Mental Health Bill Update

Introduction

This webinar will provide an overview of the long-awaited Mental Health Bill, which is expected to be the most significant overhaul of mental health treatment and detention powers in over 40 years.

In addition, there will be a wider discussion of the likely impact of the new legislation on particular patient groups, including people with learning disabilities and autism who will no longer be eligible for detention under section 3 of the Act.

This is a dynamic session that is essential viewing for those representing patients detained under the MHA, as well as clinicians and MHA administrators.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• An outline of the proposed changes to existing detention and treatment powers
• The impact of proposed reforms on particular patient groups
• The changes to the statutory criteria for compulsory admission to hospital
• The role of new advance choice documents
• The new role of the nominated person for patients
• Changes to Mental Health Tribunal powers and eligibility
• Improved access to advocacy for patients
• An outline of the next steps and expected timeframe for implementation of the reforms

This webinar was recorded on 5th February 2025

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