9 February 2021 Blog White Paper reforms for BAME communities A number of inequalities around access to mental health services have been identified showing that black people are over four times more likely to be detained than white British people and over ten times more likely to be subject to a Community Treatment Order (CTO) under the Mental Health Act 1983 (the Act)... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
1 February 2021 Blog The new look Mental Health Tribunal The recent White Paper on Reforming the Mental Health Act (MHA) makes a number of proposals, which will expand the powers of the Mental Health Tribunal (MHT).... Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
29 January 2021 Blog Covid-19 and personal examinations within the Mental Health Act – an update Following the decision in the Devon Partnership case concerning the lawfulness of virtual personal assessments required under the MHA, NHS England and DHSC guidance has now been amended to remove reference to examinations being undertaken virtually... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
29 January 2021 Blog Court of Protection, mental capacity and Covid-19 vaccinations The Vice-President of the Court of Protection, Mr Justice Hayden has handed down judgment in what is being described as the first reported decision on the issue of the Covid-19 vaccine, capacity and best interests... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
29 January 2021 Blog Liberty Protection Safeguards, settings and responsible bodies – an update The Department of Health and Social Care has updated its collection of factsheets on the Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS) with the publication of a third factsheet on settings and responsible bodies... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
26 January 2021 Blog Covid-19: The Mental Health Act, personal examinations and remote assessments On 22 January, the High Court handed down judgment in what is being called the Devon Partnership case... Share this article Bookmark this page 2 min read
25 January 2021 Blog Five big changes to the Mental Health Act You will be aware that on 14 January 2021 the Government published the White Paper Reforming the Mental Health Act. They also published a helpful summary document here as did NHS Providers... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
22 January 2021 Blog NHS gender identity service granted permission to appeal The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, which leads the national Gender Identity and Development Service (GIDS), has been granted permission to appeal the High Court decision on the ability of children and young people to consent to puberty-blocking treatment... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
22 January 2021 Blog NHS gender identity service granted permission to appeal The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, which leads the national Gender Identity and Development Service (GIDS), has been granted permission to appeal the High Court decision on the ability of children and young people to consent to puberty-blocking treatment... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read
20 January 2021 Blog Patient safety update Government to appoint Patient Safety Commissioner for England. The Government has provided an update on its response to the recommendations made by the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety (IMMDS) Review report which was published in July 2020... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
20 January 2021 Blog New Chief Coroner Law Sheet on Maughan Law Sheet No.6: Maughan, 13 January 2021. The Chief Coroner from time to time provides guidance to coroners on various matters and also occasionally on the law, following an important case... Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
19 January 2021 Blog Update on guidance for those caring for vulnerable adults who lack capacity The Department of Health and Social Care has recently updated its guidance for health and social care staff who are caring for or treating adults who lack capacity during the new national lockdown in England that began on 6 January 2021... Share this article Bookmark this page 1 min read