We advise and represent service users detained or subject under the Mental Health Act 1983. This includes free representation on appeals against section at Mental Health Tribunals and Hospital Managers. Attending Care Programme Approach Meetings to negotiate care plans.
We can also advise and represent Nearest Relatives.
All our services are undertaken on a legal aid basis, so the vast majority of our client’s do not pay for our services. With regards to appeals to the Mental Health Tribunal, legal aid is granted on a non means basis so there is a guarantee that patient’s do not have to pay.
