people in hospital
Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Minister sidesteps question on whether government will proceed with Mental Health Act reform
Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Legal analysis: the Supreme Court’s verdict on ordinary residence and mental health aftercare
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AMHPs lack time for ‘extremely important’ pre-assessment work with people in crisis, finds survey
Adults, Children, Social work leaders
Police to stop attending mental health incidents unless there is significant safety risk or crime
Adults, Children, Social work leaders