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Legislation and guidance - Mental health - gov.scot

(9 days ago) WebThe Mental Health strategy 2017-2027 recognises the importance of human rights and as part of this we are currently reviewing various aspects of mental health and incapacity legislation use in Scotland. W e are considering whether new legislative measures are necessary to meet the distinct needs of people with learning disabilities or autism.

https://www.gov.scot/policies/mental-health/legislation-and-guidance/

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Scottish mental health law review: our response - gov.scot

(7 days ago) WebIn responding to the Review, the Scottish Government intends to establish a new Mental Health and Capacity Reform Programme to co-ordinate and drive further change and improvement over time in line with the Review ambitions. This necessarily long-term programme will modernise our legislation to better reflect international human rights

https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-mental-health-law-review-response/

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Mental health law in Scotland: topic guide - gov.scot

(6 days ago) WebMental health law in Scotland: topic guide. A list of useful topic guides to aspects of mental health law for service users and carers. There is separate guidance …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-law-in-scotland-topic-guide/

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Mental Health Act Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(9 days ago) WebOn 30 June 2017, the majority of parts 1 and 2 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015 came into force, which make changes to the existing 2003 Act. For more information, please see our guidance on the changes to the Mental Health Act. Please note: This guide is primarily for mental health professionals and does not cover all of the changes made.

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/law-and-rights/mental-health-act

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Review calls for major overhaul of Scotland's mental …

(7 days ago) WebScotland's mental health laws should be overhauled to strengthen the voice of patients and place a greater focus on their human rights, a new report said. The independent review,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-63088111

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Scottish Mental Health Law Review Final Report - Royal …

(9 days ago) WebScotland blog. 26 October, 2022. Over the last two and a half years the Scottish Mental Health Law Review (SMHLR), under the chairmanship of John Scott QC, has …

https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/news-and-features/blogs/detail/rcpsych-in-scotland-blog/2022/10/26/scottish-mental-health-law-review-final-report

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Mental Health Scottish Human Rights Commission

(4 days ago) WebThe commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental health problems, learning disabilities, dementia and related conditions. Scotland's programme to tackle mental health …

https://www.scottishhumanrights.com/our-law-and-policy-work/mental-health/

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(2 days ago) WebThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act came into force in 2005. It increases the rights and protection of people with mental health conditions. This …

https://www.careinfoscotland.scot/topics/your-rights/legislation-protecting-people-in-care/mental-health-care-and-treatment-scotland-act-2003/

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Law and Rights Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(1 days ago) WebThe Mental Welfare Commission has duties under the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 and the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000. We monitor the acts to see how the law is being used. We also help professionals, people who receive care and treatment and carers to understand the law and put it into practice.

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/law-and-rights

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Understanding your rights - mygov.scot

(7 days ago) WebYour rights if you're returning to work after a mental illness – NHS; Get legal help. The Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland provides information on how the law …

https://www.mygov.scot/mental-health-help/understanding-your-rights

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Your rights Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland

(1 days ago) WebMental Health Tribunal for Scotland 1st Floor Bothwell House Hamilton Business Park, Caird Park HAMILTON ML3 0QA Mental Health Professionals: 01698 390 000 Enquiries from patients, carers, general …

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/looking-help/your-rights

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Review of Mental Health Law in Scotland - Scottish Government

(5 days ago) WebThe aim of the Review is to improve the rights and protections of people affected by the mental health, incapacity or adult support and protection laws because …

https://consult.gov.scot/mental-health-law-secretariat/review-of-mental-health-law-in-scotland/

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Scottish Mental Health Law Review consultation

(9 days ago) WebThe aim of this public consultation is to seek views on the Review’s proposals for changes to mental health and incapacity legislation before a final report is …

https://consult.gov.scot/mental-health-law-secretariat/scottish-mental-health-law-review/

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Consultation - Citizen Space

(4 days ago) Webdisorder in Scotland’s Mental Health Act, once wider changes to law and services had been put in place. A new law be created to support access to positive rights, including …

https://consult.gov.scot/mental-health-law-secretariat/scottish-mental-health-law-review/user_uploads/scottish-mental-health-law-review-consultation-4.pdf

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A guide to the Mental Health in Scotland - Headway

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Act in Scotland. 5 Helpline: 0808 800 2244 Email: [email protected] Web: www.headway.org.uk Web: www.actagainstharm.org Law Society of Scotland Regulates and represents all practising solicitors in Scotland. Provides information to the public on where to find and what to expect from solicitors. Tel: 0131 226 7411

https://www.headway.org.uk/media/12012/a-guide-to-the-mental-health-act-in-scotland-publication.pdf

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Mental Health (care and treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: Code of

(3 days ago) Web69 Regulations under The Mental Health (Class of Nurse) (Scotland) Regulations 2005 provide that the nurse must be registered in Sub-Part 1 of the Nursing …

https://www.gov.scot/publications/mental-health-care-treatment-scotland-act-2003-code-practice-volume-1/pages/16/

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Mental health and adults with incapacity law in Scotland – what …

(7 days ago) WebThe Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 (as amended by the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 2015) is the main mental health legislation in …

https://spice-spotlight.scot/2021/06/23/mental-health-and-adults-with-incapacity-law-in-scotland-what-next/

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Mental Health Law in Scotland: A Guide to Named Persons

(6 days ago) WebIn this guide, we refer to the Mental Health Tribunal for Scotland (MHTS) as ‘the Tribunal’. However, from 2019, the Mental Health Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal will adopt the role of the Tribunal and reference to the Tribunal should be interpreted accordingly. We have taken account of changes that have been made to mental health law

https://www.mwcscot.org.uk/sites/default/files/2019-06/scottish_government_named_persons_gudiance_2019.pdf

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Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003

(4 days ago) WebAn Act of the Scottish Parliament to restate and amend the law relating to mentally disordered persons; and for connected purposes. The Mental Health (Care and …

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_Health_(Care_and_Treatment)_(Scotland)_Act_2003

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INDEPENDENT REVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH LAW IN …

(4 days ago) Webwith the Social Work Scotland Mental Health group in February 2020, and offers this response to the discussion questions set out in Part B of the consultation paper. PART B Organisations or individuals who work with the law The Review would like you to draw on your experience of working with Mental Health law and consider the following …

https://socialworkscotland.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Mental-Health-Legislation-Call-for-Evidence-Social-Work-Scotland-response-29-05-20.pdf

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Mental health law in Scotland - Mental Health Law Online

(3 days ago) WebScottish Government, 'Mental Health Law in Scotland: A Guide to Named Persons' (15/1/19) — "A named person is someone who can look after your interests if you are cared for or treated under mental health legislation. This guide provides information to help you understand your rights." Court of Session Practice Note No 5 of 2004: Form of

https://www.mentalhealthlaw.co.uk/Mental_health_law_in_Scotland

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