Monthly Archives: December 2020

Absent Without Leave (AWOL) whilst on a Community Treatment Order (CTO)

Posted on December 9, 2020 by chakinski

The definition of when a patient is AWOL is contained in section 18(1) MHA 1983. This definition is key to understanding when police powers to re-detain an AWOL patient apply, and the circumstances in which a warrant may be required under section 135(2) MHA 1983. Section 18(1) states that a patient becomes AWOL if … Continue reading →

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Recall to Hospital from a Community Treatment Order

Posted on December 9, 2020 by chakinski

When can I be recalled to hospital? The responsible clinician can recall you to hospital if: you need medical treatment in hospital for your mental disorder, and there would be risk of harm to your health or safety or to others … Continue reading →

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Mental Health Act detentions three times higher in most than least deprived areas, as race gap widens

Posted on December 9, 2020 by chakinski

Social work leader calls for action to tackle root causes of mental health crisis as annual statistics show clear link between deprivation and risk of detention by Charlotte Carter on October 29, 2020 in Community CarePhoto: relif/Fotolia Mental Health Act detention rates are three and … Continue reading →

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